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Hamtramck public meetings in 2025

29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

December 16, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to award 2026-2028 emergency sewer and water repair contract

The Hamtramck City Council will consider several action items including awarding contracts for Veterans Park tennis court renovations ($113,343), emergency sewer and water repairs (2026-2028), engineering services, purchase of two portable radios, and the Campau Cut alley activation project. The council will also hear a presentation on final accounts for FY 2025 and consider appointments to the Arts and Culture Commission.

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✓ Decided: Council approves various contracts for infrastructure, public safety, and city policy

The City Council approved several resolutions including emergency sewer repairs, tennis court renovations, and a new employee vacation policy. They also appointed Nikunj Jain and Maria Vujivc to the Arts and Culture Commission and designated Greg Kowalski Street.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

November 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to discuss creating Police Oversight Committee subcommittee

The Hamtramck City Council will discuss forming a subcommittee to develop a framework for a Police Oversight Committee, including legal and operational considerations. The Council will also consider accepting a $3,750 MDNR tree planting grant and a $14,893.50 contract increase with Data Guardian for building records digitization. The agenda includes procedural items such as approval of minutes and invoices.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved water system upgrades and revenue bond plan

The Hamtramck City Council approved a package of infrastructure and financial measures, including a water supply system upgrade and revenue bond issuance. It also adopted several other resolutions covering property sales, technology upgrades, and grant acceptances. All items were passed by unanimous voice vote.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Special City Council Meeting

City Council holds closed session on legal opinion in Garbarino v Hamtramck

This special City Council meeting is largely procedural with roll call, pledges, and public comment periods. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss a legal opinion related to the case Garbarino v Hamtramck. No other business is listed.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

October 28, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on AFSCME Local 666 contract with 6%, 5%, 6%, 5% raises

The Hamtramck City Council will vote on a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 666, including salary increases of 6%, 5%, 6%, and 5% over the contract term. The consent agenda includes approval of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application for 1926 Belmont, cancellation of the November 11 meeting due to Veterans Day, routine financial approvals, and an appointment to boards and commissions. Public comment will be heard at the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approves AFSCME Local 666 agreement and enterprise zone application

The City Council approved an agreement between the City of Hamtramck and AFSCME Local 666. Additionally, the council approved a neighborhood enterprise zone application for submission to the State Tax Commission and canceled the November 11 regular meeting.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

October 14, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to award sewer repair engineering contract and approve site plan for 3011 Holbrook

The City Council will consider awarding a $45,000 engineering design contract to Hennessey Engineers for the 2025 Sewer Repair Program. They will also vote on a site plan for a commercial building at 3011 Holbrook, a release agreement with Jamiel Altaheri, and appointments to the Youth Advisory Council and other boards. The consent agenda includes minutes, invoices, and pre-approved expenditures.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves acting city manager and multiple service contracts

The council designated an Acting City Manager and approved several contracts and grant awards, including sewer repair engineering services, stadium lighting and scoreboard work, a lead service line replacement EPA grant, and a cybersecurity multifactor authentication project. All items were adopted, with most passing by unanimous voice vote and two passing by a 5‑6 voice vote. The consent agenda, containing routine approvals, also passed unanimously.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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2 abstain
Refai abstain · Mahmood abstain
Tue Sep 23, 2025

September 23, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on joining opioid settlements, approve two Joseph Campau site plans

The Hamtramck City Council will consider two opioid settlement participation agreements (Purdue Pharma/Sackler and Secondary Manufacturers) that could bring funds for remediation. The consent agenda includes site plan approvals for adding apartment units at 11611 and 9503 Joseph Campau, plus routine invoice approvals. Proclamations for Yemeni Revolution, Fire Prevention Week, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves opioid settlement funds and site plans for Joseph Campau properties

The City Council approved participation agreements for Purdue Pharma/Sackler and Secondary Manufacturers opioid settlements. Additionally, the council approved site plans for 11611 and 9503 Joseph Campau, as well as an amended site plan for 8760 Joseph Campau to include a Yemeni Cultural Mural.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

September 9, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on $351,109 general liability insurance policy renewal

The Hamtramck City Council will consider resolutions to approve a $351,109 general liability insurance policy with MMRMA, support a Michigan Main Street Select Level application, and authorize a temporary alley closure for a parks event. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, invoice register, and pre-approved expenditures. Public comment periods are scheduled.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

