Trini Lopez Pehlivanoglu

Flock license plate reader surveillance

$246,783 state grant with a $160,408.95 local match for theft prevention programs.

PILOT Tax Incentives for Affordable and Workforce Housing

The developer requests a 4% PILOT for 15 years on a $37 million project; construction is targeted for early 2028 to March 2029.

Rewrite of the city noise ordinance

Misdemeanor enforcement could mean LPD time and paperwork per complaint, but no direct cost figure was given.

Virtual currency machine licensing

Operators would pay an annual licensing fee; details of the fee amount aren't set in this discussion.

FY2027-2028 budget priorities

The priorities will guide public service spending in fiscal year 2027/28, though no dollar figures are given in the record.

Supportive housing services funding

The funding amount wasn't specified at this meeting.

Homeless Encampment Sweeps and Winter Shelter

Speakers cited over $350,000 in proposed surveillance spending that they argued should fund housing and shelter instead.

Office of the Independent Internal Auditor

Creating the auditor office will carry staffing costs, though the exact figure wasn't discussed.

Fair Chance Access to Housing ordinance

Violations carry $500 municipal civil infraction fines, with warnings instead during the first year.

New City Hall opening and sale of old building

On budget; property transfers to Beitler Group 60 days after last staff vacate.

Make Safe or Demolish order at 1606 Reo Rd.

Demolition or securing costs are typically charged to the property or assessed against it; no specific figure is available.

OPRA tax abatement for 2231 W. Willow Street renovation

The city forgoes some property tax revenue during the abatement period to make the rehab projects pencil out.

Stop sign and turn restrictions at five intersections

César Chávez Avenue renaming

Renaming would be costly for residents and businesses affected.

Michigan Avenue Corridor 2026 activities update

Could become a budget priority in FY 2027/2028 if the city lacks staff to do the work.

Saginaw Street Corridor 2026 Activities

Costs include mural sponsorships and a vinyl wrap engagement with M3; specific figures were not stated.

MDOT US-127 Phase: I-496 to Lake Lansing Road

The contract cost was not stated in the minutes, though the board directed taxes be removed.

CSO project noise permits (Ottawa Street and 015 South)

Up to $2 million in federal funding could be lost if the CSO 015 South project misses the September deadline.

Unsafe structure at 6031 S. MLK Jr. Blvd.

Estimated repairs run about $4.98 million, which is why demolition is on the table.

Anishinaabe Park Proposal

The group says its grant strategy requires project approval before grant applications, and the LEDC called the RFP incomplete on financing.

Approval of October 12, 2026 minutes

Resolution - City Council Meeting Schedule 2027

Resolution - Set Public Hearing for Fair Chance Access to Housing ordinance

Tribute; Michigan Heritage Rodeo (PEND-4606)

Appointment; Christopher Buck to Downtown Lansing, Inc. Board (PEND-4618)

Consent Agenda (items 4-10)

Ordinance Adopted: Baltic Flatz PILOT, 911-1103 W. Cavanaugh Rd. (PEND-4592)

Ordinance Adopted: Carolina Flatz PILOT, 2411 & 2206 Risdale Ave. / 4316 Pleasant Grove Rd. (PEND-4593)

Ordinance Adopted: Pacific Flatz PILOT, 1317-1421 E. Kalamazoo St. (PEND-4594)

Ordinance Adopted: Ventnor Flatz PILOT, 1000-1156 Dorchester Cir. & 4612/4620 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. (PEND-4595)

Ordinance Adopted: Chapter 654 Noise Ordinance Amendments (PEND-4613)

October 26, 2026

Fee: monthly parking permit at Lot #8 (PEND-4639)

Minutes of October 15, 2026

Resolution - Donation Acceptance; Lansing Police Department's 2026 National Indigenous People's Day Celebration

Resolution - Monthly Parking Permit Fee for City Lot #8

Adopt Ordinance #1365 – Safe and Secure Housing Initiative (Chapter 230, Section 230.02)

Adopt Ordinance #1366 – Virtual Currency Machine Licensing (Chapter 873)

Resolution #2026-274 – ATPA Grant Acceptance ($246,783)

Consent Agenda (Items 8-14 and 16)

Ordinance Adopted: Baltic Flatz PILOT, 911-1103 W. Cavanaugh Rd. (PEND-4592)

Ordinance Adopted: Carolina Flatz PILOT, 2411 & 2206 Risdale Ave. / 4316 Pleasant Grove Rd. (PEND-4593)

Ordinance Adopted: Pacific Flatz PILOT, 1317-1421 E. Kalamazoo St. (PEND-4594)

