Ferndale, MI

City Council

The Ferndale City Council will vote on a $240,000 agreement for audit support services with Watson & Yates and adopt a management plan for the Downtown Ferndale Social District. The agenda includes a public hearing, though the specific subject of the hearing is not detailed in the provided text. The council will also approve a lease for 165 E 9 Mile and propose amendments to building and business regulations.

• Approval of Agreement for Audit Support Services with Watson & Yates in an Amount Not to Exceed $240,000
• Adoption of Management and Maintenance Plan for the Downtown Ferndale Social District
• Lease Agreement for 165 E 9 Mile
• Adoption of Updated Resolutions of Support and Financial Commitment for Grants offered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for $175,000.00
• Adoption of Resolution Denying the Licensure Appeal of a Short-Term Rental License at 2341 McDowell Street

City Council

The Ferndale City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, including minutes, appointments, and several resolutions. The regular agenda includes a lease agreement for 165 E 9 Mile, proposed amendments to municipal codes on building regulations and business licenses, and a public hearing. The council will also decide on extending a moratorium on immigration detention facilities and other items.

• Lease agreement for 165 E 9 Mile
• Amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 6 (Building) and Chapter 7 (Business Regulations)
• Resolution to extend temporary moratorium on immigration detention facilities
• Resolution denying short-term rental license appeal at 2341 McDowell Street
• Audit support services agreement with Watson & Yates up to $91,120

Planning Commission

The Ferndale Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes, and will hold a discussion on reviewing the city's ordinance regarding detention and data centers. No votes on the ordinance are scheduled; it is listed as a discussion item.

• Public hearing (item 5) — no specific topic listed
• Discussion of detention and data centers ordinance review (item 8.A)
• Approval of June 24, 2026 draft minutes (item 3.A)

Planning Commission

The Ferndale Planning Commission is meeting to consider routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from June 24, 2026, and to hold a public hearing. The main discussion item is a review of the ordinance regarding detention and data centers, which may affect future development in the city.

• Public hearing on agenda item 5
• Discussion of detention and data centers ordinance review (8.A)
• Approval of June 24, 2026 draft minutes

Downtown Development Authority

This is a special session of the Ferndale Downtown Development Authority, held for training purposes. The board will approve the agenda, hear public comments, and receive a presentation on DDA board training and strategy. No formal decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• DDA Board Training & Strategy Update presentation

Downtown Development Authority

This is a special session of the Downtown Development Authority held for training purposes. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including roll call, public comment, and a presentation on board training and strategy. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision.

• DDA Board Training & Strategy Update presentation

Board of Zoning Appeals - CANCELED

Arts and Beautification Commission

The Ferndale Arts and Beautification Commission is meeting to handle routine approvals and hear public comment. New business includes discussions on beautification awards, calendar review, USA 250th Birthday Celebration, Pollinator Parade, Garden at Harding Park, and Holiday Lights Award Signs. No votes on these items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of April 16, 2026 FAB minutes
• Discussion of Beautification Awards
• Discussion of USA 250th Birthday Celebration
• Discussion of Pollinator Parade
• Discussion of Garden at Harding Park

Arts and Beautification Commission

The Ferndale Arts and Beautification Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive staff updates. Key discussion items include youth art participation through contests and an update on the Ferndale Welcome Sign at the south end. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2026 meeting
• Staff update on youth art participation (Oakland County Kids' Calendar, MML Foundation)
• Update on Ferndale Welcome Sign – South End

Liquor License Review Committee

The Ferndale Liquor License Review Committee is meeting to approve minutes from a prior meeting and to review a liquor license application for 505 Livernois Street. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, and a call to audience. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of liquor license application at 505 Livernois Street
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2025

City Council

The Ferndale City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple approvals, including a $125,000 snow removal equipment purchase, a $112,221.95 leaf vacuum trailer, and special event permits for the DIY Street Fair and Fall Festival. A public hearing is scheduled, and the council will also vote on a budget amendment and contracts for planning services and road salt.

• Approval to purchase snow removal equipment and attachments not to exceed $125,000
• Approval to purchase one replacement Titan Pro Plus leaf vacuum trailer from MacQueen for $112,221.95
• Approval of a special event permit for the 2026 DIY Street Fair
• Approval of application and resolution for a special alcohol license during the 2026 Ferndale Fall Festival
• Approval of the purchase of bulk road salt from Detroit Salt Company for 2026-2027 not to exceed $123,609

City Council

The Ferndale City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple routine approvals, including special event permits, contracts, and equipment purchases. The regular agenda includes a single item: approval to purchase a replacement leaf vacuum trailer for $112,221.95. A public hearing is scheduled, and the meeting opens with a presentation of yard awards.

