Royal Oak public meetings in 2024

DDA

The Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority will review and approve the November 2024 minutes and expenses, consider a second‑amendment reimbursement agreement for 222 E 6th Street, adopt the 2025 meeting schedule, and award professional engineering services for an asset‑management plan for downtown street lights and professional land‑surveying services. The board will also receive the annual financial reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

• 222 E 6th Street – Hazelton Second Amendment Reimbursement Agreement
• 2025 DDA meeting schedule
• Award professional engineering services for downtown street‑light asset‑management plan
• Award professional land‑surveying services
• Annual financial reports for fiscal year ending 6‑30‑2024

Commission for the Arts

The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts will discuss the selection of the 2025 Artist Laureate using the submitted applications. The commission will also discuss and set dates for its 2025 meetings. Standard agenda items such as public comment, agenda approval, and minutes approval are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025 Artist Laureate decision (Artist Laureate Applications_Smaller Packet.pdf)
• Discussion of 2025 meeting dates (2025 Meeting Dates Updated.pdf)

City Commission Special Meeting

The City Commission will receive the Royal Oak Civic Foundation Annual Report from Chairperson Thomas McGannon. The body will also consider a request for the appointment and reappointment of two Civic Foundation Board Trustees.

• Presentation of Royal Oak Civic Foundation Annual Report
• Request for appointment and reappointment of two Civic Foundation Board Trustees

City Commission

The Royal Oak City Commission will consider several items, including the first reading of a rezoning application for 723 North Main Street to become a Planned Unit Development. The agenda also includes a contract modification for the 2024 water main improvements project, a resolution to adopt the Veterans Events Committee bylaws, a request to create and fill a Communications Director position, and confirmation of mayoral appointments to the Local Officers Compensation Commission. Additional items are a Main Street America accreditation presentation and routine consent agenda matters.

• Rezoning of 723 North Main Street to Planned Unit Development – first reading
• Contract modification for CAP2410 2024 Water Main Improvements
• Resolution to approve Veterans Events Committee bylaws
• Request to create and fill a Communications Director position
• Confirmation of mayoral appointments to the Local Officers Compensation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance applications. Each case seeks a specific exception to the city’s zoning rules for a residential property. The board will consider waivers for height, driveway placement, accessory‑building width, and multiple yard‑setback requirements. Decisions will be made after public comment.

• Case 24-11-33 – waive 3.1 ft of the 15 ft height limit for a detached garage at 633 S Alexander Ave.
• Case 24-12-35 – waive the prohibition on a driveway extending into the front yard at 3107 N Main St.
• Case 24-12-36 – waive 5.3 % of the accessory‑building width limit for an attached garage at 1317 Butternut Ave.
• Case 24-12-37 – waive 1.1 ft north side‑yard setback and 13.5 ft west front‑yard setback, and allow expansion of a non‑conforming structure for a second‑story addition at 621 S Vermont Ave.

Historic District Study Committee

The Historic District Study Committee will meet to finalize a preliminary study report for the Hartle Property. The body will also consider the proposed meeting schedule for 2025.

• Finalization of preliminary study report for Hartle Property at 203 Sunnybrook
• Approval of 2025 Historic District Study Committee Meeting Schedule
• Discussion of 'The Hill House' visit at 1718 12 Mile Road
• Updates on WPA Murals at Dondero

Older Adults Advisory Board

The Royal Oak Older Adults Advisory Board will hold a meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from the Senior Center Coordinator, a City Commission representative, and the staff liaison. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Senior Center Coordinator Update
• City Commission Representative Update
• Staff Liaison Update

Community Engagement Advisory Board

The Royal Oak Community Engagement Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2024. The agenda provided contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder or procedural document without specific topics.

Board of Review

The Royal Oak Board of Review will consider applications for property tax hardship reductions and will examine any qualified errors identified by the assessor under Michigan law MCL 211.53b(1) and (8). The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order and roll call.

• Review hardship applications for taxable value reductions
• Review qualified error corrections verified by the assessor under MCL 211.53b(1) and (8)

Library Board

The Royal Oak Public Library Board will consider several items at its December 10, 2024 meeting. Items include approval of the 2023-24 Library Annual Report, adoption of the 2025 library hours and holiday schedule, and discussion of the 2025 planning calendar. The board will also present a slate of officer nominees for election at the January 28, 2025 meeting and consider a revision to Policy 5.14 on outreach services. Finally, four Chromebook computers and a modem will be declared surplus.

• Approve 2023-24 Library Annual Report
• Approve 2025 Library Hours and Holiday Closures
• Discuss and approve Library Board Planning Calendar for 2025
• Present slate of board officer nominees for Jan 28 2025 election
• Declare 4 Chromebooks and a modem as surplus

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning and land use requests and review one additional site plan. The meeting focuses on new residential developments and a commercial conversion.

