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Council members said several commissions have bylaws dating to the 1960s that may conflict with the city charter or state law (for example, the planning enabling act requires registered‑voter status for certain appointments). Councilwoman McGee moved to request copies of bylaws and the governing ordinances for each commission; the motion passed unanimously. The clerk’s office and city attorney were identified as repositories and asked to provide expiration dates so openings are visible to the public.

City Attorney staff also briefed council on four ordinance efforts in progress: a marijuana zoning ordinance to restrict grow operations in residential neighborhoods; a special‑event licensing and permitting ordinance to clarify insurance and fee standards; ethics ordinance amendments to create a clearer complaint process and protections against false allegations; and civil‑service/human‑resources ordinance reform to modernize personnel rules. Staff said the city attorney’s office will meet weekly with administration to move drafts forward and that proposed language will return to council for review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TV Warren Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Council requested a full repository of bylaws and applicable ordinances for boards and commissions, discussed state law requirements for certain bodies, and received updates on draft ordinances including marijuana zoning, special-event permitting, ethics amendments and civil-service reform.","taxTitle","Warren City, Macomb County, Michigan","taxId",3689,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6519432,"Council awards $1.25 million pavement and water‑main contract to Zuniga after debate over workmanship and oversight",1250,5589000,6839000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5359239-5aa8c91e87b7cea874ab9703b0c178c9&start=5589&end=6839","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5359239-5aa8c91e87b7cea874ab9703b0c178c9/thumbnail_5589000.jpg","/articles/6519432/Warren-City/Macomb-County/Michigan/Council-awards-125-million-pavement-and-watermain-contract-to-Zuniga-after-debate-over-workmanship-and-oversight","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519432-bc107014783cc1ccf1422b164f752051/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204547&Signature=lSgUNJ1FaZa5gk7nAPivW~Ul8oL~7dRntFBpvjVcW0s6frGFrlqY00F8QtExDfn5EEMph0je3PKqyEkKlplIgh1KMjgrxX2PqduAaL6P4mx8Nce5twpQG9a6JGXIuB~0lLqI5~bbGQpmjexaOb1l8dToqv5cO3q3DATuCSTUBacz9447v-A~U4SmJJIM8vXLssq440Q~chtcpWtutfqDlv0OHEzyrRUpnn5XocT9LbTrbuDRfiQ0t1E33kEHQ6m00oRMZsie~pUmQIa5VgvibD8CxW9ife~9731OUFbCnHo9UIJyU9IiZZ~oqnM6zxHsWJdtFlPbD~L6JRcHaSeJ9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warren City Council voted 6–1 on July 8 to award the WP24816 pavement and water‑main replacement contract (Mavis, Irvington, Sheridan, Adler) to Zuniga Cement Construction in an amount not to exceed $1,249,653.50.

Council discussion and public comment focused on past performance concerns. Councilman Lafferty told engineering staff he remains skeptical of Zuniga’s commitment to quality and asked that the city increase inspection frequency and test concrete and joints on this project. City engineering staff said inspectors and third‑party testing firms will monitor daily work and that the department will enforce specifications and the contractor’s three‑year warranty when defects arise.

Public commenters raised safety and durability concerns about previous projects and urged stricter enforcement; one resident said a motorcycle crash last fall was related to slab/grinding issues. Councilman Boike cast the sole no vote; other members said the competitive bid price and the potential additional city cost of selecting the next bidder weighed in favor of awarding the contract while requiring heightened oversight.

The motion passed, and engineering will publish inspection schedules and monitor warranty punch‑list items to address any deficiencies during the three‑year warranty period.","The Warren City Council approved an award to Zuniga Cement Construction for a pavement and water‑main replacement project while pressing for increased inspection and warranty enforcement after members and public commenters raised concerns about past work.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6519439,"Council extends governmental affairs contract, orders RFP after members question lobbyist communications",1347,2753000,4100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5359239-5aa8c91e87b7cea874ab9703b0c178c9&start=2753&end=4100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5359239-5aa8c91e87b7cea874ab9703b0c178c9/thumbnail_2753000.jpg","/articles/6519439/Warren-City/Macomb-County/Michigan/Council-extends-governmental-affairs-contract-orders-RFP-after-members-question-lobbyist-communications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519439-f29f9125df7b187c7484887f356757d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204547&Signature=llPEoUgc-RjSddDYVJy6fROkO1v-poeeI4dCu6Xe092nnkP5RbQ~KI1M1bt0HGTyjgka0uQtnRdbxHVX6aLPAn38AkTJIX8dK2nlEYCdN3NjtZOhJaACKSNRnzaesa-XyHfzsjxX0ToAh8boPnCbY1xM51eTRnXSHMv5YtVBOfE82MhJy4iC5iio2HzVSf1hm9krww2R2PyuTq6VeblydHqjSFKQDsiLnpIClvrJU5WBwtnyAC4fZO-DSLtrvIjd~I2-h1xGn5wnfVeKVj3XIW47PF9YzZRghUf2fpNK5BNODPkwYwk3gsok4koUuiKsVgjBvbF5qfnx2VNWMW-RTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warren City Council voted 5–2 on July 8 to extend its agreement with Capital Relations for governmental affairs services for one year and asked administration to issue an RFP for future services.

Councilman Noonan and Councilwoman McGee voted no, saying they had difficulty reaching the firm and had not received the monthly, city‑specific updates they requested. Council supporters said the extension is standard practice while the administration prepares an RFP and pointed out the contract contains a 30‑day termination clause. Supporters also said the firm has been active in meetings and that replacing a firm mid‑appropriations season could disadvantage the city.

