Royal Oak, Michigan
Próximas reuniones
DDA Infrastructure
Esta agenda contiene solo texto de procedimiento y ningún elemento sustantivo para discusión o decisión.
Human Rights Commission
Esta agenda contiene solo trámites procesales y no contiene elementos para discusión o decisión.
DDA Business and Marketing
Esta agenda contiene solo trámites procesales y ningún elemento procesable o decisiones para el comité DDA Business and Marketing.
Zoning Board of Appeals
La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación celebrará audiencias públicas y decidirá sobre dos solicitudes de variación. Una implica la exención de múltiples requisitos de receptáculos de residuos en 29350 Woodward Ave para un complejo de apartamentos. La otra implica variaciones de retranqueo lateral y trasero y de cobertura del lote para un porche cubierto en 412 Midland Blvd.
- Audiencia pública sobre variaciones para reubicación de receptáculos de residuos en 29350 Woodward Ave (Caso 26-05-10)
- Audiencia pública sobre variaciones para un porche cubierto de 293 pies cuadrados en 412 Midland Blvd (Caso 26-07-11)
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 11 de junio de 2026
City Commission
Esta agenda contiene solo contenido procesal estándar y ningún elemento específico para discusión o decisión.
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Esta agenda contiene solo texto estándar de procedimiento y referencias a contenido incrustado. No se describen decisiones, discusiones ni audiencias públicas específicas.
Planning Commission
Esta agenda consiste solo en trámites procesales y marcadores de contenido incrustados. No se listan votaciones, audiencias públicas ni decisiones para esta reunión.
Retirement Board
La Royal Oak Retirement Board está reunida. La agenda contiene solo trámites procesales y ningún elemento específico para discusión o decisión.
Historic District Study Committee
Esta agenda de reunión contiene solo elementos procesales estándar del sistema eSCRIBE, sin elementos específicos para discusión o decisión.
Commission for the Arts
Esta agenda de reunión contiene solo trámites procedimentales; no se enumeran decisiones ni discusiones.
Board of Review
Board of Review considerará solicitudes de dificultades para reducciones en el valor imponible. También revisarán correcciones de errores calificados verificadas por el Assessor. La reunión incluye pase de lista y clausura.
- Revisión de solicitudes de dificultades para reducción en el valor imponible
- Revisión de correcciones de errores calificados según MCL 211.53b
Environmental Advisory Board
El orden del día proporcionado contiene solo texto de procedimiento estándar y texto de interfaz de software. No hay temas, mociones o discusiones específicos enumerados para esta reunión.
City Commission
La agenda de esta reunión de la Comisión de la Ciudad de Royal Oak contiene solo marcadores de posición técnicos y no elementos, decisiones o discusiones reales. Parece ser un marcador de posición de procedimiento sin contenido sustantivo.
Charter Review Committee
Esta agenda de la reunión es solo un texto procesal estándar sin elementos de agenda enumerados.
Citizens Traffic Committee
Esta reunión del Royal Oak Citizens Traffic Committee parece no tener elementos sustanciales en la agenda. El texto proporcionado consiste solo en texto técnico estándar del software eSCRIBE, sin elementos específicos de discusión o votación listados.
Rehab Board of Appeals
Esta agenda de reunión contiene solo un texto procesal y ningún elemento específico para discusión o decisión.
Human Rights Commission
Esta agenda de la reunión de Human Rights Commission incluye solo trámites procesales. No se programan decisiones ni discusiones.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Esta agenda de reunión para la Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación de Royal Oak consiste solo en trámites procedimentales y contenido de relleno generado por software. No se enumeran elementos de agenda, informes o decisiones específicos para discusión o acción.
Retirement Board
La agenda de la reunión del Royal Oak Retirement Board contiene solo trámites burocráticos sin elementos ejecutables, decisiones o discusiones listadas.
Retiree Health Care Investment
Esta agenda no contiene elementos sustanciales. Parece ser solo un trámite procesal sin decisiones ni discusiones listadas.
City Commission
Esta agenda de reunión consta de elementos de interfaz de software incrustados sin elementos sustantivos de agenda listados. No se indican decisiones, discusiones ni audiencias públicas.
Planning Commission
Esta agenda de reunión contiene solo texto procesal estándar y ningún elemento sustantivo para discusión o decisión por parte de la Comisión de Planificación.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Esta agenda contiene solo texto estándar de procedimiento y no hay elementos específicos para discusión o decisión. La reunión parece ser un marcador de posición o una reunión técnica.
Commission for the Arts
La agenda de esta reunión de la Royal Oak Commission for the Arts no incluye elementos sustantivos, solo texto de relleno del software eSCRIBE.
Historic District Study Committee
Esta agenda contiene solo trámites procedimentales sin elementos específicos para discusión o decisión.
City Commission
Esta agenda de reunión parece ser solo un texto de procedimiento sin elementos específicos listados para discusión o decisión.
Charter Review Committee
Esta agenda no contiene elementos sustantivos para discusión o decisión. La reunión es probablemente una formalidad o no se proporcionaron los detalles de la agenda.
Rehab Board of Appeals
La agenda solo contiene trámites rutinarios; no se programan decisiones o discusiones sustantivas.
Environmental Advisory Board
La agenda de esta reunión del Environmental Advisory Board es completamente una plantilla de procedimiento, sin contener elementos específicos de discusión, votaciones o audiencias públicas. La reunión parece ser un marcador de posición sin elementos concretos de agenda.
Veterans Events Committee
El comité manejará asuntos de procedimiento que incluyen apertura de la sesión, comentarios públicos y aprobación de actas. El principal punto sustantivo es una actualización sobre Michael Baker.
- Actualización sobre Michael Baker
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Esta agenda de reunión contiene solo trámites procedimentales. No se enumeran temas específicos para discusión o decisión.
Planning Commission
Esta agenda de reunión parece estar vacía o contiene solo texto procesal estándar. No se enumeran elementos específicos para discusión o decisión.
Human Rights Commission
La agenda de esta reunión contiene solo trámites de procedimiento sin elementos específicos para discusión o decisión.
Historic District Commission
Esta reunión de la Comisión del Distrito Histórico de Royal Oak parece no tener elementos sustanciales en la agenda. El texto proporcionado consiste en formato y texto estándar de la plataforma sin decisiones ni discusiones.
Zoning Board of Appeals
La agenda contiene solo texto procesal estándar y ningún elemento sustantivo. La reunión parece ser para la Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación de Royal Oak el 10 de septiembre de 2026, pero no se enumeran decisiones ni discusiones.
Historic District Study Committee
Esta agenda de reunión contiene solo procedimientos estándar y ningún elemento específico para discusión o decisión.
Commission for the Arts
Esta agenda parece ser un marcador de posición procedimental sin elementos de discusión o decisión listados. La Commission for the Arts podría reunirse solo para actualizaciones de rutina.
Charter Review Committee
Esta reunión consiste en un trámite procedural estándar. El comité manejará tareas administrativas rutinarias, incluida la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 24 de febrero de 2026
Citizens Traffic Committee
La agenda de la reunión del Comité de Tránsito Ciudadano del 22 de septiembre de 2026 no contiene elementos sustantivos para discusión o decisión. La agenda parece ser solo un modelo de procedimiento.