• Rezoning and site plan for three dwellings at 111 N. Alexander Ave.
• Special Land Use and site plan to convert a manufacturer to an auto repair garage at 2619 & 2625 W. 14 Mile Rd.
• Special Land Use and site plan for a six-story building with 59 dwellings at E. 3rd St. & Knowles St.
• Site plan for a 10-story building with a bistro/market and 54 dwellings at 505 S. Lafayette Ave.

City Commission

The Royal Oak City Commission will hold a first reading on the conditional rezoning of parcel 25-07-103-041 to multiple‑family residential use. The commission will also consider November 2024 Traffic Committee resolutions, accept the fiscal year ending June 30 2024 financial audit and comprehensive financial report, exercise a contract option for 2024 sidewalk improvements (CAP2402), and renew membership in the Clinton River Watershed Council for 2025.

• Conditional rezoning of Parcel 25-07-103-041 to multiple‑family residential (first reading)
• Approval of November 2024 Traffic Committee Resolutions
• Acceptance of FY ending June 30 2024 Financial Audit and Comprehensive Financial Report
• Exercise of contract option for 2024 Sidewalk Improvements Contract CAP2402
• Resolution to renew membership for the Clinton River Watershed Council (2025)

Fire Civil Service Commission

The Fire Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss the appointment of a board member and the approval of a promotional list. The body will also review minutes from December 2023.

• Reappointment of Chris Lippo to the Fire Civil Service Board
• Approval of the Fire Sergeant Eligibility List

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is reviewing fee adjustments and a 2025 rate increase request for the Royal Oak Golf Course. The board will also consider a motion to approve the FY 25-30 Capital Improvement Plan for parks and recreation facilities.

• Royal Oak Golf Course 2025 Rate Increase Request
• Royal Oak Golf Center Fee Adjustment Request
• FY 25-30 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Royal Oak Nature Society Accomplishment Report 2023-24

Veterans Events Committee

The Veterans Events Committee meeting will open with a call to order, followed by a public comment period. The committee will consider approval of the agenda and minutes, hear an ex‑officio report, and discuss a by‑law update that Susan Barkman will review. No other new business items are listed.

• Public comment period
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Ex‑officio report
• Veterans Events Committee by‑law update (review by Susan Barkman)

Human Rights Commission

The Royal Oak Human Rights Commission will meet to review a survey update and discuss proclamations for Universal Human Rights Month and 2025. The body will also determine its 2025 annual meeting schedule and a recognition program.

• Survey update
• Universal Human Rights Month and 2025 proclamations
• 2025 annual meeting schedule
• Recognition program

Citizens Traffic Committee

The Royal Oak Citizens Traffic Committee meeting will consider several new proposals, including installing radar speed feedback signs on southbound Campbell Road near Lessenger Elementary and Bishop Foley High School, evaluating a traffic study and design options for Catalpa Drive, and discussing lane‑assignment signage at the northbound Main Street‑Rochester Road‑Gardenia Avenue intersection. The agenda also includes a request to remove parking meters on West Fourth Street between South Laurel Street and South West Street, and a request to add ADA sidewalk ramps and a crosswalk at Orchard View Drive and North Washington Avenue. Additionally, the committee will receive a report on the results of previous traffic‑committee recommendations.

• Request to install dynamic radar speed feedback signs on southbound Campbell Road at Lessenger Elementary and Bishop Foley High School
• Catalpa Drive traffic study with three design option documents for future road improvements
• Request to install lane‑assignment signage at the northbound Main Street‑Rochester Road‑Gardenia Avenue intersection
• Request to remove parking meters on West Fourth Street between South Laurel Street and South West Street
• Request to install ADA sidewalk ramps and a crosswalk on Orchard View Drive at North Washington Avenue

Audit Review Committee

The Royal Oak Audit Review Committee will meet on November 26, 2024. The committee will consider approval of the agenda, selection of a chairperson, approval of the November 20, 2023 draft meeting minutes, and discussion of draft audit recommendations presented in the ACFR. The meeting also includes public comment and other business.

• Approval of agenda
• Selection of chairperson
• Approval of November 20, 2023 draft meeting minutes
• Audit results and ACFR presentation with discussion of draft recommendations
• Public comment

Charter Review Committee

The Royal Oak Charter Review Committee will meet on November 26, 2024 to consider public comment, approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 22, 2024 session, and receive an update from the city attorney on vacancy language. The committee will also discuss any new business items that may be presented. No specific policy changes or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Public Comment
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes (Oct 22 2024)
• Update from City Attorney regarding vacancy language
• New Business (unspecified)

Appointments Committee

The Royal Oak Appointments Committee will meet on November 25, 2024, to conduct business including the appointment of a chair and the review of appointments. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, Room 122, 203 S. Troy Street.