August 26, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Public hearing on parking rules in C-2 and CBD districts

The Hamtramck City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on proposed amendments to parking provisions in C-2 Mixed Use Commercial and Central Business District zones. They will also receive a presentation on the Michigan Main Street program and discuss an internal investigation report from Johnson Miller. Consent agenda items include approval of invoices, a street closure for Shine Dental's community event, and action on Wayne County right of first refusal properties.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves termination of City Manager Max Garbarino

The City Council approved the termination of City Manager Max Garbarino based on the Miller Johnson Investigation Report. Several other resolutions regarding site plans, police equipment, and city infrastructure were also passed.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
1 abstain
Refai abstain
Tue Aug 12, 2025

August 12, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on two Grayling St. tax incentive zone applications

This regular city council meeting includes presentations from the 2025 Summer Youth Program and GM Student Corps, followed by public comment and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, invoice register, pre-approved expenditures, and two resolutions to submit Neighborhood Enterprise Zone applications for 2343 and 2249 Grayling to the State Tax Commission.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Veterans Park construction awards and cloud system migration

City Council approved several contracts for Veterans Park parking and road work and authorized a transition to a cloud-based system. The council also approved two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone applications and a first reading for parking provision amendments. A site plan for 8760 Joseph Campau was tabled until August 26.

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Fri Aug 1, 2025

August 1, 2025 Special City Council Meeting 4PM

Council to vote on $29,534 fire rescue equipment purchase

This special meeting will consider several consent agenda items, including appointments to boards and commissions. New business includes a resolution on Wayne County right-of-first-refusal properties and a resolution to purchase battery-powered extrication equipment for the fire department from MacQueen for $29,533.70. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation (Garbarino v Hamtramck).

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✓ Decided: Hamtramck City Council approves battery-powered extrication equipment purchase

The City Council approved the purchase of battery-powered extrication equipment and action regarding Wayne County Right of First Refusal properties. The council also approved the consent agenda, including board appointments and financial registers.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

July 22, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on $29,533.70 fire extrication equipment purchase

The Hamtramck City Council will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, invoices totaling various expenditures, and appointments to boards and commissions. A new business item is a resolution to purchase battery-powered extrication tools for the fire department from MacQueen for $29,533.70. Public comment periods are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: No official action taken due to lack of quorum

The meeting was called to order, but no quorum was present. Public comment was held, but no substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

July 8, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider rezoning Carpenter Street parcels from residential to mixed-use commercial

The City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on rezoning parcels on the south side of Carpenter Street from R (Residential) to C-2 (Mixed Use Commercial). Council will also vote on accepting a $965,000 federal grant to reconstruct six alleys for flood reduction, approve a $21,395 purchase of portable wheel load scales for truck weighing, and handle routine consent agenda items including invoices and minutes.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves rezoning on Carpenter Street and street closures for festivals

City Council approved the rezoning of parcels on Carpenter Street from R to C-2. The council also authorized street closures for the 2025 Hamtramck Labor Day Festival and Desi Festive Night. Additionally, a quote for portable wheel load scales from Load O Meter, Inc. was accepted.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

June 24, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to hold first reading of rezoning on Carpe parcels

The Hamtramck City Council will consider consent agenda items including fourth quarter budget amendments, temporary street closures, and authorizing the city treasurer as a bank signer. Under new business, a rezoning resolution for parcels on Carpe (street name incomplete) is scheduled for first reading and will set a second reading and public hearing date.

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✓ Decided: Hamtramck City Council denies parking meter renewal and raises intern manager pay

City Council denied the renewal of parking meters and approved a 25% pay increase for Intern City Manager Syed Aamir Ahsan. The council also approved construction bids for an alley replacement and police garage repairs, along with several street closures.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
1 abstain
Mahmood abstain
Tue Jun 10, 2025

June 10, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on $840K pavement repair contract increase and other actions

The Hamtramck City Council will consider increasing the 2024-2026 Utility Pavement Repair Program contract to $840,000, approve the 2025 State Earmark Alley Replacement Project bid, and certify millage rates for the city and DDA. Also up for approval are minutes, invoices, pre-approved expenditures, and appointments to boards and commissions.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves several pavement and alley replacement projects

The City Council approved funding increases for the 2024-2026 Utility Pavement Repair Program and awarded the 2025 State Earmark Alley Replacement Project. Other actions included approving a legal engagement letter with Miller Johnson and updating authorized signatories for EGLE disbursement requests.

