City Council

Duties of the City Council

There shall be a Council of seven members, consisting of the six elected Councilmen and the Mayor, who shall be deemed a member of the Council for all purposes including voting on the confirmation of his appointments. The Council shall constitute the legislative and governing body of the city and shall have power and authority, except as otherwise provided in this Charter or by law, to exercise all powers conferred upon or possessed by the city, and shall have the power and authority to adopt such laws, ordinances and resolutions as it shall deem proper in the exercise thereof. In all cases where the word "Council" is used in this Charter, the same shall be synonymous with the word "Commission" or any other term used in any state or federal law in referring to municipal legislative or governing bodies.

City Council has also adopted Rules of the City Council and Code of Conduct (PDF).

Meetings

  • 7:00 p.m. - the second Monday of every month, unless otherwise posted.
  • Council Chambers, 4th floor of City Hall
  • Gavel-to-gavel coverage of City Council meetings is available at the City's YouTube page.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

Overview

Meetings of the City Council are held on the second Monday of each month at 7 pm in the Council Chambers on the 4th level of the Municipal Office Complex, 15115 E Jefferson Avenue, unless otherwise rescheduled. Please check the City Calendar for up to date meetings scheduled. Council Meeting Minutes and Agendas are available online. To contact all members of City Council, please email the City Council.