• Appointment of Chair
• Approval of Agenda
• Public Comment
• Appointments
• Adjournment

Historic District Study Committee

The committee will approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting. It will discuss the Historic Context Report with John Schuttler of Chronicle Heritage and hear public comments. Unfinished business includes reviewing the Hartle Property at 203 Sunnybrook, WPA murals at Dondero, and future study ideas. The meeting will also cover marketing preservation efforts and website updates.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes (Oct 17 2024)
• Historic Context Report discussion with John Schuttler
• Unfinished Business: review Hartle Property 203 Sunnybrook
• Unfinished Business: WPA Murals at Dondero

Environmental Advisory Board

The Royal Oak Environmental Advisory Board will consider several agenda items, including suspending the regular meeting, convening the Water System Advisory Council, and reviewing a draft S‑Cap update. The board will also look at the proposed 2025 meeting calendar, consider officer position nominations, and discuss the 'Battle of the Buildings' topic. No decisions have been recorded yet; the meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at City Hall, Room 122.

• Suspend Regular Environmental Advisory Board Meeting
• Water System Advisory Council Meeting – Call to Order
• Review of Proposed 2025 Meeting Calendar
• S‑Cap Update *DRAFT* Review
• Officer Position Nominations

Water System Advisory Council

The Water System Advisory Council will conduct its regular procedural business, including a call to order, approval of the agenda and minutes, and a public comment period. The council will also present its Annual Activity Report and provide an update on the water system material inventory. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Call to Order
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes
• Public Comment
• Presentation of Annual Activity Report and Status of Water System Material Inventory

Commission for the Arts

The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts meets on November 19, 2024. The agenda includes public comment, approval of the agenda and minutes, and new business to consider the 2025‑2026 budget. Old business covers discussion of 2025 meeting dates and an update on the artist laureate search.

• 2025‑2026 Budget (new business)
• Discussion on 2025 Meeting Dates (old business)
• Update on Artist Laureate Search (old business)

Veterans Events Committee

The Veterans Events Committee met on November 19, 2024, to approve agenda items, minutes, and discuss recent veteran events. Members approved a motion to provide a $300 check to the Royal Oak High School band for its performance at the Veterans Day ceremony. The committee also noted its current budget of $6,500 and discussed plans to collect and preserve veteran stories.

• $300 donation to Royal Oak High School band for Veterans Day performance
• Current VEC budget of $6,500 as of July 1, 2024
• Discussion of collecting veteran stories for city archives
• Support for a butterfly garden near the memorial at the public library
• Review of past events such as Ruck 22 and Veterans Day ceremonies

City Commission

The Royal Oak City Commission will approve minutes, claims, and a proclamation for Small Business Saturday. The body will also vote on a lease extension for the Lincoln Triangle and adopt bylaws for the Environmental Advisory Board.

• Approval of Property Lease Extension - Lincoln Triangle
• Adoption of Resolutions for the Environmental Advisory Board Bylaws
• Proclamation Designating November 30, 2024 Small Business Saturday
• Resolution to Approve Battle of the Buildings Contract
• Michigan Liquor Control Commission Licensed Establishment Bajron, Inc. Request

Retirement Board

The Royal Oak Retirement Board will vote on requests to withdraw non‑vested contributions and approve retirement applications for several former city employees. It will set monthly pension benefit amounts and, for some retirees, approve estimated pension payments. The board will also review SEI investment reports and adopt the final Investment Policy Statement. Routine items include approval of the agenda, minutes, and filing of legal and disclosure reports.

• Approve withdrawal of non‑vested contributions: $6,797.28 for Taylor Cobb and $6,054.75 for Andrew Mills
• Approve retirement applications for David C. Roberts, Tony L. Nolan, Richard Chipman, Jennifer L. Paulus, Matthew M. Day, Melanie Halas, and Michael Moore
• Approve pension payments: $1,599.83/month for David C. Roberts (with $24,833.22 withdrawal), $2,114.47/month for Tony L. Nolan, $316.24/month for Tracy Hammond (with $10,383.06 withdrawal), $1,027.54/month for Jennifer L. Paulus
• Adopt the final Investment Policy Statement after SEI investment presentations
• Receive and file legal reports and 2024 political contribution disclosure forms

Retiree Health Care Investment

The Royal Oak Retiree Health Care Investment Board will review investment performance and file financial reports. The meeting will also approve draft minutes from a previous session.

• Approval of draft meeting minutes from August 2, 2024
• Review of Mariner Investment Performance Presentation
• Filing of PGIM Real Estate PRISA II LP financial statements
• Filing of Monroe Capital Private Credit V LP statements
• Review of compensation and political contribution disclosure forms

Older Adults Advisory Board

The Royal Oak Older Adults Advisory Board will hold its next meeting on November 20, 2024, at the M/M Senior Center. The agenda includes approval of the meeting minutes, public comment, and remarks from the Senior Center Coordinator and City Commission Representative. The board plans to discuss board vacancies and the 2025 calendar.

