Presentation of the Quarter 3 Strategic Framework Report

Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Lydia Brauher, gave a presentation of highlights from the Quarter 3 Strategic Framework Report. This report shows how the City has made progress in achieving the goals and focuses outlined in our Strategic Framework.

Highlights included: 

• As examples of organizational effectiveness, three of our department directors were accepted into the Michigan Municipal League’s 16/50 Women’s Leadership Program and the Department of Public Safety was reaccredited by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission

• The adoption of our Economic Development Strategy as an example of economic sustainability. 

• Our City Clerk continues to work with the Emergency Manager and school district to ensure safety and security for the upcoming general election as an example of community assets. 

• Parks and Recreation engagement to determine future Community Center green space use and the Touch-a-Truck event giving residents an opportunity to interact directly with Public Works and Public Safety vehicles as examples of open communications. 

• The Library received a $1,000 donation from Vibe Credit Union to sponsor summer programs as an example of fiscal stewardship.

Thank you to all of our departments for their continued dedication to making Berkley better every day!

Holiday Lights Parade Special Event Application

The Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony has been approved. The event is organized by the Berkley Holiday Lights Committee and Berkley Jr. Women’s Club and is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 5, 2026. More information, including donation opportunities to support the parade, is available at berkleyholidayparade.com.

First reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Berkley, Michigan to amend Section 5.09.E.2 Exterior side yards on corner lots of Chapter 138 Zoning of the City of Berkley Code of Ordinances

Community Development Director Kristen Kapelanski presented an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. This amendment has been made to more clearly outline how far principal and accessory buildings must be placed from one another specifically on corner lots. Full details of the Ordinance amendment, including a diagram of the scenario described, can be found at berkleymi.portal.civicclerk.com

Lease Termination Agreement and Lease Agreement with Berkley School District for Angell

This termination and new lease agreement have been made to replace a mutual lease agreement made between the Berkley School District and the City in 1973. The new agreement reflects a change in property ownership between the District and the City. Now, instead of the agreement including a lease of District land to the City and municipal land to the District, the lease is only for the City to lease land from the District as they own all lots of the formerly outlined land.
 

Want to Learn More?

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• Review the agenda and minutes

• Our next Council meeting will be Monday, November 16 at 7pm - we’d love to see you there!

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