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Tue May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on placing city manager on leave, appointing interim

The Hamtramck City Council will consider resolutions to place City Manager Max Garbarino on administrative leave during an investigation and appoint Syed Aamir Ahsan as interim city manager with compensation. The council will also hold public hearings on the 2025-2026 budget ordinance (setting appropriations, millage rates, and fees) and a proposed rezoning of 9327 Gallagher from residential to mixed-use commercial for a medical clinic.

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✓ Decided: City Council appoints Syed Aamir Ahsan as Acting City Manager

The City Council approved the appointment of Syed Aamir Ahsan as Acting City Manager and placed City Manager Max Garbarino on paid administrative leave. The council also approved the 2025-2026 General Appropriations Ordinance and a rezoning request for 9327 Gallagher.

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Fri May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025 Special City Council Meeting 4PM

Council to discuss volatility within city hall administration

This special City Council meeting includes a discussion under new business on 'Volatility Within City Hall’s Administration.' The remainder of the agenda is procedural: roll call, pledge, community announcements (Grow Hamtramck tree planting request form), public comment periods, reports from the mayor and council, a closed session, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: City Council discussed administration volatility before adjourning

The City Council held a discussion regarding volatility within City Hall’s administration. No formal votes or decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned early due to a lack of quorum.

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Tue May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on removing two members over residency

The Hamtramck City Council will consider resolutions to declare vacancies and remove Councilmember Abu Musa and Councilmember Muhith Mahmood from office under City Charter Section 6-11, based on an investigation that found they reside outside the city. The council must determine if the findings warrant removal. Other items include proclamations for Police Week, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, as well as a statement on the residency investigation and routine consent agenda items.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves several infrastructure contracts and candidate residency status

The City Council approved the first reading of the 2025-2026 General Appropriations Ordinance and a rezoning request for 9327 Gallagher. The council also authorized contracts for a new department office, stadium improvements, and water leak detection. Additionally, resolutions were passed to maintain the candidacy of Abu Musa and Muhith Mahmood despite residency grounds.

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Fri Apr 25, 2025

Special Council Meeting 12PM

Council to decide on formal hearings for Mahmood, Musa residency

The Hamtramck City Council holds a special emergency session to discuss private investigator reports indicating that Councilmembers Muhith Mahmood and Abu Musa do not reside in Hamtramck but in Troy and Warren, respectively. The council must determine whether to initiate formal hearings under the City Charter regarding their mayoral candidacy eligibility and potential vacancy of their council seats.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Budget Work Session 630PM-7PM

Budget work session with public comment period only

The city council is holding a budget work session on April 22, 2025. The only listed agenda item is a public comment period. No specific budget proposals, ordinances, or financial figures are detailed in the agenda.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

April 22, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting 7PM

Council to vote on creating four new Neighborhood Enterprise Zones

The City Council will hold a public hearing and then vote on Resolution 2025-46 to establish four new Neighborhood Enterprise Zones (Sites 2-5) across Hamtramck, following a months-long initiative by the Community & Economic Development Department. If approved, the zones will allow tax reductions for up to 15 years to promote neighborhood revitalization, with applications starting April 24, 2025. Other items include approval of road closures for the St. Florian Parish Strawberry Festival and Oakland International Academy Field Day, and a discussion on the request for Bosnian ballots.

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✓ Decided: City Council establishes neighborhood enterprise zones and approves tax e-filing

The City Council approved the establishment of neighborhood enterprise zones and a contract for city income tax e-filing. A landscaping and maintenance bid from Teddy’s Lawn and Landscape was also accepted. Resolution 2025-48 regarding stadium site improvements was removed from the agenda.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

April 8, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting 7PM

Council to approve $209,538 purchase of three utility trucks for DPS

The City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including purchasing three utility trucks for $209,538 for the Department of Public Services and temporarily closing Belmont Street for the Hamtramck Night Bazaar series. Council will also receive an update on the recent auction of city-owned properties where 18 of 26 parcels were sold. A walking audit for alley improvements is announced for April 9.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves several infrastructure engineering contracts and DPS trucks

The City Council approved engineering design contracts for road reconstruction, road joint sealing, and water main replacement. The council also authorized the purchase of three utility trucks for the Department of Public Services and adopted a drinking water project planning document.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

Budget Work Session 6PM-7PM

Budget work session to discuss CFO's FY 2025-26 proposal

This is a budget work session of the city council. The agenda includes preliminary matters, public input, and discussion of the budget based on the attached CFO FY 2025-26 document. No final decisions are expected at this work session.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

March 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting (6PM)

City Council to consider reducing precincts from 7 to 5

The Hamtramck City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance to consolidate election precincts from seven to five, responding to 2022 law changes allowing larger precincts. Council will also receive a presentation on the completed Economic Recovery Plan and vote on several consent agenda items, including a corrective action plan for a drug enforcement fund deficit and third-quarter budget adjustments.