Rehab Board of Appeals
Esta agenda de reunión de la Junta de Apelaciones de Rehabilitación de Royal Oak no contiene elementos sustantivos. El texto consiste enteramente en elementos de interfaz generados por software, sin que se enumeren decisiones, discusiones ni audiencias públicas.
Environmental Advisory Board
El texto proporcionado contiene solo metadatos administrativos y elementos de interfaz de software. No hay temas, discusiones o decisiones específicas listadas para esta reunión.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Esta agenda contiene solo texto técnico estándar del sistema eSCRIBE sin elementos listados para discusión o decisión.
Human Rights Commission
El documento proporcionado contiene solo metadatos administrativos y elementos de interfaz de software. No se listan temas, discusiones o decisiones específicas para la Comisión de Derechos Humanos.
Zoning Board of Appeals
La agenda para esta reunión de Zoning Board of Appeals contiene solo trámites procesales y no incluye elementos específicos para decisión o discusión. No se proporcionan audiencias públicas, rezonificaciones u otros elementos concretos de la agenda.
Planning Commission
Esta agenda de la Planning Commission contiene solo trámites procesales y ningún elemento específico para discusión o decisión.
Historic District Study Committee
Esta agenda de reunión contiene solo trámites procesales y ningún elemento específico para discusión o decisión.
Commission for the Arts
Esta agenda contiene solo trámites procedimentales del sistema eSCRIBE, sin elementos específicos listados para discusión o decisión.
Rehab Board of Appeals
El texto proporcionado contiene solo elementos de la interfaz del sitio web y marcadores de posición de metadatos. No hay casos, proyectos u ordenanzas específicos listados para discusión.
Environmental Advisory Board
La agenda proporcionada contiene solo texto de procedimiento estándar y de interfaz de software. No hay temas, decisiones o discusiones específicos listados para esta reunión.
Reuniones recientes
Human Rights Commission
Esta reunión de comisión de rutina cubre actualizaciones administrativas y esfuerzos de alcance comunitario. Los comisionados revisarán actualizaciones de grupos focales en curso y recibirán resúmenes de los eventos recientes de Pride y Juneteenth. La sesión incluye períodos estándar de comentarios públicos e informes de comisionados.
- Actualizaciones sobre grupos focales comunitarios en curso
- Resúmenes de los eventos recientes de Pride y Juneteenth
- Períodos estándar de comentarios públicos
- Informes de comisionados y anuncio de la próxima reunión
Civil Service Board
Esta es una reunión de procedimiento de la Royal Oak Civil Service Board sin puntos específicos en la agenda.
Historical Commission
The Royal Oak Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting. Items include updates on events at the Orson Starr House (Civil War Day, Ghost Tours, Open House), capital improvement projects, maintenance and repairs, a side porch project, and a new sign. The commission will also discuss potential amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
- Civil War Day 2026 at Orson Starr House
- Ghost Tours 2026 at Orson Starr House
- Side porch project updates
- New sign for Orson Starr House
- Historic Preservation Ordinance potential amendments
Environmental Advisory Board
La Junta Asesora Ambiental celebrará una reunión que incluirá elecciones de funcionarios para Vicepresidente y discusión de una Oportunidad de Subvención de la Royal Oak Civic Foundation. Otros puntos incluyen actualizaciones sobre eventos educativos de la biblioteca y comentarios del Día de la Tierra del Condado de Oakland.
- Nominaciones para vacantes de funcionarios y elección para Vicepresidente
- Discusión sobre la Oportunidad de Subvención de la Royal Oak Civic Foundation
- Actualización sobre Eventos Educativos de la Biblioteca
- Comentarios del Día de la Tierra del Condado de Oakland
- Informe del personal del Gerente de Sostenibilidad
Veterans Events Committee
Esta reunión del Comité de Eventos de Veteranos consiste en elementos de procedimiento estándar como orden del día, comentarios públicos, informes y aprobación de actas. No se enumeran elementos de acción específicos ni asuntos notables en la agenda.
The committee voted to rescind $2,000 previously appropriated for new American flags and maintenance materials for the Field of Honor. It also approved up to $2,000 for a Veterans Day banner to hang across Main Street. Both motions passed without recorded vote tallies.
- Rescinded $2,000 appropriation for American flags and maintenance (motion adopted)
- Approved up to $2,000 for a Veterans Day banner across Main Street (motion adopted)
Library Board
La junta entrará en sesión cerrada para evaluar a un empleado público, luego discutirá los ajustes propuestos a las escalas salariales del personal de medio tiempo para el próximo año fiscal. También revisarán los informes financieros de mayo de 2026 y el informe mensual del director.
- Sesión cerrada bajo la Sección 8(a) de la OMA para evaluación de personal
- Ajustes propuestos a la escala salarial y salarios del personal de medio tiempo para el año fiscal 2026-27
- Evaluación del director como nuevo negocio
- Informe financiero y estados financieros de mayo de 2026 revisados
- Informe del director y del personal con estadísticas de mayo de 2026
Rehab Board of Appeals
Esta agenda contiene solo trámites procesales y marcadores de posición del sistema. No se enumeran elementos sustantivos, audiencias públicas ni votaciones para discusión. Los residentes deben monitorear el sitio web de la ciudad para obtener los materiales reales de la reunión.
Charter Review Committee
La agenda de la reunión contiene solo trámites procedimentales y ningún elemento específico para discusión o decisión. Esto parece ser una reunión organizativa o provisional.
City Commission Closed Session
El texto proporcionado contiene solo metadatos técnicos e instrucciones de interfaz de software. No hay temas de discusión específicos ni acciones enumeradas para esta sesión cerrada.
City Commission
La Comisión de la Ciudad de Royal Oak llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre la Ley de Asignaciones Generales para el Año Fiscal 2026-2027. También considerarán la rezonificación de 2800 West 14 Mile Road a un Desarrollo Planificado Unitario, un plan de brownfield en 414 East Hudson Avenue, y la primera lectura de enmiendas a la ordenanza de derecho de vía público. Numerosos elementos de la agenda de consentimiento incluyen la adopción de la tabla de tarifas, enmiendas presupuestarias y contratos de servicios.
- Adopción del presupuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027 (audiencia pública)
- Rezonificación de 2800 West 14 Mile Road a Desarrollo Planificado Unitario (segunda lectura)
- Plan de brownfield en 414 East Hudson Avenue (audiencia pública)
- Contrato de demolición para la Clock Tower
- Séptima enmienda al Acuerdo de Licencia de General Motors Dream Cruise
DDA Business and Marketing
La agenda proporcionada contiene solo texto de procedimiento estándar y de interfaz de software. No hay elementos específicos de discusión, decisiones o asuntos de negocios listados.
Historic District Study Committee
Esta agenda de reunión consiste solo de texto procedimental estándar y controles de contenido incrustado. No se enumeran decisiones ni discusiones.
DDA
La DDA está revisando su próximo presupuesto anual y varias actualizaciones de infraestructura. Las discusiones clave incluyen una modificación del contrato de la plaza peatonal, una nueva solicitud de propuestas (RFP) para el sitio web y una propuesta para Centennial Commons.