• Approval of October 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of board vacancies
• Review of 2025 calendar
• Remarks from Senior Center Coordinator
• Remarks from City Commission Representative

Community Engagement Advisory Board

The board will approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting, hear public comments, and consider new community events. Items under new business include a proposed Neighborhood Networking Event in partnership with the Royal Oak Farmers Market, a speaking event featuring Attorney General Dana Nessel, and an ROPD Hot Topics event. The board will also set the next meeting for December 10, 2024.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from Oct 8, 2024
• Neighborhood Networking Event proposal (partnering with Royal Oak Farmers Market)
• Event #2 – speaking engagement with Attorney General Dana Nessel
• Event #4 – ROPD Hot Topics event

City Commission

The Royal Oak City Commission meeting on November 11, 2024 will review several items on its consent agenda, including a settlement with Audia Construction, Inc. and a grant of easement for stormwater detention facilities at 31786 Woodward Avenue. The commission will also hear a special‑assessment resolution for paving Mt. Vernon Boulevard and consider first‑reading amendments to the Environmental Advisory Board ordinance. The Axon contract renewal will be discussed as a separate agenda item.

• 2024 Axon Contract Renewal
• Settlement Agreement with Audia Construction, Inc.
• Grant of Easement for Stormwater Detention Facilities at 31786 Woodward Avenue
• Hearing of Necessity and Standard Resolutions 3 and 4 for Special Assessment Paving of Mt. Vernon Boulevard
• Proposed Amendments to Chapter 64 Environmental Advisory Board (first reading)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hear a discussion of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded park projects, receive an update on current FY 24‑25 capital projects, and discuss the FY 25‑30 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes public comment, City Commission comments, and routine agenda items such as approval of minutes.

• Discussion of CDBG‑funded park projects (see MEMO Parks in Eligible Low- and Moderate-Income Block Groups Target Areas.pdf)
• Update on current FY 24‑25 capital projects
• Discussion of FY 25‑30 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Public comment period
• City Commission comments

Human Rights Commission

The Royal Oak Human Rights Commission will receive an update on the city manager search and the appointments process for vacancies. It will review the 2025 annual meeting schedule. Commissioners will discuss the 2025‑2026 budget. A survey update will also be presented.

• Update on City Manager Search, Appointments Process for Vacancies
• 2025 Annual Meeting Schedule (PDF attached)
• 2025‑2026 Budget Discussion
• Survey Update

Veterans Events Committee

The Veterans Events Committee approved minutes from the previous meeting and discussed plans for Veterans Day, Operation Green Light, and a wreath-laying event. The committee will provide a check to the VA from the Ruck event and volunteer at Oakview Cemetery.

• Approval of minutes from October 22, 2024
• Committee to provide check to VA from Ruck event
• Veterans Day event setup at 11 Mile parking garage
• Operation Green Light proclamation at City Commission meeting
• Volunteer for Wreaths Across America at Oakview Cemetery

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a second reading of a conditional rezoning ordinance for 1200 Knowles Street. The body is also reviewing a liquor license plan for Voodoo Brewing Company and parking options for Lawson Park.

• Second reading of ordinance to conditionally rezone 1200 Knowles Street to General Industrial
• Michigan Liquor Control Commission review for Buzz Group, LLC (d.b.a. Voodoo Brewing Company)
• Parking proposals on E. Parent Avenue for Lawson Park
• Approval of a business mural at 3315 N Campbell Road
• Contract modification for water system plans and detention ordinance updates

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will discuss several new‑business items, including comments from Parks and Recreation and a series of policy proposals such as a sustainable event policy, a deconstruction policy, and Earth Day planning. In old business, the board will review the amended draft by‑laws and ordinance documents. The meeting also includes receipt of reports from the City Commission, staff, and the SOCRRA and SOCWA agencies.

• Review of Amended Draft By‑Laws and Ordinance (old business)
• Parks and Rec Comments (PDF attachment)
• Sustainable Event Policy discussion (new business)
• Deconstruction Policy discussion (new business)
• Earth Day Planning discussion (new business)

City School Liaison Committee

The Royal Oak City School Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss new business regarding student safety. The agenda focuses on coordination between the city and schools for safe routes and safety zones.

• Safe Routes to School - City and School
• School Safety Zones - School

Historical Commission

The Royal Oak Historical Commission will approve the September 25, 2024 meeting minutes and review maintenance plans for the Orson Starr House Museum, including roof replacement, painting, and water issues.

• Approval of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Orson Starr House maintenance plans (roof, painting, water issues)
• Reports from Interclub, Historic District Study Committee, and Orson Starr Open House

Veterans Events Committee

The Royal Oak Veterans Events Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss the cost of 'Fallen Hero's Lived Here' signs, and consider a proclamation for Operation Green Light.

