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  • Approve Council Committee Minutes for February 9 - March 17, 2026

    May 6, 2026

    ·Portland, OR
    Minutes

    On May 6, 2026, the Portland City Council approved official committee meeting minutes from February 9 through March 17, 2026, covering eight committees including Transportation and Infrastructure, Finance, Governance, Arts and Economy, Homelessness and Housing, Community and Public Safety, Climate and Resilience, and Labor and Workforce Development. The minutes, filed with the Auditor's Office and available in Efiles, include disposition agendas documenting committee actions, closed caption files, speaker lists, and audio recordings. Once approved by Council, the minutes will be publicly accessible through Efiles and linked on committee meeting agendas, with no financial impact associated with this approval.

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2026-04-14 Regular Meeting Agenda

Apr 14, 2026

·Hazleton, PA
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The Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, featuring a public hearing on the Greater Hazleton Area Thrive 2035 Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan and consideration of several ordinances and resolutions. Key items included first reading of Ordinance 2026-8 establishing a Residential Reserved Parking Permit Program, second reading of Ordinance 2026-7, and resolutions to approve the amended Fiscal Year 2026 Action Plan, award a bid for the Hazleton Streets Improvements Project—Phase 1, and request Department of Conservation and Natural Resources funds for the Columbus Court Community Park and Pagnotti Field Project—Phase 1.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 4/9/2026

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council's Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on April 9, 2026, with four of five members present. The committee reviewed an information item regarding a $4 million investment for refugee and community support services. The meeting lasted approximately 49 minutes and included standard procedural items such as agenda approval and public comment.

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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 4/8/2026

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On April 8, 2026, Seattle's Select Committee on the Library Levy unanimously approved Council Bill 121181, recommending it advance to the full City Council. The ordinance would authorize the City to submit a proposition to voters on August 4, 2026, requesting approval for regular property tax levies exceeding state limitations for up to seven years to fund library operating hours, collections, technology, programming, maintenance, and a seismic retrofit of one library facility. All seven committee members present voted in favor of passage, with no opposition.

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  • City Council — Minutes 4/8/2026

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
    Minutes

    The Boston City Council held a regular meeting on April 8, 2026, with 11 of 12 councilors present. The Council approved and referred multiple appropriation measures to the Committee on Ways and Means, including the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027, a $40 million appropriation to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund (addressing a $2.68 billion unfunded liability), $3.5 million for transportation infrastructure improvements, $5 million for coastal resilience projects, and a $384.7 million appropriation for various capital improvement projects across city departments.

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  • City Council — Minutes 4/1/2026

    Apr 1, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
    Minutes

    On April 1, 2026, the Boston City Council held a regular meeting where it approved two grants: a $20,000 Local Food Policy Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to support food purchasing initiatives between Boston Public Schools and anchor institutions, and a $13,735 MassHire grant for workforce development programs serving individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The council also received communications regarding the city's financial status and budget challenges for the current fiscal year, and passed a special law petition regarding pension benefits for Firefighter Leo J. Bracken.

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  • SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    The Dearborn City Council held a special meeting on February 24, 2026, with all seven members present, to address three main items: confirming the appointment of James Carter Fisher as Corporation Counsel (which was approved unanimously), considering ACCESS's request for a one-year extension on a recovery center construction project, and reviewing the assessing contract. The resolution for Corporation Counsel confirmed the Mayor's appointment and established that the position would receive full-time employee benefits including pension, health care, and life insurance, with salary adjustments tied to citywide employee increases.

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    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    On February 24, 2026, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting with all seven members present, during which they passed several resolutions including recognition of Dr. Mustafa "Mark" Hamed and Hassan F. Abdallah for their election to the Michigan Board of Medicine, condolences for the passing of David Dumas, and approval of a consent agenda. The Council also approved a temporary use permit for a food truck at 25351 Ford Road, allowing one food truck to operate for six months (February 25 to August 31, 2026) as the property owner works toward establishing a permanent brick-and-mortar establishment, consistent with the city's zoning ordinance adopted in September 2025.

