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Council approves fleet, road and zoning actions

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Council approves fleet, road and zoning actions

The council approved equipment and vehicle purchases totaling $189,648.56, including two police patrol vehicles, a brine machine, fleet software, mobile lifts and a utility trailer. It also approved water reliability plan updates, pavement-marking participation, a $75-per-day city spigot fee, permanent traffic controls and a special land use for Sugarcoated at 3462 Greenfield Road.

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Council Approves Board Appointments

The council unanimously approved 7 new appointments and 18 reappointments to Berkley boards and commissions, with terms generally ending in 2029, 2031, or as specified in the minutes.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Council approves zoning and water settlement actions

Berkley City Council unanimously approved zoning-code changes and authorized a legal-services agreement related to public drinking water settlements. The council also approved special assessment rolls, a 2025-26 budget amendment, property cleanup and emergency board-up services, and participation in development block grant programs.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Council Vacates Ellwood Heights Alley

Council unanimously approved vacating an alley covering the northerly 18 feet of lots 39–49 in the Ellwood Heights Subdivision after a public hearing that drew no comments. Council also approved participation in the 2026 Oakland County Local Road Improvement Program and authorized updated agreements for the city’s on-site health and wellness center.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council Advances Zoning and Property Changes

Council unanimously approved first readings of two ordinances changing zoning, parking, sign, development-completion, and financial-guarantee rules, and approved a resolution conveying property to and from the Berkley School District.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Berkley Approves Bacon Avenue Reconstruction

The City Council unanimously awarded the Bacon Avenue water main and road reconstruction contract for $5,295,656.40, with an additional $529,565 in contingency funds. Council also approved up to $748,703 for construction engineering services.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council Approves Zoning and Parking Changes

Council unanimously approved four city-initiated zoning actions and a license agreement for a municipal parking lot. The zoning actions cover 2451 Franklin Road, portions of 3170 and 3180 Eleven Mile Road, and parcel 25-16-352-026; all votes were 6-0.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Council approves code changes and rezonings

The council unanimously approved a consent agenda covering three code amendments, four city-initiated rezonings on Sunnyknoll Avenue and Franklin Road, Neptune R900i water-meter purchases, and a 2026 summer maintenance agreement, subject to legal review and city-manager execution.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Council Reviews Proposed 2026-27 Budget

The proposed FY 2026/27 budget includes an estimated 7.5% increase in storm, water and sewage utility rates, with an 8% variable increase also listed. The plan includes $1 million annually for lead service line replacements and shifts some funding from road repairs to that work.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Council Reviews Proposed City Budget

The council reviewed a proposed FY 2026–27 budget using a 17.34-mill city manager recommendation compared with 16.6 mills previously approved by the council; no final budget adoption was recorded.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council Approves Four Residential Rezonings

The City Council unanimously approved rezoning four properties—2429, 2431 and 2435 Sunnyknoll Avenue and 2437 Franklin Road—from R-1AB to R-1CD single-family residential districts. Council also unanimously adopted updated noise regulations with measurable decibel and sound-pressure standards.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Officials Receive Special Land Use Training

Berkley City Council and Planning Commission members completed training on reviewing special land uses, including decision standards, public hearings, conditions of approval, and legally sound motions. The agenda was approved unanimously, with 11 ayes and no nays.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council Approves City Facility Security Upgrades

Berkley City Council unanimously approved contracts for security upgrades at City Hall, the Community Center, Public Safety, and the Library, subject to legal and administrative review. The council also authorized a May 4 public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 operating budget and millage rates.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council discusses special events policy

Council discussed a proposed framework for city support of special events, including offering 50% of costs up to $5,000 for certain co-sponsored events while private organizers would cover 100% of their costs. No final policy was adopted.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Council approves multiple city code changes

Council unanimously approved five ordinances, including updated noise standards, changes to snow-emergency parking restrictions, revised residential drainage documentation rules, and clarifications for municipal civil infractions and noxious weeds.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Council Advances Parking Payment Proposal

Berkley City Council directed staff to continue developing a Payment in Lieu of Parking program, with market-based fees and flexibility for appropriate development, while excluding multifamily projects. No zoning amendment or fee was approved at this meeting.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Approves Sewer and Transit Services

Council unanimously approved using Oakland County Cooperative Contracts 011677/011678 with DVM Utilities for sewer lining services and approved the FY26 SMART Specialized Services contract, subject to resolving the city attorney’s concerns about Section 11.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Council Adopts Five-Year Recreation Plan

Berkley City Council unanimously adopted the updated 2026–2030 Five-Year Recreation Master Plan as a guide for improving recreation for residents.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Council Appoints Four Board Members

The City Council unanimously appointed four residents to two city boards, with all terms ending in February 2029.

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Briefing

Jan 23, 2026

Council Holds Closed Session on Manager Evaluation

The council voted 6-0 to meet in closed session for the City Manager’s periodic performance evaluation. The session lasted from 3:35 p.m. to 4:42 p.m.; the minutes document no public decision or evaluation outcome.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Adopts Zoning Amendments

The City Council unanimously adopted various zoning ordinance amendments and approved a contract for Better City LLC to develop an economic development strategy. It also approved municipal parking agreements for two parcels and waived attorney-client privilege for correspondence related to an ethics complaint. The mayor reported that approximately 500 lead service lines have been identified and replaced at an estimated $8,000 to $10,000 per line, with verification continuing.

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