• Approval of October 15th meeting minutes
• Discussion on cost of 'Fallen Hero's Lived Here' signs
• Proclamation for Operation Green Light to City Commissioners
• Plan to purchase wreaths for Royal Oak Cemetery via Wreaths Across America

Library Board

The Royal Oak Public Library Board will approve the minutes from its September 30 meeting, receive financial and director reports, hear a Friends of the Library liaison report, and vote to declare specific furniture as surplus. The surplus items are two study carrels and eight chairs. All other agenda items are routine reports and public comment.

• Approve minutes of the September 30, 2024 Library Board regular meeting
• Financial reports
• Director and staff report
• Friends of the Library liaison report
• Declare furniture as surplus: two study carrels and eight chairs

Charter Review Committee

The Royal Oak Charter Review Committee meeting on Oct. 22, 2024 will approve the agenda and the May 28, 2024 minutes, hear public comments, and consider old business items: reviewing potential vacancy language (attachments provided) and receiving an update from the city attorney. New business will be introduced, followed by adjournment.

• Approve agenda
• Approve May 28, 2024 post‑meeting minutes
• Review potential vacancy language (Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Ballot Language)
• City attorney update
• Introduce new business (details not specified)

Commission for the Arts

The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts will review a proposal for a mural on the 3315 building and discuss the search for a 2024 Artist Laureate. The meeting will also cover the schedule for 2025 and approve the minutes from the previous session.

• Review mural proposal for 3315 building
• Update on 2024 Artist Laureate search
• Approve September 2024 meeting minutes
• Discuss 2025 meeting dates
• Review November meeting room switch

Historic District Study Committee

The Historic District Study Committee will approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, review an updated historic context report, and discuss preservation observations for endangered and lost sites. It will also address unfinished business items such as marketing, website updates, WPA murals at Dondero Middle School, the Hartle property on Sunnybrook, and the Frederick Madison house. New business and member comments will follow before adjournment.

• Historic Context Report Update
• Historic Preservation Observations – Endangered and Lost
• Unfinished Business – WPA Murals at Dondero Middle School
• Unfinished Business – Hartle Property on Sunnybrook
• Unfinished Business – Frederick Madison (architect) House

Historic District Commission

The Royal Oak Historic District Commission will approve the September 12 meeting minutes and consider two Certificate of Appropriateness requests for new signs—one for a front‑facade sign at 108 S Main St (Farris F Haddad Law) and another for a sign at 117 West Fourth (Rehla Coffee House). The commission will also discuss an update to the Historic Context Report and a Historical Society event marking houses turning 100 years old.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for new front‑facade sign at 108 S Main St (Farris F Haddad Law)
• Certificate of Appropriateness request for new sign at 117 West Fourth (Rehla Coffee House)
• Historic Context Report update (joint meeting item)
• Houses Turning 100 – Historical Society event

Veterans Events Committee

The Veterans Events Committee will meet on October 15, 2024 to review old business items, including the Ruck 22 event and plans for Veterans Day. The committee will also consider any new business items that are presented. No specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Ruck 22 event
• Planning for Veterans Day ceremony
• Approval of meeting minutes (10.8.2024 VEC Meeting Minutes.pdf)

City Commission Special Meeting

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to deliberate and consider the selection of a City Manager. This is part of an executive search process.

• Deliberation and consideration of selection of City Manager

City Commission

The Royal Oak City Commission will vote on the contract to replace the roof of the Royal Oak Library. Other items include a joint operating agreement amendment for Memorial Park Diamond #3, fleet and equipment purchases, a demolition standards ordinance amendment, and a rezoning proposal for 1200 Knowles Street. The meeting also covers a special assessment for paving Mount Vernon Boulevard and several routine approvals.

• Approval of Library Roof Project 2024 – Library Roof Replacement Contract
• Approval of Fourth Amendment to Joint Operating Agreement – Memorial Park Diamond #3
• Approval of Fleet and Equipment Purchases
• Proposed Ordinance Amendment 2024-12, Standards for Demolition Sites – Second Reading
• Consideration of Ordinance to Conditionally Rezone 1200 Knowles Street – First Reading

City Commission Special Meeting

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the City Manager position. The session includes candidates Joseph Gacioch and Khalfani Stephens.

• Interview of City Manager candidate Joseph Gacioch
• Interview of City Manager candidate Khalfani Stephens

Older Adults Advisory Board

The Older Adults Advisory Board will meet to review and approve the final draft of the 2024 Annual Report. The meeting also includes updates regarding the Senior Center and reports from city officials.

• Review and approval of the Final Draft 2024 Annual Report
• Update on Senior Center from Yolonda Botella
• Update from Commissioner Cheezum
• Update from Staff Liaison Jill Martin

Veterans Events Committee

The Veterans Events Committee is meeting to review old business regarding Ruck 22 and Veterans Day. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion of Ruck 22
• Discussion of Veterans Day
• Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes

Human Rights Commission

The Royal Oak Human Rights Commission will receive an update on the city manager search, board recruitment, and student voting. A survey update will also be presented. The meeting includes time for public comment.