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  • Minutes of the Government Records Council February 24, 2026 Public Meeting – Open Session

    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Jersey City, NJ
    Minutes

    The Government Records Council held its public meeting on February 24, 2026, chaired by John Alexy, with members present including the Vice Chair and Secretary. The Executive Director reported that since OPRA's inception in 2002, the GRC has received 7,752 total Denial of Access Complaints, with 674 currently open cases (11.5%); in the current fiscal year (FY2026), the GRC has already received 368 complaints compared to 270 in all of FY2025, and has processed 1,140 inquiries to date. The council approved the open session meeting minutes and announced upcoming training for Rutgers University's Municipal Clerks' Continuing Education Conference on February 24, 2026 in Atlantic City.

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  • OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES January 12, 2026

    Jan 12, 2026

    ·Mesa, AZ
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    The Mesa City Council held a study session on January 12, 2026, to review agenda items for the regular council meeting that day. Key discussions included clarification on an ordinance allowing e-bikes on sidewalks within parks only (while remaining prohibited on sidewalks elsewhere in the city) and approval of a three-year fencing contract worth approximately $120,000 annually for securing construction projects and temporary facilities. The council also reviewed recent events and scheduled the next study session for January 15, 2026.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2026 Approved February 9, 2026

    Jan 12, 2026

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Coatesville held a regular council meeting on January 12, 2026, during which President Lavender-Norris introduced the city's new solicitor, Joseph Clement. The council conducted a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that had undergone review by both the Chester County Planning Commission and the city's Planning Commission, with proper publication notices issued in December 2025 and January 2026 in compliance with Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code requirements. The ordinance amendment, which originated from concerns regarding convenience stores and other zoning matters identified by the city's Planning Commission, was presented for potential adoption following the public comment period.

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  • Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

    Jan 7, 2026

    ·Tulsa, OK
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    The Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (TMAPC) held its Meeting No. 2952 on January 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Tulsa City Council Chambers to review planning, development, and zoning matters for submission to City Council and County Commissioners. The agenda included approval of minutes from Meeting 2951 (December 17, 2025) and two rezoning cases: CZ-577 in County Commission District 2 seeking rezoning from AG-R to AG on property east of S. 235th West Avenue, and MPD-6 in City Council District 6 involving multiple properties bounded by U.S. Highway 412, East 41st Street South, and other streets. The public was invited to submit comments and exhibits by 9:00 a.m. on the hearing date to the appropriate planning office depending on case location.

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  • CITY OF POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Date: 1/5/2026

    Jan 5, 2026

    ·Pottsville, PA
    Minutes

    The Pottsville City Council met on January 5, 2026, to conduct reorganizational business including swearing in Mayor Tom Smith and Councilmen Jonathan Marsh and Scott Price, appointing interim legal counsel (Gretchen Sterns as interim solicitor and Shane Hobbs as interim assistant solicitor), and establishing department director positions across public affairs, finance, public safety, streets, and parks. The meeting agenda included approval of departmental monthly reports with performance metrics, a presentation on Main Street transformative strategies, and consideration of new business items such as zoning ordinances for skill games and vape shops, senior-friendly parking initiatives, and procedures for appointing city officials.

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  • COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 10, 2025 MEETING OF THE

    Dec 10, 2025

    ·West Chester, PA
    Minutes

    On December 10, 2025, the Chester City Council held a regular meeting presided over by Mayor Stefan Roots, during which Police Commissioner Katrina Blackwell was sworn in with congratulations from city officials and community members. The council approved previous meeting minutes and addressed several items including Bill No. 5 (Ordinance 5, 2025), a final reading amendment to the Planning and Zoning Code that prohibits construction company and tradesperson headquarters in specific zoning districts and establishes maximum percentages for outdoor storage, and Resolution 147 regarding Grace Manor plan approval with standard stormwater management agreements. Public comments were received on agenda items including questions about amendments to the Pension Board ordinance and stormwater management protocols.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEARBORN November 18, 2025