• Approval to purchase snow removal equipment and attachments up to $125,000
• Approval to purchase one replacement Titan Pro Plus Leaf Vacuum Trailer from MacQueen for $112,221.95
• Approval of fees for as-needed planning services to OHM in the amount of $9,400.00
• Approval of DPW network equipment replacement by Macro Connect for $17,132.52
• Approval of bulk road salt purchase from Detroit Salt Company for 2026-2027 up to $123,609

City Council

The Ferndale City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional rezoning request for 241 Pearson Street, changing from R-2 Residential to MXD-2 Corridor Mixed Use. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including the purchase of two police vehicles, a pavement marking contract, and a lease agreement for 165 E 9 Mile. Presentations include the Citizens Police Advisory and Review Board annual report and an accessibility report.

• Conditional rezoning request at 241 Pearson Street from R-2 to MXD-2
• Purchase of two 2026 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors and accessories for $138,826.43
• Professional services agreement with Giffels Webster for 2026 Pavement Marking Program, not to exceed $8,544
• Lease agreement for 165 E 9 Mile
• Proclamation of July 2026 as Disability Pride Month

Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to discuss Disability Pride Month planning and accessibility awards. The meeting includes a presentation by Building Official Emily Loomis and the introduction of new member Simon Cohen.

• Planning for Disability Pride Month Ice Cream Social
• Discussion of Accessibility Awards
• Presentation by Building Official Emily Loomis
• Introduction of new member Simon Cohen

The Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and voted to grant awards to both nominees for the 2026 Accessibility Awards.

• Approved Meeting Minutes
• Approved awarding both nominees for the 2026 Accessibility Awards

Citizens Police Advisory & Review Board

The Citizens Police Advisory & Review Board will meet to review Response to Resistance reports and police conduct complaints. The board will also discuss its annual presentation and a request for a member to attend the Fern and Learn graduation.

• Review of Response to Resistance (R2R) reports
• Review of Police Conduct Complaints (PCC)
• Annual Presentation by Citizens Police Advisory Review Board (CPARB)
• Request for member to present at Fern and Learn Graduation

City Council - Administrative Hearing

The City Council will hold an administrative hearing to review the denial of a short-term rental license. The meeting also includes standard public comment and procedural items.

• Review of Short-Term Rental License Denial at 2341 McDowell Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional rezoning request for a property at 241 Pearson Street. The body will also vote on police vehicle purchases and a pavement marking agreement.

• Conditional Rezoning Request from R-2 to MXD-2 at 241 Pearson Street
• Purchase of two 2026 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors for $138,826.43
• Professional Services Agreement with Giffels Webster for 2026 Pavement Marking Program not to exceed $8,544
• Lease Agreement for 165 E 9 Mile
• Sidewalk Hardship Exemptions

City Council - Administrative Hearing

The City Council will hold an administrative hearing to review the denial of a short-term rental license. The meeting also includes time for public comment.

• Review of Short-Term Rental License Denial at 2341 McDowell Street

Planning Commission - CANCELED

Board of Zoning Appeals - CANCELED

Joint Pension Boards

The Joint Pension Boards will review performance reports for the Police and Fire and Employee Retirement Systems, consider approving minutes from May 13, and discuss a proposed ordinance for the Ferndale Employees' Retirement System.

• Police and Fire Pension Board Q4 Performance Reports (April-June 2026)
• Employee Retirement System Q4 Performance Reports (April-June 2026)
• Review of proposed Ferndale Employees' Retirement System Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026 Joint Pension Board Meeting

City Council

The City Council will review several financial and service agreements, including a feasibility study for the Livernois Corridor. The meeting includes presentations regarding Fire Station #1 rehabilitation and various contract approvals.

• Livernois Corridor Improvement Authority Feasibility Study by OHM Advisors ($15,000)
• PerformYard Employee Performance Management System agreement ($17,000 over three years)
• K&S Engineers sound study contract ($9,850)
• FY27 City of Ferndale Fee Schedule
• Oakland County Parks Community Park and Trail Capital Grant Program amendment

City Council

The Ferndale City Council will consider several approvals on its consent agenda, including a $15,000 feasibility study for the Livernois Corridor Improvement Authority and a $17,000 three‑year agreement with PerformYard for an employee performance system. On the regular agenda, the council will vote on contracts for a sound study ($9,850) and a lawn‑cutting services proposal, and will approve an award for a racial impact assessment bid. A presentation will also be made of a check for the Fire Station #1 rehabilitation project.

• Approval of Livernois Corridor Improvement Authority Feasibility Study by OHM Advisors – $15,000
• Approval of agreement with PerformYard for Employee Performance Management System – $17,000 over three years
• Approval of contract for Sound Study by K&S Engineers – $9,850
• Approval of award for Racial Impact Assessment bid
• Presentation of a check for Fire Station #1 Rehabilitation Project from Representative Scott's Office

City Council - Special Meeting

The Ferndale City Council will hold a special meeting with one substantive item: a vote to enter closed session for a periodic personnel evaluation of the City Manager, as allowed under Michigan law. No other business is scheduled.

