Ethics Ordinance, House Explosion on City Commission Agenda Tonight

At their 7:30 p.m. regular meeting at City Hall, city officials are expected to discuss a variety of matters.

Cooper Avenue Explosion

City officials will provide an update regarding Wednesday's explosion at 4232 Cooper Avenue, which took the life of and forced several other individuals to evacuate their homes. Read more on the explosion.

Human Rights Ordinance

The much talked about human rights ordinance for Royal Oak could be voted into law today, if commissioners are satisfied with answers to questions about monitoring compliance and processing complaints. Read more on the human rights ordinance.

Suicide Prevention Task Force

Commissioners will consider staff recommendations to create a suicide prevention task force. 

Ethics Ordinance

The Rules Committee (Mayor Jim Ellison and Commissioners Dave Poulton and Jim Rasor) will present recommendations for updating the city's ethics ordinance.

New language includes the specific process for the investigation of an alleged violation of the standards. See attached PDF.

Also on the agenda

• Public Hearing of Necessity 2013 Sidewalk Improvement Program
• Update of parks events and program
• Travelodge Motel (30776 Woodward Avenue) transfer of ownership
• Liquor Control Committee recommendations
• Set dates for Special City Commission Meetings (budget work sessions)
• Set date for Public Hearing on the adoption of the 2013-14 Fiscal Year Budget / General Appropriations Act