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    On November 18, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting with all seven councilmembers present, during which they unanimously adopted four resolutions recognizing community contributions and mourning a passing: Council Citations for teacher Sandi Smith (52-year career), community member Mustapha Hawily, and Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim (for saving a resident's life), and condolences for the death of James R. Stokes. The Council also approved all items on the Consent Agenda and began consideration of a petition by Mourad Ahmed to vacate an 18-foot public alley adjacent to his property on Colson Avenue.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL November 18, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    The Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, during which it unanimously passed several resolutions recognizing community members and city employees for their contributions and service. The council approved a consent agenda that included multiple expenditures and grants, including a $25,000 Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant for the WDDDA, a $44,998 contract for security camera installation at parking decks, a $40,938 contract for an audio-visual system at the Department of Public Works, and a $150,000 purchase of emergency supply kit items. The agenda also included routine matters such as roll call, invocation, and public comment, along with a resolution to vacate a public alley for property owner Mourad Ahmed.

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  • November 3, 2025 OAKLAND YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

    Nov 3, 2025

    ·Oakland, CA
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    The Oakland Youth Commission held a meeting on November 3, 2025, called to order at 5:35pm by Ashley Tchanyoum, with 14 commissioners present and 1 excused absence. The commission approved meeting minutes and adopted elected executive committee members through motions by Ashley Tchanyoum and seconded by Mevoh Ajayi. At-Large Council Member Rowena Brown, sworn in January 2025, presented on her work leading the budget process and efforts to create an AI Hub in Oakland, while Adriana Villegas presented on behalf of OUSD All City Council. The meeting adjourned at 7:33pm, with the next meeting scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:30pm, preceded by an Executive Committee meeting from 5:00–5:30pm.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 2025 Approved November 10, 2025

    Oct 27, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    On October 27, 2025, the Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting where they approved the October 13 meeting minutes and accounts payables by unanimous vote. John Sly from ALS/Westwood EMS presented year-to-date emergency response data, reporting 1,261 total responses with 111 responses in September, including 114 medical incidents, six falls, four vehicle accidents, four overdoses, and four cardiac arrests; he also announced that outgoing EMS Chief Kennedy is transitioning to local government after 15 years of service and will be replaced by Chief Barnes.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes October 13, 2025 Approved October 27, 2025

    Oct 13, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on October 13, 2025, where they unanimously appointed Rob Jefferson as City Solicitor following his transition to the law firm Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees. The Council also conducted a public hearing on the HND Hilltop Neighborhood Development Overlay LERTA District Ordinance, which would establish tax exemptions from real estate property tax for certain deteriorated properties within a designated neighborhood development overlay district, in compliance with Pennsylvania's Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL October 7, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Oct 7, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    On October 7, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting approving multiple resolutions including recognitions for community members and city employees, consent agenda items, and several contracts and expenditures. Key decisions included awarding a $135,000 bulk leaf pick-up contract to RSB Services, LLC; authorizing $571,402.42 in sole source agreements with DTE Electric for street light pole replacements across three districts; and approving a $35,000 contract with artist Two Eagles Marcus for a winter art installation. The council also granted a temporary food truck permit and approved various fleet and equipment expenditure authorizations.

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  • Des Moines City Council Agenda for 9/29/2025 Regular Meeting

    Sep 29, 2025

    ·Des Moines, IA
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    The Des Moines City Council held a regular meeting on September 29, 2025, featuring a closed session at 3:30 PM for litigation strategy discussions and a proclamation honoring Fire Prevention Week. The consent agenda included routine approvals of 55 items, including 5 new alcoholic beverage license applications (for establishments like Des Moines Marriott and Platform), 27 renewal applications for existing liquor licenses, and special event permits for Apres Bar Co.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEARBORN September 9, 2025

    Sep 9, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    On September 9, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting with all seven members present, during which they unanimously approved several resolutions including a citation honoring Mike Esseily for his leadership in special education services and the consent agenda. The Council also approved bids for Water Main Repair Parts totaling $200,000 (split between Core and Main, LP at $150,000 and EJ USA, Inc. at $50,000) and accepted a bid from Johnson Sign Company for $54,995 for wayfinding signage and removal at Camp Dearborn, with both contracts to be financed from the appropriate city funds.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes September 8, 2025 Approved September 22, 2025

    Sep 8, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on September 8, 2025, with four of seven members present. The council approved minutes from the previous meeting and accounts payables, and conducted the swearing-in of four new police officers through a civil service process that began in May, including three full-time officers to fill vacancies and one position created through acceptance of a Department of Justice COPS training grant.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEARBORN August 12, 2025

    Aug 12, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    The Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting on August 12, 2025, with all seven council members present. The council unanimously adopted several resolutions honoring community members and organizations, including recognizing Hadi Mazraani as a state wrestling champion, acknowledging charitable contributions from local businesses, celebrating a resident's 80th birthday, and honoring the community work of Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC). The council also extended public comment from 7:24 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. and approved all items on the Consent Agenda.