• Update on City Manager Search, Board Recruitment, and Student Voting
• Survey Update
• Public Comment

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will approve the September 5, 2024 minutes, hear public and city‑commission comments, and review the amended plans for the Memorial Park Field #3 seating area. No other decisions, contracts, or budget items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of September 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of amended plans for Memorial Park Field #3 seating area (RO Leprechauns)

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss a request to enter a closed session to evaluate a public employee’s performance. The board will hear a presentation on the rebranding of the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten program. It will follow up on the revision of Policy 5.11 regarding registration of youth library cards. The board will also vote to declare five electronic items surplus.

• Request to enter closed session for periodic personnel evaluation
• Presentation on rebranding the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten program
• Follow‑up on revision of Policy 5.11 Registration – August 27, 2024
• Declare five electronic items surplus

Historical Commission

The Royal Oak Historical Commission will meet on September 25, 2024 at the Orson Starr House Museum. The agenda includes public comment, reports, and discussion of new business items such as an October open house, a PBS interview, Halloween paranormal tours, pest concerns, painting, the 180‑year celebration, and roof repair or replacement. Unfinished business items also cover painting, the 180‑year celebration, and roof repair/replacement. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• October Open House
• PBS Interview
• Halloween Paranormal Tours
• Roof Repair / Replacement
• 180 Year Celebration

Environmental Advisory Board

The Royal Oak Environmental Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from August and discuss proposed revisions to its bylaws and ordinances. The board will also receive reports on city commission activities, staff updates, and environmental data from SOCRRA and SOCWA.

• Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of draft revisions to EAB Ordinance 9
• Review of proposed updates to EAB bylaws
• SOCRRA tonnage report
• SOCWA water and precipitation report

Citizens Traffic Committee

The Royal Oak Citizens Traffic Committee will discuss multiple traffic‑related requests, including installing speed humps on Forest Avenue, reviewing speeding concerns on W. Lincoln Avenue, and evaluating ADA parking on W. Second Street. Additional items include a proposal for bollards at Main North Lofts, parking guidance signs on De Villen Avenue near Red Run Park, and a crosswalk with striping and signs on Detroit Avenue at Elizabeth Avenue. The meeting will also review results of previous traffic‑calming recommendations.

• Request to install speed humps on Forest Avenue
• Request to review speeding concerns on W. Lincoln Avenue
• Accessible parking on W. Second Street (ADA)
• Request to review traffic blocking entrance/exit of Main North Lofts
• Request to install crosswalk striping and signs on Detroit Avenue at Elizabeth Avenue

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will hold its regular meeting, hear public comments, approve the agenda and the May 28, 2024 meeting minutes, and discuss old business, specifically reviewing potential vacancy language in the charter. The committee will also consider any new business items before adjourning.

• Review potential vacancy language (old business)
• Approval of May 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Approval of agenda
• Consideration of new business (unspecified)

City Commission

The Royal Oak City Commission meeting will consider several approvals and proposals. Items include a winter maintenance agreement with the Road Commission of Oakland County, a contract for an indigent defense administrator, and two downtown mural projects. The commission will also hear ordinance amendments on high‑school student board appointments and demolition site standards, along with routine consent‑agenda items such as grants, claims, and staffing requests.

• Approval of 24‑25 Winter Maintenance Agreement with the Road Commission of Oakland County
• Approval of Contract for Indigent Defense Managed Assigned Counsel Administrator
• Approval of Downtown Development Authority murals at 204 West Fourth Street and 124 West Fourth Street
• Proposed Ordinance Amendment – High School Student Appointments to Boards and Commission (Second Reading)
• Proposed Ordinance Amendment – Standards for Demolition Sites (First Reading)

City Commission Special Meeting

The Royal Oak City Commission will review the application process for the City Manager position and consider invitations for public interviews with candidates. A closed session will be held to examine confidential employment applications. The commission will also discuss next steps in the City Manager search before adjourning.

• Review of City Manager application process
• Closed session to consider confidential employment applications
• Consideration of invitations to candidates for public interviews for City Manager position
• Discussion of City Manager search next steps

Historic District Study Committee

The Royal Oak Historic District Study Committee will meet on September 17, 2024 in City Hall Conference Room 116. The agenda includes a review of the historic context study, observations of endangered and lost historic resources, reports from the Historic District Commission and Historical Commission, and discussion of unfinished business such as marketing initiatives and potential new work. No decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Review and Discussion of the Historic Context Study
• Historic Preservation Observations – Endangered and Lost
• Historic Group Reports – Historic District Commission and Historical Commission
• Unfinished Business – Marketing Initiatives, Potential New Work, WPA Murals at Dondero, Hartle Property on Sunnybrook, Frederick Madison House, Lockwood Neighborhood, Vinsetta Bridges Task Force, Bylaws
• New Business

Commission for the Arts

The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts will hold public comment, approve the agenda and minutes, and consider new business items. Items include a mural proposal for Johnny's Speakeasy, an update on the Artist Laureate application, and submissions for the Downtown Painting project. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Mural proposal at Johnny's Speakeasy
• Artist Laureate application update
• DDA Painting Downtown project submissions