- Revisión del presupuesto de la DDA 2026-27
- Renovación de la licencia de Placer AI
- Modificación del contrato de la Plaza Peatonal de Fifth Street
- Solicitud de Propuestas (RFP) para el rediseño del sitio web de la DDA
- Propuesta de Throne en Centennial Commons
Commission for the Arts
The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts recibirá actualizaciones sobre el T-Shirt Design Contest, el Art Directory y un próximo Artist Networking Event. La reunión también incluye asuntos de rutina como comentarios públicos, aprobación de actas e informes.
- Actualización sobre T-Shirt Design Contest
- Actualización sobre Art Directory
- Actualización sobre Artist Networking Event
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks to exceed the maximum driveway width at 3718 Linwood Ave, the other requests multiple waivers to relocate waste receptacles at 29350 Woodward Ave. The board will also approve minutes from the May 14 meeting.
- Public hearing on variance to waive 15.85 ft of max driveway width at 3718 Linwood Ave
- Public hearing on multiple variances to relocate waste receptacles at 29350 Woodward Ave apartment complex
- Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026 meeting
Older Adults Advisory Board
La Junta Asesora de Adultos Mayores de Royal Oak escuchará actualizaciones sobre programas del centro para personas mayores y una subvención de $2,000 de la Fundación Cívica. Los miembros también discutirán iniciativas de envejecimiento en el lugar y recibirán informes de la comisión municipal y el personal. La reunión incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores y comentarios públicos.
- Actualización del enlace del personal sobre el nuevo gerente de la ciudad, sitio web y director de comunicaciones
- Disponibilidad de la subvención de $2,000 de la Fundación Cívica
- Discusión sobre envejecimiento en el lugar
- Actualización del coordinador del centro para personas mayores
- Actualización del representante de la comisión municipal
City School Liaison Committee
La agenda de la reunión del Comité de Enlace Escolar de la Ciudad de Royal Oak del 2026-06-10 no contiene elementos sustantivos, solo texto procesal estándar del software eSCRIBE.
Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación revisará el progreso de una enmienda integral de la ordenanza de zonificación con el consultor Zone Co. Discutirán el Royal Oak Zoning Diagnostic Report y una actualización del proyecto. Se escucharán comentarios públicos. La reunión es principalmente una verificación de estado sin que se esperen decisiones finales.
- Revisión de la Enmienda Integral de la Ordenanza de Zonificación con Zone Co.
- Royal Oak Zoning Diagnostic Report (PDF)
- Diagnostic Report and Project Update (PDF)
- Período de comentarios públicos
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
La Autoridad de Redesarrollo de Brownfield considerará aprobar un plan de Brownfield para convertir una instalación de recuperación de materiales y almacén en 414 E. Hudson Ave en espacio de oficina y fabricación para una agencia de marketing. También aprobarán las actas de la reunión anterior y recibirán comentarios públicos.
- Plan de Brownfield B21 en 414 E. Hudson Ave (parcela 25-22-304-014) para conversión a instalación de oficina/fabricación
- Solicitante: Craig Ventures, LLC; Propietario: Rizzo Holdings, Inc.
- Aprobación de actas del 12 de mayo de 2026
Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación de Royal Oak llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar un permiso especial de uso de suelo y un plano de sitio para una propuesta guardería en West 11 Mile Road. La agenda también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y un aviso relacionado con el Plan Maestro de Beverly Hills.
- Audiencia pública: Permiso especial de uso de suelo SP 26-06-10 para N Family School en 1026 W. 11 Mile Rd.
- Aprobación de las actas de la Comisión de Planificación del 12 de mayo de 2026.
- Revisión del aviso sobre el Plan Maestro de Beverly Hills.
- Incluye período de comentarios públicos.
- Reunión en la Sala de Comisiones del Ayuntamiento, Sala 121.
Community Engagement Advisory Board
La Junta Asesora de Participación Comunitaria revisará asuntos pendientes sobre la construcción de Eleven Mile Road y discutirá actualizaciones sobre el Comité de Juneteenth y una reciente fiesta de la cuadra. La reunión también cubre la planificación de eventos para actividades de otoño y una charla reprogramada con el fiscal.
- Participación Comunitaria en la Construcción de Eleven Mile
- Actualizaciones del Comité de Juneteenth
- Informe de la Fiesta de la Cuadra
- Fiscal McDonald y Police Hot Topics – Reprogramado
- Fiesta de la Cuadra en Toda la Ciudad
City Commission
La Comisión de la Ciudad realizará audiencias públicas sobre un plan de brownfield para 505 South Lafayette Avenue y evaluaciones especiales para pavimentar áreas de estacionamiento en cuatro ubicaciones de Rochester Road. La agenda de consentimiento incluye acuerdos tentativos con oficiales de mando policial, detectives y patrulleros para 2026-27; un contrato de demolición para el Center Street Parking Structure; servicios profesionales para mejoras en Upton Park; y una nueva política de licencia parental. También se someterán a aprobación las tarifas de estacionamiento para Taco Fest 2026 y un nombramiento para una junta de autoridad de agua.
- Acuerdos colectivos de negociación tentativos con tres sindicatos policiales (mando, detectives, patrulla) para 2026-27
- Contrato de demolición para Center Street Parking Structure (monto del contrato no especificado)
- Contrato de servicios profesionales para mejoras en Upton Park (a OHM Advisors)
- Nueva política municipal de licencia parental
- Aprobación de tarifas de estacionamiento para Taco Fest 2026 (2-5 de julio)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
La Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación se reunirá para aprobar las actas de la reunión anterior y recibir un informe del personal sobre un proyecto de reemplazo de patios de juegos. La reunión es una reunión procedimental estándar sin decisiones importantes programadas.
- Aprobación de las actas del 7 de mayo de 2026
- Actualización sobre el reemplazo del patio de juegos
- Informe del personal de Nicole McEachern
- Comentarios de City Commission de Brandon Kolo
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed updates on playground replacements at Lions Club Park, Maddock Park, and Fernwood Park. No formal decisions were made; the board only approved the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved May 7, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
DDA Business and Marketing
El Subcomité de Marketing y Relaciones Comerciales de la DDA discutirá un informe de 45 días sobre Winter Restaurant Week 2026, una actualización sobre Dinner Stroll 2026, análisis de redes sociales para mayo de 2026 y propuestas para el rediseño del sitio web de la DDA. También considerarán colocaciones publicitarias en Oakland County Times y Michigan Parents with Kids, y revisarán la actualización del Fondo de Reclutamiento y Retención.
- Winter Restaurant Week 2026 - informe de 45 días
- Actualización de Dinner Stroll 2026
- Propuesta de rediseño del sitio web de la DDA
- Publicidad en Oakland County Times
- Publicidad en Michigan Parents with Kids
Veterans Events Committee
El Comité de Eventos de Veteranos se reunirá para discutir y recibir actualizaciones sobre varios eventos comunitarios, incluyendo el Memorial Day Parade, Field of Honor, Trek for Vets, y una actualización de Michael Baker. La agenda incluye elementos procedurales estándar y comentario público.