• Consideration to enter closed session for periodic personnel evaluation of the City Manager (MCL 15.268(a))

Downtown Development Authority

La Autoridad de Desarrollo del Centro (Downtown Development Authority) votará sobre un contrato para un Oficial de Recursos del Centro. La junta también recibirá actualizaciones sobre señalización y mejoras de aceras, y escuchará recomendaciones para el Distrito Social de Ferndale (Zona PATIO). Otros puntos incluyen la aprobación de actas e informes financieros.

• Contrato para el Oficial de Recursos del Centro (voto)
• Actualizaciones de señalización y aceras (presentación)
• Recomendaciones para el Distrito Social de Ferndale (Zona PATIO) (presentación)
• Aprobar las actas de la reunión de la Junta Directiva del 11 de junio de 2026 (agenda de consentimiento)
• Informes financieros (agenda de consentimiento)

Planning Commission

La reunión de la Comisión de Planificación de Ferndale revisará dos solicitudes de rezonificación: una para 241 Pearson Street para cambiar de Residencial R‑2 a Uso Mixto de Corredor MXD‑2, y otra para 146 Stratford Road para cambiar de Residencial R‑1 a Uso Mixto de Corredor MXD‑2. Se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública como parte de la agenda. La comisión también discutirá un taller sobre instalaciones de detención y centros de datos presentado por OHM Consultants.

• Rezonificación condicional de 241 Pearson Street (R‑2 a Uso Mixto de Corredor MXD‑2)
• Rezonificación de 146 Stratford Road (R‑1 a Uso Mixto de Corredor MXD‑2)
• Audiencia pública
• Taller sobre instalaciones de detención y centros de datos con OHM Consultants

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará una enmienda a la carta que aborda las vacantes en cargos electos. Otros puntos importantes incluyen la aprobación de los contratos del Programa de Reemplazo de Líneas de Servicio de Plomo para el año fiscal 2027 y un acuerdo de servicios profesionales para el Diseño de Mejora de la Tubería Principal de Agua de Eight Mile Road. La agenda de consentimiento incluye numerosas aprobaciones de contratos, aumentos salariales y permisos para eventos especiales.

• Enmienda a la Carta sobre Vacantes en Cargos Electos (8.C)
• Aprobación de los Contratos del Programa de Reemplazo de Líneas de Servicio de Plomo para el año fiscal 2027 (8.A)
• Aprobación del Acuerdo de Servicios Profesionales de Giffels Webster para el Diseño de Mejora de la Tubería Principal de Agua de Eight Mile Road (8.B)
• Aprobación del Acuerdo de Servicios Profesionales con OHM Advisors para Mejoras Mecánicas de DPW hasta $69,800 (7.G)
• Aprobación del Programa de Inspección y Cumplimiento de FOG por Eganix por $58,280 (7.I)

Board of Zoning Appeals - CANCELED

Downtown Development Authority

La junta de la Downtown Development Authority votará sobre un contrato para el mantenimiento del centro y la aprobación de los aumentos salariales del año fiscal 2027 para el personal de la DDA. También recibirán presentaciones sobre la señalización del centro y actualizaciones de las aceras, así como un resumen de Art March 2026 y un avance de la serie de conciertos Nine on Nine.

• Contrato para el Mantenimiento del Centro
• Aprobación de los Aumentos Salariales del año fiscal 2027 para el Personal de la DDA
• Presentación de Señalización del Centro y Actualizaciones de Aceras
• Resumen de Art March 2026 y Avance de la Serie de Conciertos Nine on Nine
• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 14 de mayo de 2026 e informes financieros (agenda de consentimiento)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal discutirá y votará sobre una enmienda propuesta a la carta orgánica para ponerla en la boleta, la cual requeriría que los miembros del consejo renuncien para postularse a la alcaldía. El orden del día de consentimiento incluye la adopción de una ordenanza que prohíbe la liberación ilegal de globos, la aprobación de contratos para mejoras mecánicas del Departamento de Parques y Obras Públicas ($69,800), restauración de pavimento ($20,000) e instalación de mulch en el parque infantil ($15,990), así como nombramientos a juntas y comisiones. Se lista una audiencia pública pero no se identifica un artículo específico.

• Enmienda a la carta orgánica en la boleta sobre la renuncia del consejo para postularse a la alcaldía
• Adopción de una ordenanza para prohibir la liberación ilegal de globos
• Acuerdo de servicios profesionales con OHM Advisors para mejoras del DPO ($69,800)
• Servicios de restauración y señalización de pavimento según necesidad por hasta $20,000
• Instalación de mulch en el parque infantil por Superior Groundcover Inc. por $15,990