Older Adults Advisory Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness requests for the Hilzinger Block Building at 108 South Main Street: one for a new front‑facade sign and another to reface the existing front and back signs. The meeting also includes public comment, an update on the Orson Starr House Museum roof, and a Vinsetta Bridges Task Force update.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for a new front‑facade sign – Hilzinger Block Building, 108 S Main St
• Certificate of Appropriateness request to reface existing front and back signs – Hilzinger Block Building, 108 S Main St
• Orson Starr House Museum roof discussion
• Vinsetta Bridges Task Force update
• Public comment period

City Commission

The Royal Oak City Commission will consider the Michigan Liquor Control Commission application for Blind Owl Pub, including its plan of operation, floor plan, and entertainment and dance permit agreements. The commission will also adopt proclamations designating Constitution Week, congratulating the Royal Oak Hockey Club, and recognizing September 2024 as National Recovery Month. Routine consent‑agenda items such as the August 26 meeting minutes, recent claims, a purchase order, and surplus property disposal will be approved.

• Review Michigan Liquor Control Commission application for Blind Owl Pub (plan of operation, floor plan, entertainment and dance permit agreements)
• Adopt Proclamation Designating Constitution Week
• Adopt Proclamation Congratulating Royal Oak Hockey Club
• Adopt Proclamation Designating September 2024 National Recovery Month in Royal Oak
• Approve consent agenda items: August 26 City Commission minutes, September 3 and 6 claims, purchase order, surplus property disposal

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will discuss revisiting its bylaws, reviewing the draft by‑laws, supporting documents, and the EAB ordinance. The meeting also includes public comment, receipt of city commission and staff reports, and a review of July 2024 SOCRRA waste‑and‑recycling tonnage data.

• Revisit Bylaws Conversation – review EAB Draft By‑Laws.pdf, Solid Waste Advisory Board Supporting Documents‑FOR EDITING.pdf, and EAB Ordinance.pdf
• Receive and file City Commission Report
• Staff Report – JulyEABUpdate.pdf and Royal Oak Battle of the Buildings Flyer (1).pdf
• SOCRRA Waste & Recycling Tonnage Reports – July 2024 SOCRRA Tonnage Reports.pdf
• Public Comment

Library Subcommittee

The Royal Oak Public Library Board of Trustees Subcommittee is meeting to discuss staffing. The body is considering a recommendation to the Library Board to add a part-time library aide to the staff.

• Recommendation to add a part-time library aide position

Library Board

The Royal Oak Public Library Board of Trustees will review recommendations for a new part-time library aide position and updates to registration and circulation policies. The board will also receive updates on the Library of Things and Adult Video Game collection.

• Recommendation for a new part-time library aide position
• Recommendation to update Policy 5.11 Registration
• Recommendation to update Policy 5.101 Circulation Parameters
• Proposal to declare two monitors and one computer as surplus

Library Subcommittee

The Royal Oak Public Library Board of Trustees Subcommittee is meeting to review two specific library policies. The body will decide whether to recommend revisions for these policies to the full Library Board.

• Recommendation of revisions to Policy 5.11 Registration
• Recommendation of revisions to Policy 5.101 Circulation Parameters

City Commission

The Royal Oak City Commission will approve the award of the 2024 Sewer Lining Contract S2402. It will also approve a professional engineering services contract for 2026 Rochester Road improvements (CAP2606) and a business mural at 4817 Fernlee Avenue. Additional items include renewal of the Farmer’s Market ATM services agreement and second‑reading votes on three ordinance amendments covering high‑school student board appointments, fugitive dust, and marihuana regulations.

• Award of 2024 Sewer Lining Contract S2402
• Award of Professional Engineering Services for 2026 Rochester Road Improvements (CAP2606)
• Approval of Business Mural at 4817 Fernlee Avenue
• Renewal of Farmer’s Market ATM Services Agreement
• Second reading of three ordinance amendments: high‑school student appointments, fugitive dust, and marihuana regulations

City Commission

The Royal Oak City Commission meeting on August 12, 2024 will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals for the library roof project, several service agreements, and staffing positions. Commissioners will vote on the Police Chief employment agreement. The agenda also contains public hearings on liquor‑control applications for Ye Olde Saloon and Hyatt House. Additional items include a traffic committee resolution, a grant application support, and proposed ordinance amendments on student appointments, fugitive dust and marihuana regulations.

• Approval of Police Chief Employment Agreement
• Approval of Royal Oak Public Library Roof Project 2024
• Approval of Services Agreement – Michigan Hot Rod Association
• Approval of Dream Cruise Parking Agreement – Park Rite
• Proposed Ordinance Amendment 2024-10, Marihuana Regulations

Older Adults Advisory Board

The Royal Oak Older Adults Advisory Board will review the latest update to the city’s Master Plan. It will also receive a presentation on the August 2024 Aging in Place Plan and related guide materials. Afterward the board will discuss future topics for upcoming meetings.