- actualización del Memorial Day Parade
- actualización del Field of Honor
- actualización del Trek for Vets
- actualización de Michael Baker
The Veterans Events Committee approved spending up to $2,000 on new American flags and maintenance materials for the Memorial Day Parade and Field of Honor. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and previous minutes, and a congratulatory note for a member's graduation and military commitment.
- Approved up to $2,000 for new American flags and maintenance materials (Motion Adopted)
Human Rights Commission
Esta agenda contiene solo texto procesal estándar del sistema eSCRIBE, sin elementos específicos de discusión, resoluciones o audiencias públicas listadas. La reunión parece no tener asuntos sustantivos.
DDA Infrastructure
The committee will receive an update on the Fifth Street Pedestrian Improvement Project and review the proposed DDA budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The executive director will also present a report.
- Update on Fifth Street Pedestrian Plaza project
- Review of DDA Budget for 2026-27
- Executive Director report
City Commission Special Meeting Budget Work Session
La Comisión de la Ciudad está realizando una sesión de trabajo especial sobre el presupuesto para discutir el borrador del Presupuesto Recomendado para el Año Fiscal 2026-2027. Se escucharán comentarios públicos antes del cierre.
- Revisión del borrador del Presupuesto Recomendado para el año fiscal 2026-2027
Environmental Advisory Board
The Environmental Advisory Board will discuss the proposed Kroger grocery store and apartments at 14 Mile and Coolidge, focusing on its sustainability efforts. Other new business includes a grant opportunity from the Royal Oak Civic Foundation, tabling at the Arts Beats and Eats festival, and filling a vacant vice chair position. The board will also receive updates on a library education event, Earth Day comments, and water/sewer billing.
- Review sustainability of Kroger development at 14 Mile & Coolidge
- Royal Oak Civic Foundation grant opportunity
- Vice chair election due to vacancy
- Tabling at Arts, Beats, and Eats festival
- Water system update and staff reports
Historical Commission
The Royal Oak Historical Commission is meeting to discuss updates on upcoming events at the Orson Starr House, including Ghost Tours and Civil War Day, as well as capital improvement projects, maintenance, and potential amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
- Ghost Tours 2026
- Civil War Day 2026
- Side Porch project
- New Sign
- Capital Improvement Project Updates
Rehab Board of Appeals
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be purely administrative.
Library Board
The Royal Oak Public Library Board will discuss postponing a vote on part-time pay for FY 26/27 to June 23, as full-time staff negotiations continue. They will also review April financials, director and staff reports, and minutes from previous meetings.
- Request to move part-time pay vote to June 23, 2026 meeting
- Approval of April 2026 financial reports
- Update on Library Director Evaluation Sub-Committee process
- Review of April 2026 statistics
Citizens Traffic Committee
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for discussion or decision.
Charter Review Committee
The agenda for the Royal Oak Charter Review Committee meeting on May 26, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate from eSCRIBE software. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
Historic District Study Committee
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be a standard open session with no listed business.
DDA
The Downtown Development Authority will discuss and potentially approve several business items, including sponsorship agreements for the Rink at Royal Oak and Holidays in Royal Oak for the 2026-27 season. They will also consider a Center Street Parking Structure project, Walk Your Wheels replacement signage, and a Travel and Training Policy. Final payments for facade improvements at 319 S Washington and 510-512 S Washington are on the agenda, along with reports on available downtown properties and social media analytics.
- Rink at Royal Oak 2026-27 sponsorship agreement and financial projection
- Holidays in Royal Oak 2026-27 sponsorship agreement and recap
- Center Street Parking Structure item
- Facade Improvement Fund final payment for 319 S Washington and 510-512 S Washington
- Wayfinding Signage Update including kiosk map feasibility
The DDA authorized up to $600,000 from reserves for demolition of the Center Street Parking Structure, contingent on a formal agreement with the City Commission. It also approved $150,000 for The Rink at Royal Oak and $142,500 for Holidays in Royal Oak for 2026-27. Additionally, the DDA adopted a new Travel and Training Policy and approved several staff training requests.
- Approved $600,000 for Center Street Parking Structure demolition (contingent on city agreement)
- Approved $150,000 for The Rink at Royal Oak 2026-27
- Approved $142,500 for Holidays in Royal Oak 2026-27
- Approved final façade payments: $9,082 (319 S Washington) and $8,739 (510-512 S Washington)
- Approved retention fund recommendations up to $48,250
- Approved DDA Travel and Training Policy
- Approved training attendance for staff (webinar, Main Event, Whizbang, Placemaking Week)
- Approved $5,000 in Downtown Dollars gift cards for Memorial Day Breakfast
Commission for the Arts
The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts will discuss new business items including an Arts, Beats and Eats T-shirt design contest, an art directory proposal, and the Art Explored program. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment.
- Arts, Beats and Eats T-shirt Design Contest
- Art Directory proposal
- Art Explored program discussion
- Approval of April 22, 2026 minutes
Historic District Study Committee
The Historic District Study Committee will review observations on endangered and lost historic properties in Royal Oak, including the Orson Starr House, Vinsetta Bridges, and Baldwin Theatre. They will also discuss unfinished business such as marketing preservation via the Clio website, current and potential study projects (including 2806 Bamlet), the Historic Summit, the Royal Oak Preservation Plan, and amendments to Chapter 82 of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. New business and committee member comments will follow.
- Review of endangered historic properties: Orson Starr House, Vinsetta Bridges, Baldwin Theatre
- Study project at 2806 Bamlet
- Discussion of Historic Preservation Chapter 82 Ordinance Amendments
- Marketing preservation via Clio website
- Royal Oak Preservation Plan update
Veterans Events Committee
The Veterans Events Committee will discuss updates on the Memorial Day Parade, Trek for Vets, Field of Honor, and a Michael Baker update. The meeting includes public comment, reports, and old/new business.
- Memorial Day Parade update
- Trek for Vets update
- Field of Honor update
- Michael Baker update
The Veterans Events Committee rescinded $500 in funding for the Cass Tech Band (band not attending) and $800 for flowers (covered by DDA). They also approved up to $250 for miscellaneous Memorial Day decorations.
- Rescinded $500 funding to Cass Tech Band (motion adopted)
- Rescinded $800 funding for flowers at War Memorial (motion adopted)
- Approved up to $250 for Memorial Day supplies (motion adopted)
- Approved meeting agenda (motion adopted)
- Approved minutes from 05/12/2026 (motion adopted)
City Commission
The commission will hold a public hearing on a brownfield plan for 1225 N Main Street and consider first reading of a rezoning for 2800 W 14 Mile Road to a Planned Unit Development (PUD). They will also adopt the International Fire Code 2021 and a zoning text amendment for senior accessory dwelling floor area. Consent items include liquor license modifications for Blue Goat, a sidewalk cafe, stormwater easement, and purchase orders.
- Rezoning of 2800 W 14 Mile Rd to Planned Unit Development (first reading)
- Public hearing on Brownfield Plan at 1225 N Main Street
- Adoption of International Fire Code 2021 (second reading)
- Approval of 2026-27 Downtown Outdoor Ice Rink Agreement
- Blue Goat amended liquor license plan and sidewalk cafe at 321 S Main St
City Commission Closed Session
This agenda is for a closed session of the Royal Oak City Commission. The text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.
