City of Kalamazoo - January 26, 2026 Kalamazoo City Commission
The Kalamazoo City Commission met to conduct regular city business. The meeting began with the presentation of the Social Justice Youth Awards, recognizing young people in the community for their leadership and contributions to social justice efforts. Commissioners offered remarks in support of the award recipients before moving into the evening’s agenda.
The commission then proceeded with routine business, including agenda approvals and multiple public comment periods. Commissioners considered a range of legislative and administrative items related to city operations, including ordinances, resolutions, and appointments, with discussion and votes taking place as required.
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a formal public hearing on a rezoning request for property at 4301 Stadium Drive. Numerous residents addressed the commission during the hearing, raising concerns related to land use, environmental impacts, and consistency with the city’s master plan. Commissioners discussed the rezoning request in relation to the city’s established criteria and planning considerations before moving forward with deliberation and action later in the meeting.
00:00 Introduction
01:17 Call to Order and Roll Call
02:06 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
03:43 Social Justice Youth Awards Presentation
40:02 Recognition of Social Justice Award Recipients
45:02 NAACP Membership Award Presentation
75:17 Proclamation for Northside Ministerial Alliance
75:59 Public Comment on Rezoning and Community Issues
98:15 Public Comments on Surveillance and Policing
106:02 Public Comments on Housing and Economic Challenges
107:45 Public Comments on Environmental and Social Justice
109:42 Public Comments on Mental Health and Community Safety
112:00 Public Comments on Leadership and Accountability
115:01 Public Comments on Historical and Cultural Context
119:00 Public Comments on Climate and Environmental Responsibility
123:01 Public Comments on Economic Priorities and Equity
127:01 Public Comments on Community and Solidarity
131:13 Public Comments
166:08 Public Comments
188:03 Consent Agenda
191:15 Public Hearing on Rezoning Request
215:54 Rezoning Process Overview
229:00 Rezoning Criteria and Staff Report
229:00 Applicant’s Presentation
237:00 Commissioner’s Questions and Discussion
250:07 Code Enforcement and Inspections
250:53 Community Engagement on Rezoning
253:17 Staff’s Position on Rezoning
258:00 Discussion on Green Space and Rezoning
269:31 Public Comment Procedures
276:39 Public Comments on Rezoning
285:03 Public Comments on Rezoning Application
320:07 Public Hearing on Rezoning Request
322:01 Presentation of Community Petition
323:55 Community Comments on Asylum Lake Preservation
327:54 Environmental Concerns and Policy Alignment
331:37 Public Commentary on Traffic and Safety Issues
340:18 Public Discussion on Development and Environmental Value
350:14 Former City Commissioner’s Perspective
352:29 Closing Public Comments and Calls to Action
358:35 Public Comments on Rezoning Request
392:42 Public Comments on Rezoning Proposal
410:00 Public Hearing on Rezoning Proposal
426:04 Commission Deliberation on Rezoning
428:58 Public Hearing on Rezoning Proposal
435:14 Commissioner Comments on Rezoning
437:07 Vote on Rezoning Application
439:04 City Manager’s Report
439:50 Commissioner Comments and Community Reflections
446:00 Recognition of Community Efforts