• Review of Royal Oak Master Plan (see August Master Plan Update.pdf)
• Update on the Aging in Place Plan (see August 2024 Aging in Place Plan Update.pdf)
• Distribution of Older Adults Guide – REV 3
• Review of MM Postcard draft (MM Postcard DRAFT (4).pdf)
• Discussion of future topics for the advisory board

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board is meeting to approve several retirement applications and benefit payments for former city employees. The board will also review asset allocations and a draft Investment Policy Statement.

• Withdrawal of $1,202.74 in non-vested contributions for Emma Pelker
• Retirement benefit of $7,559.97 monthly and $109,568.35 contribution withdrawal for Cary M. Thompson
• Retirement benefit of $3,171.28 monthly and $72,943.36 contribution withdrawal for Debra Murray
• Retirement benefit of $767.84 monthly and $22,862.29 contribution withdrawal for Charlotte Czarnopys
• Review of draft Investment Policy Statement (IPS) and asset allocation as of June 30, 2024

Retiree Health Care Investment

The Retirement Board will approve the meeting agenda and the draft minutes from the May 3, 2024 meeting. It will receive and file a series of investment and legal reports. The board will consider the renewal of the fiduciary liability insurance policy covering July 30, 2024 through July 30, 2025, along with related Segal invoices due July 29, 2024. The meeting will adjourn with the next quarterly session scheduled for November 8, 2024.

• Approval of agenda for August 2, 2024
• Approval of draft minutes from the May 3, 2024 HC meeting
• Receive and file multiple investment reports (e.g., Mariner Consulting quarterly report, PGIM Real Estate PRISA documents, TerraCap Partners statements)
• Receive and file legal reports
• Renewal of Retiree HC fiduciary liability insurance policy (7/30/24‑7/30/25) and payment of Segal invoices due 7/29/2024

Citizens Traffic Committee

The Royal Oak Citizens Traffic Committee will discuss several traffic‑related requests. Unfinished business includes a request for left‑turn signals on Crooks Road. New business items cover a no‑left‑turn sign for the Hazelton Apartments driveway on Williams Street, a no‑parking sign on Virginia Avenue at E. University Avenue, removal of a guardrail near 3111 N. Main Street, and installation of a guardrail on northbound Coolidge Highway near the 2804 Coolidge apartment complex. The committee will also review traffic concerns at the Kayser Avenue and E. Sixth Street intersection.

• Request for left turn signals on Crooks Road
• Request to install a No Left Turn sign at the Hazelton Apartments driveway on Williams Street
• Request for a No Parking sign on the east side of Virginia Avenue at E. University Avenue
• Request to remove guardrail adjacent to 3111 N. Main Street
• Request to install guardrail on northbound Coolidge Highway adjacent to 2804 Coolidge apartment complex

Library Board

The Royal Oak Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and receive a project update on the LibCabinet at Woodward Corners Market.

• Approval of Minutes
• Financial Reports
• Director and Staff Report
• LibCabinet at Woodward Corners Market update

City Commission

The Royal Oak City Commission meeting on July 22, 2024 will discuss several items including contract awards and grant approvals. Key agenda items include a first amendment to the Greenfield Lane Apartments Planned Unit Development and a request to reserve American Rescue Plan Act funds for new affordable, multiple‑family housing developments. The commission will also review easement agreements for a pull‑off lane at Royal Oak Middle School, award contracts for fair‑housing testing and rent‑utility assistance services, and consider grant agreements for the public library solar project and community energy management.

• First Amendment to Greenfield Lane Apartments Planned Unit Development
• Request to reserve ARPA funds for new affordable, multiple‑family housing developments
• Easement Agreement for Pull‑Off Lane at Royal Oak Middle School (and parking lane on N Washington)
• Award of Contract for Fair Housing Testing Services (CDBG PY2024 contract)
• Award of Contract for Rent and Utility Assistance Program (CDBG PY2024 contract)

Board of Review

The Royal Oak Board of Review will consider hardship applications to decide if they qualify for a reduction in taxable value. It will also examine qualified error corrections that have been verified by the assessor under MCL 211.53b(1) and (8). No other agenda items are listed.

• Review hardship applications for taxable value reductions
• Review qualified error corrections verified by the assessor (MCL 211.53b)

Commission for the Arts

The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts will meet on July 15, 2024. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, public comment, approvals, reports, and announcements. New business consists of a discussion about recruiting a new Artist Laureate, noting that Roberta Blumberg’s 2023‑2024 term ends in September 2024. No contracts, fees, or ordinance changes are listed.

• Discussion of new Artist Laureate recruitment (Roberta Blumberg’s term ends Sep 2024)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes (June 17, 2024)
• Public comment period
• Subcommittee/program reports