Commission for the Arts
The agenda for the Royal Oak Commission for the Arts meeting includes no actionable items; it consists solely of technical placeholders and embedded content areas with no decisions or discussions listed.
Older Adults Advisory Board
This meeting of the Royal Oak Older Adults Advisory Board is largely procedural. Items include approval of minutes, updates from the Senior Center Coordinator, City Commission representative, and staff liaison, and public comment. No major decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Approval of April 22, 2026 meeting minutes
- Senior Center Coordinator update
- City Commission Representative update
- Staff Liaison update
- Public comment period
The board approved the agenda with an addition and approved the previous meeting's minutes. They adopted Roberts Rules of Order to govern future meetings. Updates were received from the Senior Center coordinator and city commission representative, including news of a new city manager and progress on the South Oakland County Transit Authority.
- Approved agenda with addition (unanimous)
- Approved April 22, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Roberts Rules of Order (unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests. These include expanding a non-conforming garage, widening a driveway, building a new two-story house exceeding floor area limits, and relocating waste receptacles at an apartment complex.
- Case 26-05-07: 146 sq ft addition to garage at 1027 Edgewood Dr, requiring variances for non-conforming structure and lot coverage.
- Case 26-05-08: Expansion of driveway at 3718 Linwood Ave, seeking waiver of 15.85 ft of max 25 ft width along Chester Rd.
- Case 26-05-09: New single-family dwelling at 1233 Etowah Ave requesting waiver of 416 sq ft of max 3,500 sq ft floor area.
- Case 26-05-10: Relocation of waste receptacles at 29350 Woodward Ave apartment complex, seeking four variances on container placement and enclosure requirements.
Historic District Commission
This agenda contains only boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to have no substantive discussions or decisions.
Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission will discuss rescheduling the June meeting and receive an update on focus groups. The meeting includes routine approvals of prior minutes and public comment periods.
- Approval of minutes from April 6, 2026
- Rescheduling of June meeting date
- Update on focus groups
- Public comment periods (two opportunities)
- Commissioner reports and announcements
Veterans Events Committee
The Veterans Events Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming veterans-related events, including the Memorial Day Parade, Trek for Vets, and Field of Honor. They will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive an update on Michael Baker.
- Discussion of Memorial Day Parade plans
- Update on Trek for Vets event
- Update on Field of Honor event
- Michael Baker update by Francis Roche
- Approval of minutes from May 5, 2026
The Veterans Events Committee approved two spending requests: up to $400 to rent audio equipment for the Memorial Day Parade and $220 for the Trek for Vets program. Both motions were adopted without recorded dissent.
- Approved up to $400 to rent audio equipment for Memorial Day Parade
- Appropriated $220 to Trek for Vets
Older Adults Advisory Board Special Meeting
The Older Adults Advisory Board will discuss the Aging in Place Plan, its ordinance, and bylaws. They will also review the 2025 annual report to set priorities for the coming year.
- Discussion of Aging in Place Plan (adopted 12/12/2022)
- Review of Older Adults Advisory Board Ordinance
- Review of Older Adults Advisory Board Bylaws
- Discussion of priorities based on 2025 annual report
The Older Adults Advisory Board held a special meeting to discuss the Aging in Place Plan, focusing on Transportation and Communication domains. No substantive decisions were made; the board discussed distributing Robert's Rules to improve meeting efficiency.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:53 PM
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider approving a brownfield plan for a 10-story building with ground-floor commercial and 54 apartments at 505 S. Lafayette Ave. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.
- Brownfield plan B20 2026 for 505 S. Lafayette Ave. (10 stories, 54 residential units, ground-floor commercial)
- Approval of minutes from April 14, 2026 meeting
- Public comment period
The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved recommending a brownfield plan for a 10-story building at 505 S. Lafayette Ave. The plan includes 54 residential units, with at least 16 set aside for households earning up to 120% AMI, and total reimbursement costs capped at $10,005,660 over 30 years.
- Approved brownfield plan B20 2026 (unanimous)
- Required 16 of 54 units affordable at 120% AMI
- Capped eligible costs at $10,005,660 over 30 years
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four development proposals. The main item is a rezoning from Central Business District to Planned Unit Development for a four-story, 45-dwelling building at 401 E. 3rd St. Other hearings include converting a restaurant to an Enterprise Rent-a-Car at 32286 Woodward Ave., an auto dealership at 4854 Leafdale Blvd., and a porch modification on a three-family home at 212 S. Maple Ave.
- Public hearing for rezoning and preliminary PUD site plan for 45-unit apartment at 401 E. 3rd St.
- Public hearing for special land use to convert former restaurant to Enterprise Rent-a-Car at 32286 Woodward Ave.
- Public hearing for special land use to establish auto dealership in industrial building at 4854 Leafdale Blvd.
- Public hearing for special land use to enclose front porch of three-family home at 212 S. Maple Ave.
- Non-action item: RCOC Road Report 1st Quarter 2026
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of rezoning 401 E. 3rd St. to Planned Unit Development for a four-story, 45-unit apartment building, subject to contingencies. It also approved special land use permits and site plans for an Enterprise Rent-a-Car at 32286 Woodward Ave. and an automobile dealership at 4854 Leafdale Blvd., both unanimously.
- Recommended rezoning to PUD for 45-unit apartment at 401 E. 3rd St. (unanimous)
- Recommended preliminary PUD site plan for same (unanimous)
- Approved special land use permit for Enterprise Rent-a-Car at 32286 Woodward Ave. (unanimous)
- Approved site plan for Enterprise Rent-a-Car (unanimous)
- Approved special land use permit for automobile dealership at 4854 Leafdale Blvd. (unanimous)
- Approved site plan for automobile dealership (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 14, 2026 (unanimous)
Community Engagement Advisory Board
The Community Engagement Advisory Board will discuss promotional materials for Juneteenth, hold a conversation on prosecutor and police hot topics, and plan upcoming community events including a Block Party/Resource Fair on June 2 and Juneteenth on June 19.
- Discussion of Prosecutor McDonald and police hot topics
- Block Party / Community Resource Fair planning for June 2
- Juneteenth event planning for June 19
- Review of Juneteenth Committee promotional materials
- Next meeting on June 9 at Police Community Room
City Commission Closed Session
This meeting is a closed session of the Royal Oak City Commission. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive public items.
Downtown Development Authority Special Budget Authority
The Downtown Development Authority will consider the proposed 2026-2027 budget and review infrastructure, promotions budgets, and contributions to the city. They will also discuss new obligations including the Fifth Street Pedestrian Improvement Project and Center Street Parking Structure demolition.
- Review proposed 2026-2027 DDA budget (2026-069-DDA)
- Discuss Fifth Street Pedestrian Improvement Project
- Discuss Center Street Parking Structure demolition
- Review Business Retention fund and criteria
- Discuss Tree Well replacement with Addapave and bicycle/parking signage
City Commission
The Royal Oak City Commission will consider approving an employment agreement for a new city manager, adopt the International Fire Code of 2021 on first reading, and discuss a zoning text amendment for senior accessory dwelling units. They will also vote on a temporary moratorium on use and location variances for personal service uses.