Ordinance Adopted: Ventnor Flatz PILOT, 1000-1156 Dorchester Cir. & 4612/4620 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. (PEND-4595)

Ordinance Adopted: Chapter 654 Noise Ordinance Amendments (PEND-4613)

Adopt Ordinance #1365 – Safe and Secure Housing Initiative (Chapter 230, Section 230.02)

Adopt Ordinance #1366 – Virtual Currency Machine Licensing (Chapter 873)

An ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan to conform the Lansing Codified Ordinances to the 2026 revised Lansing City Charter to add new Chapter 245

Adoption of Ordinance adding Chapter 245, Office of the Independent Internal Auditor (PEND-4552)

Closed Session - Wage Reopener Negotiation Strategy (MCL 15.268(c))

Closed Session - Pending Litigation Consultation (MCL 15.268(e))

Closed Session - Privileged Attorney Materials (MCL 15.268(1)(h))

Resolution Requesting Termination of All City Agreements with Flock (PEND-4578)

Resolution #2026-228 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION AND THE LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT TO TERMINATE ALL CONTRACTS WITH FLOCK LICENSE PLATE READER (LPR) CAMERAS

the motion to adopt the resolution

Noise Special Permit; Leavitt and Starck Excavating, Inc., CSO 015 South Project (PEND-4533)

An ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to amend Title 8 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances to add a new Chapter 247, Sections 247.01 to 247.04 in order to transition existing City boards and c

An ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to amend Chapter 248 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances to add a new Section 248.02 in order to transition existing Board of Water and Light members to t

An ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to amend Chapter 266 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances to amend Section 266.01, remove Section 266.02, and renumber Section 266.03 in order to provide f

to amend Chapter 886 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances, Sections 886.01-886.07, to authorize a property tax exemption for certain eligible properties in exchange for a service charge in lieu of taxes

to repeal Chapter 886 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances, Tax Exemptions for Multifamily Dwelling Projects

New Chapter 886 — 4% PILOT service charge ordinance

Passage of Ordinance No. 1359 — temporary moratorium on new data centers (item 19)

Supports a pause to craft common-sense regulations rather than building the plane while flying it.

Ordinance for Passage; City Tax and Debt Dashboard (PEND-4463)

An Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, Re-Adopting the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lansing.

Re-Adopting the Codified Ordinances (Ordinance #1357)

Ordinance No. 1355 — reduced-rate meter fine payment until midnight

An ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lansing by amending Section 404.03 for the purposes of allowing payment at a reduced rate for an expired m

An ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to amend Chapter 404 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lansing by amending Section 404.01(e) to modify Uniform Traffic Code parking regulation Rul

Ordinance No. 1356 — metered parking enforcement hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

An ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to amend Table 1243.03 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances to add “Liquor Store” to the Commercial Mixed-Use Districts Allowable Use Table of the Zoning O

An ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to amend Section 1250.02 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances to add Subsection 1250.02.13 to provide for a limitation within the Zoning Code of proximity

Ordinance #1351: Define 'liquor store' in Zoning Code (item 27)

Ordinance: Liquor store proximity limitation (item 28)

An ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to amend Section 1240.04 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances to define the term “liquor store” within the Zoning Code

An ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to amend Table 1245.03 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances to add “Liquor Store” to the Special Districts Allowable Use Table of the Zoning Ordinance

amend Chapter 1460 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances by amending Section 1460.44 to 1460.52 to clarify and update the regulation and certification of rental properties, and adding section 1460.53 reg

Adoption of Ordinance No. 1350 — Rental Property Regulation (PEND-4296)

Rejection of the Determinations of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission regarding the Council President, Council Vice President, and Council Members

Rejection of the Determinations of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission regarding the Mayor

Closed Session — CCLP Wage Reopener

providing for the rezoning of a parcel of real property located in the City of Lansing, Michigan, and for the revision of the district maps adopted by Section 1242.02 of the Code of Ordinances. Z-2-20

Rejection of the Determinations of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission regarding the City Clerk

Rejection of EOCC determination — City Clerk (PEND-4432)

Rejection of EOCC determination — Mayor (PEND-4433)

Rejection of EOCC determination — Council President, Vice President and Members (PEND-4434)

Z-2-2026: Rezoning 332 Townsend St. (Ordinance No. 2638)

Adopt 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (Item 36)

Unified System of Violation Notices (Item 37)

Z-1-2026 Adopted; Rezoning 500 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. to DT-2 Urban Flex (Item 38)