Kalamazoo City Commission - December 15, 2025 Business Meeting
Public comments continue to raise concerns about the homelessness response, where commissioners discuss potential city roles and the establishment of a committee. The commission approves the Friendship Village project plan and bond issuance, ensuring no fiscal liability to the city. Water and wastewater rates are adjusted, with detailed presentations on their necessity and impact. The meeting also includes public comments addressing recent tragedies and community concerns. Commissioners express gratitude to outgoing interim City Manager Moore, recognizing his contributions during his tenure.
00:00 Introduction
02:07 Meeting Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
03:13 Civic Leadership Award Presentation
05:48 Tribute to Former Commissioner Qianna Decker
10:27 Adoption of Formal Agenda and Consent Agenda Changes
13:38 Homelessness Response Coordination Discussion
14:31 Community Service Team and Homelessness Response Report
23:04 Questions and Discussion on Homelessness Response Efforts
33:01 Public Comments
60:35 Public Comments on Housing and Community Issues
81:04 Public Hearing on Budget
88:29 Discussion on Neighborhood and Sustainability Funding
93:22 New Business: Homelessness Response Subcommittee
97:08 Public Comments
111:23 Public Hearing: Budget Discussion
116:35 Public Hearing: Friendship Village Project Plan
121:02 Consent Agenda
123:20 Approval of Budget Amendment
123:44 Approval of Time Extension for Rehabilitation Program
124:03 Approval of Fireworks Display Request
124:21 Approval of Committee Appointment
125:27 Approval of Contract Extension with Solenis LLC
126:55 Adoption of Wastewater Rates Resolution
143:23 Adoption of Drinking Water Rates Ordinance
148:30 Discussion on Establishment of Special Purpose Committee
155:25 Discussion on Committee Formation for IT Review
157:33 Motion and Vote on Special Purpose Committee
161:00 Discussion on City’s Role in Homelessness Response
174:01 Commissioner Comments and Reflections
186:27 Discussion on Affordable Housing and Consent Agenda
