Jeffrey Schulz

The council held a closed session regarding labor negotiations. Key actions included the approval of the sale of city-owned parcels to the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority for a new transit center, the appointment of a new member to the Police Advisory Commission, and the appointment of two residents to the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority Board. The council also authorized a service agreement renewal with CivicPlus for online municipal services and addressed a motion regarding the removal of a homeless encampment, which was ultimately tabled. Several other agenda items, including a collective bargaining agreement and a millage support resolution, were postponed to a future meeting.

The committee held a meeting to discuss departmental reports and policy matters. Key topics included a presentation of monthly reporting from the Ypsilanti Police Department, including arrest reports and offense summaries, a review of the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office FOIA response, discussions on Use of Force and De-Escalation policies, the LEAP CRU initiative, and the review of YPAC Annual Reports.

The commission reviewed several planning and zoning matters. Key topics included a rezoning application for 424 S. Mansfield to transition the property to a General Corridor district, and a review of proposed zoning text amendments concerning data centers, party stores, and planned unit developments. The commission also received committee reports regarding non-motorized infrastructure and general planning department updates, including the development of an interactive zoning map and master plan survey preparations.

The commission discussed planning for a future town hall meeting and addressed the potential removal of seats due to absenteeism. Furthermore, actions were taken regarding the election of new leadership, including a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, and the amendment of the commission's regular meeting schedule. Discussions also covered the handling of citizen complaint forms and requests for reports on discrimination complaints from the City Attorney.

The commission reviewed several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, including approvals for a privacy fence at 212 S Huron, a side entry landing at 303 N Huron, carriage house reconstruction at 422 N Hamilton, and window replacements with masonry infill at 2 W Michigan. Applications for signage at 133 W Michigan and site work at 130 N Huron were denied, with specific requirements for restoration or additional information provided. The commission also accepted demolition applications for the Ypsilanti Transit Center and a shed at 206 N Washington as complete, scheduling public hearings for these items. Additionally, the commission adopted a resolution recommending candidates for the Historic District Study Committee and discussed ongoing property monitoring issues and signage standards within the district.