Zoning changes and property sales approved
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The City Commission approved two zoning ordinances affecting the Lakeview District and Beckley Road Corridor, along with multiple consent items including city property sales, a generator demand-response renewal, and software contracts.
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What this means
The commission approved a new T-6 zoning district for part of the Lakeview District and rezoned 84 parcels along the Beckley Road Corridor from B-2 commercial zoning to T-6. These changes are meant to support a mixed-use, walkable district. The commission also approved sales of three city-owned parcels and contracts for emergency generator demand-response agreements and information security and asset management software.
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- Approved Ordinance #14-2026 to add a T-6 zoning district for part of the Lakeview District and make related code corrections.
- Approved Ordinance #15-2026 to rezone 84 parcels along the Beckley Road Corridor from B-2 Regional Commercial District to T-6 Lakeview Business District.
- Authorized the sale of city-owned vacant, tax-reverted properties at Parcels #3870-00-245-0 and 9070-00-012-0.
- Authorized the sale of Parcel #54-080-049-21.
- Authorized the City Manager to enter into two 2027 emergency commercial and industrial demand response renewal agreements with Consumers Energy for generators at City Hall and ten city-owned lift stations.
- Approved a Multi-Factor Authentication solution with SHI International Corp. with an estimated first-year cost of $60,497.99.
- Authorized an Enterprise License Agreement with Azteca Systems, LLC for the Cityworks Asset Management System in a not-to-exceed one-year amount of $54,348.00.
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City Commission Regular Meeting
Agenda
- Invocation
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- Proclamations Awards
- 2026-208 Proclamation for LGBTQIA+ Pride Monthattachments=1Decision: Proclamations Awards
- 2026-155 Proclamation for National Day of Summer Learning 2026attachments=1Decision: Proclamations Awards
- Chair Notes Added or Deleted Resolutions
- Petitions Communications Reports
- Public Comment Regarding Any Remaining Agenda Items(Limited to four minutes per individual)
- Introduction of Ordinances
- 14-2026 #14-2026 - A Proposed Ordinance, 14-2026, to amend Chapter 1240 Zoning Districts and Map, Chapter 1241 Schedule of Regulations, and Chapter 1250, Section 1250.04 Form-based development standards for T-3, T-4, and T-5 of the zoning code to add a T-6 zoning district that will encompass part of the Lakeview District; specifically, those properties that are currently zoned B-2 and make minor corrections to each Chapter. The new district will include regulations that reflect the recommendations of the Lakeview District Subplan to create a mixed-use walkable district.ORDINANCE NO. 14-2026 The City of Battle Creek Ordains: That the following sections are introduced: Section 1. A Proposed Ordinance, 210-2026, to amend Chapter 1240 Zoning Districts and Map, Chapter 1241 Schedule of Regulations, and Chapter 1250, Section 1250.04 Form-based development standards for T-3, T-4, and T-5 of the zoning code to add a T-6 zoning district that will encompass part of the Lakeview District; specifically, those properties that are currently zoned B-2 and make minor corrections to each Chapter. The new district will include regulations that reflect the recommendations of the Lakeview District Subplan to create a mixed-use walkable district. Section 2. Should any section, clause or phrase of this Ordinance be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, saving any prosecution, criminal or administrative appeal pending on, or violation cited on or before the effective date of this Ordinance, which shall remain subject to the Ordinance provision existing at the time of the alleged violation. Section 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, this Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days from the date of its publication, in accordance with the provisions of Section 401 of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. | attachments=8 | reports=1Decision: Introduction of Ordinances
- 15-2026 #15-2026 - A Proposed Ordinance, 15-2026 to rezone 84 parcels located along the Beckley Road Corridor from B-2 Regional Commercial District to T-6 Lakeview Business District.ORDINANCE NO. 15-2026 The City of Battle Creek Ordains: That the following is introduced: Section 1. An Ordinance to rezone 84 parcels located along the Beckley Road Corridor from B-2 Regional Commercial District to T-6 Lakeview Business District. Section 2. Should any section, clause or phrase of this Ordinance be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, saving any prosecution, criminal or administrative appeal pending on, or violation cited on or before the effective date of this Ordinance, which shall remain subject to the Ordinance provision existing at the time of the alleged violation. Section 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, this Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days from the date of its publication, in accordance with the provisions of Section 401 of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. | attachments=2 | reports=1Decision: Introduction of Ordinances
