City Council

CITY OF YPSILANTI REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, July 21, 2026 @ 6:00 PM Council Chambers One South Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Launch Meeting - Zoom I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. A MOMENT TO CENTER AND FOCUS IV. AGENDA APPROVAL V. PUBLIC COMMENT - 60 MINUTES TOTAL (3 MINUTES/EACH SPEAKER) VI. PROCLAMATIONS A. Proclamation for Ypsilanti Farmers Market Week, August 2-8, 2026. VII. PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation from Washtenaw Community College, Brandon Tucker VIII. ORDINANCES FIRST READING A. Ordinance No. 1466 – "424 S. Mansfield Rezoning.” Public Hearing Resolution No. 2026-148, close the public hearing. Resolution No. 2026-147, determination. B. Ordinance No. 1467 – "Walk Up Window Zoning Text Amendment.” Public Hearing Resolution No. 2026-150, close the public hearing. Resolution No. 2026-149, determination. C. Ordinance No. 1468 – "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE VI “INSPECTION AND CONTROL OF CERTAIN BUILDINGS” OF THE YPSILANTI CITY CODE, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 18-111, 18-115, 18-146, 18-148, AND ADDING SECTION 18-167.” Public Hearing Resolution No. 2026-152, close the public hearing. Resolution No. 2026-151, determination. D. Ordinance No. 1469 – "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE V “PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE” OF THE YPSILANTI CITY CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION 18-92.” Public Hearing Resolution No. 2026-154, close the public hearing. Resolution No. 2026-153, determination. IX. CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution No. 2026-155 Approving all items on the Consent Agenda. B. Resolution No. 2026-156 Approving the minutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 2026. C. Postponed Resolution No. 2026-144 Approving the new collective bargaining agreement between the City of Ypsilanti and the TPOAM, for the term terminating on June 30, 2030, as presented and authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the city, after approval by the City Attorney as to form. D. Resolution No. 2026-157 Approving the contract with CLEMIS and authorizing the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City. E. Resolution No. 2026-158 Awarding the towing contract to Budget Towing and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. F. Resolution No. 2026-159 Approving the proposal with OHM in the amount of $39,500 for the Parkridge Community Center Roof Replacement; also authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign this contract, subject to approval by the City Attorney. G. Resolution No. 2026-160 Awarding a contract for the Frog Island Parking Lot Replacement to T&M Asphalt Paving, Inc. in the amount of $936,962, with a contingency of $207,250, for a total of $1,144,212; also authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign this contract, subject to approval by the City Attorney. H. Resolution No. 2026-161 Approving the Property and Liability insurance renewal for the City, with the Michigan Municipal League (MML) Liability and Property Pool in the amount of $529,456. I. Resolution No. 2026-162 Resolution to Destigmatize Menstruation and Expand Access to Free Period Products. J. Resolution No. 2026-163 Appointing Youth Resident Sebastian Krage to the Police Advisory Commission, with a term ending July 1, 2027. K. Resolution No. 2026-164 Appointing 3 Residents to certain Boards and Commissions. L. Resolution No. 2026-165 Reappointing resident Ben Connor Barrie to the Parks and Arts Commission, with a term ending July 1, 2029. M. Resolution No. 2026-166 Reappointing 5 members to the YDDA, with different term expirations to ensure continuity and staggered terms throughout the board. X. RESOLUTIONS/MOTIONS/DISCUSSIONS A. Resolution No. 2026-167 Approving the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Public Hearing Resolution No. 2025-168, close the public hearing. Resolution No. 2025-167 determination. B. Tabled Resolution No. 2026-142 Authorizing the Removal of the Encampment at Kramer Street and Bell Street and Resolution No. 2026-169 Postponing the tabled resolution to a date certain, which will allow the Bell/Kramer Task Force sufficient time to develop potential solutions for the remaining campers and the neighborhood. C. Postponed Resolution No. 2026-143 Supporting the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) proposed replacement operating millage on the August 4, 2026 ballot. D. Resolution No. 2026-170 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with LEAF to install sharps containers in the city to be managed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and directing the City Manager to sign on Council’s behalf. E. Resolution No. 2026-171 Authorizing the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit qualified licensed professional surveyors to conduct surveys of the affected properties along First Avenue and prepare an Assessor's Plat. F. Resolution No. 2026-172 Authorizing and directing city staff to take all necessary action to enforce the Hearing Officer's Order, including the demolition of the building or structure at 539 S. Huron Street. G. Resolution No. 2026-173 Authorizing and directing city staff to take all necessary action to enforce the Hearing Officer's Order, including the demolition of the building or structure at 558 Madison Street. H. Resolution No. 2026-174 Authorizing and directing city staff to take all necessary action to enforce the Hearing Officer's Order, including the demolition of the building or structure at 601 E Michigan Avenue. I. Resolution No. 2026-175 Authorizing and directing city staff to take all necessary action to enforce the Hearing Officer's Order, including the demolition of the building or structure at 1032 Watling Blvd. J. Resolution No. 2026-176 Approving the request of Maiz Mexican Cantina, located at 36 E Cross Street, for a Social District License. K. Resolution No. 2026-177 Approving the request of Aubree’s Saloon Inc, located at 39 E Cross Street, for a Social District License. L. Resolution No. 2026-178 Approving the request of Sidetrack Bar & Grill, located at 56 E Cross Street, for a Social District License. M. Resolution No. 2026-179 Adopting the fee schedule pursuant to the Ypsilanti City Code, and the following fees relating to various sections of the City Code and activities of the City are hereby established, and the various City Departments are authorized to charge and collect such fees, effective immediately. N. Fireworks Discussion O. Resolution No. 2026-180 Directing City staff to initiate government-to-government outreach and relationship building with Tribal Nations having historical ties to the  Ypsilanti area to inform future efforts to acknowledge and honor indigenous history, heritage, and connection to the land. XI. BOARD AND COMMISSION - LIAISON REPORTS A. Police Advisory Commission B. Human Relations Commission C. Parks and Arts Commission D. Sustainability Commission E. Historic District Commission F. Planning Commission G. Zoning Board of Appeals XII. LIAISON REPORTS A. SEMCOG Update B. Washtenaw Area Transportation Study C. Urban County D. Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority E. Friends of Rutherford Pool XIII. COUNCIL PROPOSED BUSINESS XIV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR XV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER XVI. COMMUNICATIONS XVII. PUBLIC COMMENT - CONTINUED (3 MINUTES/EACH SPEAKER) XVIII. ADJOURNMENT A. Please click here to access the City Council Contact Form. This form can be used to submit any comments/concerns you might have about this agenda.