- Approve city manager employment agreement with Markus
- First reading of ordinance adopting International Fire Code of 2021
- Zoning text amendment for senior accessory dwelling floor area (first reading)
- Temporary moratorium on use/location variances for personal service uses
- Award contract for Gunn-Dyer Park improvements (CAP2560)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will approve minutes from April, receive staff and commission reports, and hear an informational update on the Artist Laureate contract. No action is expected. After the meeting, the board will tour several city parks, weather permitting.
- Update on Artist Laureate contract (informational, no motion needed)
- Approval of April 9, 2026 meeting minutes
- Staff report from Nicole McEachern
- City Commission comments from Brandon Kolo
- Post-meeting tour of Maddock, Whittier, Lion's Club, and Fernwood parks
The board approved the agenda and previous minutes. Staff reported on summits, summer staffing, and upcoming events. Public comment raised noise concerns at Zucker Park. An Art Commission update on an artist installment at Normandy Oaks was heard. No substantive actions were taken.
- Approved agenda
- Approved April 9, 2026 minutes
DDA Business and Marketing
The Marketing and Business Relations Subcommittee will review financial projections for the 2026-27 Rink at Royal Oak and discuss proposals for Holidays in Royal Oak 2026-27. They will also consider an update on the Center Street Parking Structure and evaluate the Executive Director's performance. Additionally, the subcommittee will address the DDA Travel and Training Policy and other items.
- Rink at Royal Oak 2026-27 financial projection review
- Holidays in Royal Oak 2026-27 proposal and recap
- Center Street Parking Structure update
- Executive Director performance review
- DDA Travel and Training Policy discussion
Veterans Events Committee
The Veterans Events Committee will discuss and plan the upcoming Memorial Day Parade, Field of Honor event, and the American Revolution Monument. They will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and hear public comment.
- Memorial Day Parade planning
- Field of Honor event
- American Revolution Monument update
- Approval of minutes from April 7, 2026
- Public comment period
The committee approved buying 50 new American flags for the Field of Honor ($950), donating $500 to three school bands, and spending $800 for flowers at the War Memorial. A motion to spend $400 on bagpipers for the parade failed.
- Approved $950 for 50 American flags (Motion Adopted)
- Approved $500 donation to Royal Oak High School, Royal Oak Middle School, and Cass Tech High School bands (Motion Adopted)
- Approved $800 for War Memorial flowers (Motion Adopted)
- Denied $400 for bagpipers (Motion Failed)
City Commission Special Meeting Budget Work Session
The City Commission will meet for a special work session to review the city's budget overview. This is a discussion-based meeting to prepare for future financial decisions.
- Budget overview discussion
DDA Infrastructure
The DDA Infrastructure Committee will discuss the final plans for the Center Street Parking Structure, conduct a performance evaluation of Executive Director Isaac Kremer, and consider replacement signage for the Walk Your Wheels program. Other items include the Main Street Now Conference, travel and training policy, and an executive director report.
- Center Street Parking Structure final plan (2026-060)
- Performance evaluation of DDA Director Isaac Kremer
- Walk Your Wheels Replacement Signage
- Main Street Now Conference attendance
- DDA Travel and Training Policy discussion
Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission meeting agenda for May 4, 2026, includes no substantive items for discussion or decision. The agenda consists solely of procedural boilerplate, such as opening and closing remarks, with no listed ordinances, contracts, or public hearings.
- No substantive agenda items
Retirement Board
The Retirement Board will vote on retirement applications for four public safety employees and approve a firefighter's service credit purchase of $74,179. They will also review investment reports from SEI and consider adopting a disability retirement policy.
- Approval of Daniel J. Adorjan's service credit purchase of $74,179
- Retirement of Fire Lieutenant Daniel A. Starrs (estimated pension)
- Retirement of Fire Captain Jeffrey D. Carroll (estimated pension)
- Retirement of Police Sergeant Timothy S. Brown: $7,859.49/month plus $106,895.39 withdrawal
- Review of investment portfolio and SEI performance reports
Retiree Health Care Investment
The Retiree Health Care Investment Board will receive quarterly investment reports from Mariner Institutional and Seizert Capital Partners as of March 31, 2026. The board will also review RFP results for a peer actuarial audit, with proposals from Boomershine, Foster and Foster, Lauterbach and Amen, and Risk and Regulatory. Other business includes an administrative services charge and reversal of 2025 contributions.
- Receive and file investment reports from Mariner Institutional and Seizert Capital Partners
- Review peer actuarial audit RFP results: bids from four firms including Boomershine and Foster & Foster
- Discussion of administrative services charge
- Discussion of reversal of 2025 contributions
- Receive State of Michigan Open Meetings Act handbook for information
DDA
The Royal Oak DDA will discuss and potentially approve a three-year extension for the Arts Beats & Eats festival, along with funding for holiday lighting, tree well replacements, and a new DDA intern. They will also review a development proposal at 505 S. Lafayette and updates on the Fifth Street pedestrian plaza and Centennial Commons maintenance.
- Arts Beats & Eats contract extension for 2026-2028
- Discussion of development at 505 S. Lafayette (Lafayette & Fifth Street)
- Fifth Street Pedestrian Improvement Project contract modifications
- Holiday Lighting 2026 funding proposal
- Centennial Commons maintenance cost estimate
The DDA approved forgoing tax increment revenue on parcel 72-25-21-277-001 for 30 years and directed coordination of Fifth Street Pedestrian Plaza Phase 2 improvements. Several contracts were authorized, including holiday lighting up to $387,799, tree well replacement up to $110,000, and a summer internship. Multi-year funding for Arts Beats & Eats was approved, totaling $190,000 annually for 2026-2027.
- Approved holiday lighting contract with English Gardens up to $387,799.47 (unanimous)
- Approved tree well pilot project up to $110,000 (unanimous)
- Approved DDA summer internship offer to Sarah Kohler not to exceed $5,940 (unanimous)
- Approved City Institute Small Business Tour Series up to $6,200 (unanimous)
- Approved Dinner Stroll 2026 support up to $15,000 and marketing up to $7,500 (unanimous)
- Approved Arts Beats & Eats funding: $190,000/year for FY26-27, $175,000/year for FY28-30 (unanimous)
- Approved forgoing tax increment revenue on 505 S. Lafayette for 30 years (Adrian Walker abstained)
- Approved Executive Director to coordinate Fifth Street Pedestrian Plaza Phase 2 improvements with developer (as part of same motion)
Charter Review Committee
This meeting agenda contains only technical boilerplate and embedded content with no listed discussion or decision items. It appears to be a placeholder or procedural placeholder.
Library Subcommittee
The Library Subcommittee will review and potentially recommend adoption of several policy updates, including adding an Artificial Intelligence section to the Materials Selection policy and creating new policies for Programming and Volunteers. They will also update the Free Literature and Internet Use policies to align with strategic goals.