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✓ Decided: Hamtramck City Council approves several infrastructure and fire equipment contracts

City Council approved engineering designs for sewer, water, and road replacements on Trowbridge and Evaline. The council also awarded contracts for City Hall parking improvements and purchased new fire department equipment. A public hearing was held regarding election ordinance text amendments.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

March 11, 2025 Budget Process Overview & Establish Council Priorities (5:30PM)

Council to review budget process and set priorities for FY 2026

This is a work session where the council will receive a budget process overview and discuss establishing priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. No formal decisions are expected; the meeting is procedural and informational.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

March 11, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting (6PM)

Public hearing on 4 new Neighborhood Enterprise Zones to spur redevelopment

The Hamtramck City Council will hold a public hearing on Phase 2 of creating four new Neighborhood Enterprise Zones (NEZ) to promote revitalization, with a vote scheduled for April 22, 2025. They will also consider first reading of an ordinance to reduce voting precincts from seven to five, and vote on awarding an engineering design contract for Veterans Park parking lots and access road using a MEDC grant. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and payment of invoices.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves several infrastructure projects and a police drone purchase

The City Council approved multiple resolutions for sewer repairs, alley resurfacing, and park parking lot design. The council also accepted a state grant for a police department drone package and renewed a software services agreement.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

February 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council considers two options for Caniff Reconstruction phase 2

The Hamtramck City Council will discuss the second phase of the Caniff Reconstruction project from Gallagher to Conant, with two staging options: a full 90-day closure or a 130-day half-width construction. The Council will also vote on consent agenda items including approving street closures for the March 1 Paczki Run, adopting the FY2025-26 budget calendar, and awarding a bid for the Alleyway Activation Project. A city-owned property auction is scheduled from March 10-31.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple infrastructure projects and police equipment purchases

The City Council approved several resolutions for city improvements, including stadium upgrades and alleyway projects. The council also authorized the purchase of new equipment for the police department and the sale of city properties via auction.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

February 11, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on zoning changes for building materials and lot coverage

The City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on proposed zoning ordinance text amendments that would allow additional building materials in the Central Business and Multi-Use Districts and increase maximum lot coverage in Residential Districts with water retention conditions. The council will also consider approving the invoice register and pre-approved expenditures, hear presentations on the financial forecast and the police annual report, and issue a proclamation for Bangladesh International Mother Language Day.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves public hearing for zoning ordinance text amendments

The City Council held and approved a public hearing and second reading for text amendments to the Hamtramck Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 155). The council also approved the consent agenda, including previous meeting minutes and expenditure registers.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

January 28, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on 7.5% salary increase for city manager

The Hamtramck City Council will decide on a 7.5% salary increase for City Manager Max Garbarino, accept an $800,000 state grant for a new fire pumper, and consider a bid award for the Urban Forestry Program. They will also hear the annual audit presentation and public comments.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves 7.5% salary raise for City Manager

The City Council approved a 7.5% salary increase for the City Manager after several failed amendments to the original 15% proposal. The council also accepted state grants for labor, forestry, and infrastructure repairs. A first reading of zoning ordinance text amendments was approved.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

January 14, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on removing Mayor Pro Tem, appointing Refai

The Hamtramck City Council will consider a resolution to remove Mayor Pro Tem Abu Musa and appoint Councilman Khalil Refai with good cause. Also on the agenda: discussion of city manager performance with possible action, approval of 2025 poverty exemption guidelines setting income-based property tax relief, and recognition of Joe Strzalka. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, invoices, and appointments to boards and commissions.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Councilman Refai as Mayor-Pro Tem

The City Council appointed Councilman Refai as Mayor-Pro Tem and approved several administrative contracts and site plans. A proposal to suspend the City Manager for one week with pay failed for lack of a second, and a resolution for alley repaving was tabled to a subcommittee.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
1 abstain
Refai abstain