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  • Hazleton City Council Meeting Minutes July 22, 2025 Page 1 MINUTES

    Jul 22, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    On July 22, 2025, Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting where Governmental Consulting Strategies and National Water Specialties Co. presented fire protection and backflow prevention programs, proposing to conduct inspections and generate revenue for the city while improving compliance and ISO ratings. The council approved previous meeting minutes and opened material bids for 2025, with a public member questioning the timing of bid openings and inquiring about funding for the Alter Street Streetscape Phase 2 and Phase 3 project, which the mayor indicated would be funded through multimodal grants.

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  • Minutes from the July 22, 2025 Regular Meeting

    Jul 22, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    On July 22, 2025, Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting where they approved minutes from the previous session and heard presentations from Governmental Consulting Strategies and National Water Specialties regarding fire protection and backflow prevention programs that would generate revenue for the city while improving compliance and ISO ratings. The council also opened 2025 material bids and discussed Resolution 2025-26 regarding the Alter Street Streetscape Phase 2 and 3 project, which will be funded through multimodal grants, with a citizen questioning the timing of certain contract awards on the agenda.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2025 Approved August 11, 2025 1 Minutes

    Jul 14, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on July 14, 2025, where all seven council members were present. The council approved the June 23 minutes and accounts payables unanimously. Lisa Doan-Harley, chair of the Historical Commission, presented on the successful July 26 Town Tours and Village Walks event, which attracted 105 participants from the region and surrounding areas, and discussed plans for future tours and recruitment of new commission members.

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  • Hazleton City Council Meeting Minutes June 24, 2025 Page 1 MINUTES

    Jun 24, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    On June 24, 2025, Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting where it unanimously approved on first reading Ordinance 2025-5 to name a new street extension "Ferrara Avenue" (previously referred to as "David Avenue" to comply with 911 rules), and passed Resolution 2025-22 honoring Metallo's Formal Wear. The council also approved Resolution 2025-23 authorizing a $198,300 budget for the Hazleton Government Study Commission, which will be matched by a Strategic Management Planning Program Grant of the same amount, with the City serving as bill payer and check signer authority.

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    Jun 16, 2025

    ·Jackson, MS
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    This document records a Regular Zoning Meeting of the Jackson, Mississippi City Council held on June 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m., with Council President Virgi Lindsay presiding and five of seven council members present. The meeting addressed Zoning Case No. 4283, an ordinance to rezone property at 1611 Bailey Ave. (Parcel 96-24) from R-4 (Limited Multi-family) Residential District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to allow transitional housing for homeless youth, filed by Glenda Bryant. The Jackson City Planning Board had recommended approval of the rezoning following a public hearing on April 23, 2025, and notice of the petition was published in the Mississippi Link on April 3 and April 17, 2025.

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    Jun 16, 2025

    ·Jackson, MS
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    The Jackson City Council held a regular zoning meeting on June 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. to consider Zoning Case No. 4283, a petition by Glenda Bryant to rezone property at 1611 Bailey Ave. (Parcel 96-24) from R-4 (Limited Multi-Family) Residential District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to allow for transitional housing for homeless youth. The Jackson City Planning Board recommended approval of the rezoning following a public hearing held on April 23, 2025, with legal notice published in the Mississippi Link on April 3 and April 17, 2025. Five council members were present: Virgi Lindsay (Ward 7, Council President), Brian Grizzell (Ward 4, Vice President), Montyne Clay (Ward 2), Kenneth I. Stokes (Ward 3), and Aaron Banks (Ward 6); two members were absent.

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