- Update policy 3.20 Free Literature and Bulletin Board Postings
- Update policy 5.40 Internet Use Policy to correct referenced policy name
- Update policy 4.10 Materials Selection to add Section VII on Artificial Intelligence
- Review new Policy 5.60 Programming
- Review new Policy 5.70 Volunteers
Rehab Board of Appeals
The agenda for the Royal Oak Rehab Board of Appeals meeting on April 28, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.
Library Board
The Royal Oak Public Library Board will discuss and potentially approve several policy updates, including adding an Artificial Intelligence section to the Materials Selection policy, and adopt new policies on Programming and Volunteers. They will also review the first year of the 2026-28 strategic plan and receive financial reports for March 2026.
- Update Policy 4.10 Materials Selection to include section on Artificial Intelligence
- Adopt new Policy 5.60 Programming
- Adopt new Policy 5.70 Volunteers
- Update Policy 3.20 Free Literature and Bulletin Board Postings
- Review Year One 2026-28 Strategic Plan
City Commission
The Royal Oak City Commission will hold public hearings on special assessments for paving parking areas at multiple locations on Rochester Road and on an amended liquor license plan for Beppe restaurant. They will also vote on a six-year festival agreement with Arts, Beats and Eats and consider consent items including EV charger engineering, a sidewalk cafe license, and a conditional zoning extension.
- Public hearings for special assessment paving at 4300-4324, 4518, 4610-4612, and 4724-4732 Rochester Road
- Approval of sixth restated festival agreement with Arts, Beats and Eats for 2028-2030
- Public hearing on amended plan of operation for Beppe (703 N. Main) liquor license
- Award of professional engineering services for City Hall EV charger installation
- Extension of conditional zoning agreement at 600 East 11 Mile Road
Appointments Committee
The Royal Oak Appointments Committee will discuss historical boards and make appointments. Other items include approval of minutes from March 26, 2026, and public comment.
- Discussion of historical boards
- Appointments to be made
- Approval of March 26, 2026 meeting minutes
Commission for the Arts
The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts will consider approving a mural application, discuss community benefits programs, get an update on the painted piano project, and review a contract for an Artist Laureate. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comment.
- Approval of a mural application (Artist Statement Attachment, Mural Request 4 2026)
- Discussion of community benefits program (Community Benefits April 2026)
- Update on the painted piano project
- Review and possible action on Artist Laureate contract
Older Adults Advisory Board
The board will discuss the current status of the Aging in Place plan and review a transportation presentation. Members will also evaluate the potential creation of new subcommittees and receive updates on senior center operations.
- Review of Aging in Place Plan status
- Discussion on Community Benefits Guidelines
- Review of transportation presentation
- AARP TY25 Analysis update
- Discussion on forming new subcommittees
The board voted to hold a special meeting focused on reviewing the Aging in Place plan for newer members. Other business, including community benefits guidelines and transportation presentation, was tabled. Public comment raised requests for DDA adoption of the plan and charter revision.
- Approved special meeting to review Aging in Place plan (4-0)
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved March 12, 2026 minutes (4-0)
Historical Commission
The Royal Oak Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting covering approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and updates on events at the Orson Starr House including Ghost Tours and Civil War Day. They will also discuss unfinished business such as capital improvement projects, maintenance, a side porch, a new sign, and potential amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
- Discussion of potential Historic Preservation Ordinance amendments
- Update on Ghost Tours 2026
- Update on Civil War Day 2026
- Plans for Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026
- Capital improvement and maintenance updates at Orson Starr House
Environmental Advisory Board
The Environmental Advisory Board will discuss updates on a beekeeping contract for parks and the city's master plan. They will also hear about electric vehicle charging infrastructure and a resolution supporting International Compost Awareness Week. Other items include budget discussions and upcoming park cleanup events.
- Parks Department beekeeping contract and master plan update
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure and fleet update
- Draft resolution supporting International Compost Awareness Week
- EAB budget discussion continued
- Park cleanup event on April 25th
The Environmental Advisory Board adopted motions to support planning for increased EV charging infrastructure at City Hall, endorse International Compost Awareness Week, and forward a community benefits list to the city commission. The board also received updates on parks, beekeeping, and county sustainability programs.
- Adopted motion supporting planning for EV charging infrastructure at City Hall
- Adopted motion to support International Compost Week proclamation
- Adopted motion to provide community benefits list with arts commission recommendation to city commission
City School Liaison Committee
This meeting agenda for the Royal Oak City School Liaison Committee consists solely of technical formatting from the eSCRIBE software, with no substantive items for discussion or decision.
City Commission Special Meeting Budget Work Session
The City Commission will hold a work session to review and discuss the proposed budget for 2026. The meeting includes a budget overview and an opportunity for public comment. No specific decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Budget overview and discussion for 2026
Historic District Study Committee
The Historic District Study Committee will discuss historic designation with property owners at 2806 Bamlet. They will also hear from the Downtown Development Authority executive director about a downtown walking tour series sponsorship proposal. Other business includes reviewing endangered historic resources, updating the preservation plan, and mailing letters to property owners about potential historic designation for several addresses.
- Discussion with property owners regarding historic designation for 2806 Bamlet
- Special guest Isaac Kremer presents Downtown Royal Oak Walking Tour Series Sponsorship Proposal
- Review of threatened resources from SHPO 2025 Preservation Plan
- Update on Vinsetta Bridges Task Force
- Potential historic designations for 2830 Bembridge, 711 South Main Street, and 2517 North Main Street
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness request for a fence replacement at 1122 North Altadena in the LA Young Historic District. They will also discuss ongoing tasks including the Vinsetta Bridges Task Force and sign ordinance amendments, and receive an update on the 2025 Annual Report presentation. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes.
- Review fence replacement at 1122 North Altadena in LA Young Historic District
- Discussion on Vinestta Bridges Task Force
- Discussion on Sign Ordinance Amendments
- Update on 2025 Annual Report presentation to City Commission on April 27
- Discussion on Historic Preservation Ordinance Amendments
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a major rezoning and final PUD site plan for a Kroger retail complex with fueling station and 85 dwelling units at 2800 W. 14 Mile Rd. They will also consider a zoning text amendment to allow senior accessory dwellings, a site plan for an ice cream shop conversion at 620 Cherry Ave, and a sign variance for an electronic message center at a church.
- Rezoning and final PUD for Kroger large-scale retail, fueling station, and 85 apartments at 2800 W. 14 Mile Rd.
- Public hearing on zoning text amendment for senior accessory dwelling floor area (UFA).
- Site plan to convert former office building into ice cream shop at 620 Cherry Ave.
- Sign variance for electronic message center at Mitcham Chapel AME Church, 4207 W. 14 Mile Rd.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning from General Industrial to Planned Unit Development (PUD) and a final PUD site plan for a Kroger retail store with fuel station and an 85-unit apartment building at 2800 W. 14 Mile Rd. They also unanimously recommended approval of a text amendment to allow senior accessory dwelling units up to 600 sq ft in large-lot residential zones, and approved a site plan to convert a former office at 620 Cherry Ave. into an ice cream shop.