- Commission Comment Regarding Meeting Business
- Consent Agenda
- 2025-761 MinutesDecision: Consent Agenda
- 2025-764 Minutes for the June 16, 2026 City Commission Regular Meetingattachments=1Decision: Consent Agenda
- 2026-187 Minutes for the June 16, 2026 City Commission Closed SessionDecision: Consent Agenda
- 2026-214 Minutes for the June 25, 2026 City Commission Goal Setting Workshopattachments=1Decision: Consent Agenda
- 2025-762 Petitions, Communications, ReportsDecision: Consent Agenda
- 2025-765 City Manager's Report for July 7, 2026attachments=1Decision: Consent Agenda
- 2025-763 ResolutionsDecision: Consent Agenda
- 421 421 - A Resolution seeking authorization for the sale of city-owned vacant, tax-reverted properties, Parcels #3870-00-245-0 and 9070-00-012-0.RESOLUTION NO. 421 Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek: That the City Manager is authorized to execute a quit claim deed for vacant, city-owned, tax-reverted properties in accordance with the following schedule: Parcel Numbers: 3870-00-245-0 9070-00-012-0 Legal Descriptions: HARTS ADD LOTS 114 & 115 WELCH ADD LOT 11 Purchaser: Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo, 215 Westnedge Ave N, Kalamazoo, Mi 49007. Holy Light Missionary Baptist Church, 163 Parrish Street, Battle Creek, MI 49037 Sale Price: $330.00 $330.00 | attachments=2 | reports=1Decision: Consent Agenda
- 422 422 - A Resolution authorizing the Sale of Parcel #54-080-049-21.RESOLUTION NO. 422 Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek: That the City Manager is authorized to execute the attached purchase agreement to sell parcel #54-080-049-21, located at 5th and Helmer in the City of Springfield, MI, for $48,000.00, attached here, or one in substantially similar form that meets with the approval of the City Attorney. | attachments=1 | reports=1Decision: Consent Agenda
- 423 423 - A Resolution seeking authorization for the City Manager to enter into two 2027 Emergency Commercial and Industrial Demand Response Renewal Agreements for use of the generators at City Hall, 10 N. Division Street, and ten City-owned lift stations, both with Consumers Energy.RESOLUTION NO. 423 Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek: That the City Manager is authorized to enter into the attached renewal agreements with Consumers Energy to participate in the 2027 Emergency Commercial and Industrial Demand Response Program for use of the generator at 10 N. Division Street and ten lift station generators, both with Consumers Energy or agreements with substantially similar terms, that have been approved by the City Attorney. | attachments=2 | reports=1Decision: Consent Agenda
- 424 424 - A Resolution accepting the proposal of best value for a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Solution with Professional Services from SHI International Corp., in an estimated first year amount of $60,497.99 with unit prices prevailing.RESOLUTION NO. 424 Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek: That the proposal of best value for a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Solution with Professional Services is accepted from SHI International Corp., in an estimated first year amount of $60,497.99 with unit prices prevailing. The City Manager is authorized to execute Contract No. 2026-074R and all related documents and renewals, which will be paid from the appropriate Information Technology account. | attachments=1 | reports=1Decision: Consent Agenda
- 425 425 - A Resolution seeking authorization of a contract with Azteca Systems, LLC for an Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) for Cityworks Asset Management System (AMS) in a not-to-exceed one year amount of $54,348.00.RESOLUTION NO. 425 Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek: That the City Manager is authorized to execute contract #2027-002C with Azteca Systems, LLC for a Cityworks Asset Management System in a not-to-exceed one year amount of $54,348.00 which will be paid for by Account #671.10.9170.931.010. The City Manager or her designee is also authorized to approve change orders for up to 10% for City-initiated and pre-approved changes in scope. | attachments=1 | reports=1Decision: Consent Agenda
- Resolutions Not Included in the Consent Agenda
- General Public Comment(Limited to three minutes per individual)
- Commission Comments
- Adjournment
Documents from this meeting
- Agendahttps://battlecreekmi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=427,plainText=false)
- Packethttps://battlecreekmi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=428,plainText=false)
- Minuteshttps://battlecreekmi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=431,plainText=false)
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