- Recommended rezoning to PUD and final site plan for Kroger development with 85 dwellings (unanimous)
- Recommended text amendment to permit senior accessory dwelling units up to 600 sq ft in One-Family Large Lot Residential (unanimous)
- Approved site plan for conversion of office into ice cream shop at 620 Cherry Ave. (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of March 10, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider a brownfield plan for 1225 N. Main St., involving demolition of a self-serve car wash and construction of a 12-dwelling multiple-family building called 1225 Flats. The board will also approve minutes from February 10, 2026, and take public comment.
- Consideration of Brownfield Plan B19 for 1225 N. Main St. (parcel 25-16-278-014)
- Demolition of existing self-serve car wash
- Construction of 12-unit apartment building (1225 Flats)
- Review of staff report, proposed plan, and presentation
- Approval of February 10, 2026 meeting minutes
The Royal Oak Brownfield Redevelopment Authority voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a brownfield plan for 1225 N. Main Street, allowing demolition of a car wash and construction of a 12-unit multifamily building. The plan includes up to $513,348 in eligible costs over 15 years. One member abstained.
- Recommended approval of brownfield plan B19 2026 for 1225 N. Main St. (1225 Flats) by City Commission (5-0, 1 abstention)
Community Engagement Advisory Board
The Community Engagement Advisory Board will discuss community outreach strategies for the upcoming 11 Mile Road construction project. They will also review a sponsorship proposal from Consumers Energy and plan promotional materials for Juneteenth. Several upcoming events are on the agenda, including a block party and a public safety forum.
- Consumers Energy sponsorship discussion
- Community engagement for 11 Mile Road construction
- Juneteenth Committee promotional materials
- Citywide Block Party / Community Resource Fair on June 2
- Prosecutor McDonald and Police Hot Topics forum on May 12
City Commission Special Meeting
The Royal Oak City Commission will hold a special meeting to consider appointing Jill Martin to the Civic Foundation Board and receive a report from the foundation's chairperson. The meeting includes public comment and is scheduled for only 15 minutes.
- Request for appointment of Jill Martin as Civic Foundation Board trustee (replacing Sharlan Douglas)
- Presentation of Royal Oak Civic Foundation Report by Chairperson Sharlan Douglas
City Commission Closed Session
This agenda for a City Commission closed session contains no substantive items. Only procedural boilerplate is present.
City Commission
The Royal Oak City Commission will consider several consent agenda items, including claims, purchase orders, and contract extensions. They will vote on traffic committee recommendations to install stop signs and adjust parking signs on multiple streets. The commission will also discuss amendments to the Worden Park license agreement, award a contract for library network cabling, and approve an agreement for a new city website.
- Install stop signs at E. Sixth Street and Blair Avenue to create four-way stop
- Move no-parking signs on N. Altadena Avenue south of 12 Mile Road
- Install no-parking signs on E. Lincoln Avenue and evaluate pedestrian islands
- Award contract for network cabling and demolition at library
- Approve professional services agreement for new city website
Older Adults Advisory Board
This meeting of the Older Adults Advisory Board has an agenda that contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive discussion items or decisions. The meeting appears to be routine with no reported business.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance appeals. The first seeks to allow a tattoo and body piercing studio, classified as an adult-oriented business, at 117 W 4th St., requiring waivers of distance requirements from existing regulated uses and nearby schools. The second requests a variance to build a 264 sq. ft. detached shed, exceeding the maximum allowable accessory floor area, at 1007 Butternut Ave.
- Public hearing on use variance and distance waivers for adult-oriented business at 117 W 4th St.
- Public hearing on variance to exceed accessory building size limit at 1007 Butternut Ave.
The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a use variance to establish a tattoo and body piercing studio defined as an adult-oriented business at 117 W 4th St., after motions to approve and deny both failed 4-3, as use variances require six affirmative votes. The board unanimously approved a non-use variance to waive 36 sq. ft. of maximum accessory floor area for a 264 sq. ft. shed at 1007 Butternut Ave.
- Use variance for adult tattoo studio denied (motion failed 4-3, insufficient votes)
- Motion to approve with condition also failed 4-3
- Motion to deny with additional distance waivers failed 4-3
- Non-use variance for shed addition approved unanimously
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will first tour the John Lindell Ice Arena and Total Soccer. During the meeting, they will discuss and take public comment on Whittier Park improvement concepts. The board will also receive an update from the Royal Oak Nature Society and consider recommendations for changes to the recreation fee schedule.
- Tour of John Lindell Ice Arena (1403 Lexington Blvd) at 6 pm
- Tour of Total Soccer (1319 Lexington Blvd) at approximately 6:20 pm
- Discussion of Whittier Park improvement concepts (memo and design attached)
- Royal Oak Nature Society update (2025 report)
- Recreation fee schedule recommendations (memo attached)
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to recommend City Commission approval of updated recreation fee schedules for 2026-2027. They also discussed Whittier Park pickleball court design concepts, hearing public comments and concerns. Staff reported on hiring, events, and a Nature Society update.
- Recommended Recreation Fee Schedule Changes for 2026-2027 (motion adopted)
DDA Business and Marketing
The Downtown Development Authority's Marketing and Business Relations Subcommittee will discuss a contract extension for the Arts Beats & Eats festival through 2028, a development proposal at 505 S. Lafayette, and funding for the 2026 Dinner Stroll. They will also review a DDA intern candidate, a walking tour series sponsorship, and a proposed reorganization of the subcommittee.
- Arts Beats & Eats contract extension for 2026-2028
- 505 S. Lafayette development from Akouri Development Group
- 2026 Dinner Stroll funding request
- DDA intern hiring (Sarah Kohler)
- City Institute walking tour sponsorship proposal
Veterans Events Committee
The Veterans Events Committee will review and plan upcoming events including the Memorial Day Parade, Field of Honor, Trek for Vets, and the New American Revolution Monument. The meeting includes approval of minutes from March 3, 2026, and reports from the chair and ex-officio.
- Memorial Day Parade planning
- Field of Honor event
- Trek for Vets event
- New American Revolution Monument update
The Veterans Events Committee approved spending up to $150 for an American flag for the grand marshal and up to $250 for breakfast for Boy Scouts. The committee voted to recommend Michael Baker for inclusion on the War Memorial, pending final approval by the Royal Oak City Commission.
- Approved $150 for American flag for grand marshal
- Approved $250 for Boy Scout breakfast on Memorial Day
- Approved Michael Baker for War Memorial inclusion (pending city commission)
Human Rights Commission
The Royal Oak Human Rights Commission is holding a regular meeting. They will discuss moving the May meeting and receive an update on a focus group. The agenda is largely procedural with public comment periods and commissioner reports.
- Moving the May meeting to a different date
- Focus group update
DDA Infrastructure
The Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority Infrastructure Committee is discussing several capital projects, including the Fifth Street Pedestrian Improvement Project with a contract modification. Other agenda items include holiday lighting 2026, sidewalk and tree well replacements, and a proposed permanent restroom for Centennial Commons. The committee will also consider hiring a DDA intern.
- Fifth Street Pedestrian Improvement Project contract modification (CAP05th contract mod 1)
- Holiday Lighting 2026 presentation
- Sidewalk Replacement Program review
- Tree Well Replacement update
- Throne Toilet and Permanent Restroom for Centennial Commons