Council directed administration and purchasing to start the RFP process; staff said producing an RFP and completing selection could take several months. Several council members asked that the existing firm provide clearer, city-specific monthly reports in the meantime. The motion passed with five yes votes and two no votes.

No additional contract terms or payment changes were disclosed at the meeting; council members said either party can terminate the contract according to its terms if the RFP process selects a different provider.","Warren City Council extended the contract with Capital Relations for one year and directed staff to issue a request for proposals after several members said they had not received city-specific reports and questioned the firm's communications.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6519444,"Council approves NEZ certificates for Patriot Place development; members press for enforceable deed restrictions",624,1706000,2330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5359239-5aa8c91e87b7cea874ab9703b0c178c9&start=1706&end=2330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5359239-5aa8c91e87b7cea874ab9703b0c178c9/thumbnail_1706000.jpg","/articles/6519444/Warren-City/Macomb-County/Michigan/Council-approves-NEZ-certificates-for-Patriot-Place-development-members-press-for-enforceable-deed-restrictions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519444-34c0fee8b38f5c97af7af8b033ce53a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204547&Signature=BoESgVSLEqaqIF8CKaATFi6AfAGnaQYDjwIAHi0NO-uLis0Gl6RY25J8Ujiu6rb0idLRpLXglcT9ilEYINdbLW-SjCEw9AuUjZYHsLmtwZ7B0kmyGl66vPOWMgQooHNW7~FLmRKkeaQxG5C7d~TN6R7IRlub9wQF77-g08omOjLRqJKsjyOb~aVWVv1RPdUD06rW4s-IFNWs5EPflicUuG8atxRL3QdrAbCBsU-EhEjfOAUBYKWge51q0a7S0H8LVB-xnNSRfuXuCLuq4GIAZOlEEWi5~ePZiApNRTjGb4rrXO-csXUNKwJkdx7zPpZwc4JgP3mgRkyP2mezg~FHvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warren City Council on July 8 approved multiple Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates for Baker & Associates Realty Group LLC’s Patriot Place district, a state-authorized tax-abatement program intended to help lower‑income buyers afford homeownership.

Council members said they favor the development but pressed Baker and city staff to ensure NEZ recipients cannot convert the homes to rentals during the certificate term. Councilwoman McGee and Councilman Lafferty questioned how the city would detect and enforce violations and asked what triggers the eight‑year exemption period.

Developer Faye Baker told council the project’s funding requires the homes be sold to qualified owner‑occupant buyers and that deed restrictions will be used to prevent rental conversions. City staff explained that an NEZ certificate does not take effect on the tax roll until the homeowner applies and the state of Michigan approves the application; the local assessor and clerk review and forward applications for state approval.

Council members asked the administration to confirm cross‑checks between the assessor’s records and the city’s rental‑registration processes so properties that become rentals can be identified and certificates revoked. The council also asked for the NEZ boundary map and documentation of existing NEZ certificates in the city; staff said only two certificates (the Magarzo properties) are currently in effect and that the program’s local roll is small at present.

The resolution passed unanimously. City staff will process individual homeowner applications and submit them to the state for final approval before any tax exemption becomes effective.","Warren City Council approved multiple Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for Baker & Associates Realty Group (Patriot Place). Council members pressed for clear enforcement steps to keep NEZ homes owner‑occupied and clarified that state approval and homeowner application trigger the exemption clock.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":78,"_45":78,"_47":114,"_49":81,"_51":115,"_53":116,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":117,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":118,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6519449,"Votes at a glance: Warren City Council, July 8, 2025",0,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5359239-5aa8c91e87b7cea874ab9703b0c178c9&start=5589&end=5589","/articles/6519449/Warren-City/Macomb-County/Michigan/Votes-at-a-glance-Warren-City-Council-July-8-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519449-4725f34518bfb20a6d50607aa86a6efb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204547&Signature=maIzl5r2pBYy7uCcdtrNI~-Iv6HerLl0AOyPlfo8Ye8d~QtTlFnBKOg7bqA4OhBPIkooEeHA2rpjrrvZRZsh7x67j4cPBrJH32TbA-BRj1DNp6mG-PgPv0BTM8203EZD5ufbKrwDeJF~AuI3Sgqqp4vIeSD2Prpb8syuDOvqTHS-H~UCWbk~U2Y2Izn7qKA88F0x15MtoMJccOHAHoti3jfpasxRFkf70li7U6H~N9Sh9eqosPZGq90XnII1cYVkonyh3ArWn7j-ftIVeulX9DFwiJOlzHIhZHX4R3a3A-utHAebtdo7c1vCLsCvIwqBUzna0u504BCFAnRMVX5FFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warren City Council voted on a series of routine and substantive items at its July 8, 2025 meeting, adopting consent items, approving multiple certificates and contracts, and authorizing a settlement after closed-session discussion.

Why it matters: The votes affect city contracts, neighborhood tax incentives, a nuisance property, and legal exposure for the city. Several items drew debate over enforcement, vendor performance and transparency.

Key votes (formal outcomes):
- Consent agenda — Adopted. (Included amendments to add a resolution extending and increasing an award for cleaning and inspection of fire-department PPE and approval of IRS Form 720 and PCORI fee payment of $13,880.)
- Adoption of the agenda — Adopted with additions (including Lipicoli v. Warren settlement and task force/boards items).
- Remove from table: Resolution to approve demolition of house/garage at 21065 Dofer (nuisance abatement) — Item removed from the table then later tabled to Aug. 12, 2025 for additional action; direction given to have the city attorney assign eviction/relocation follow‑up if not already done.
- Resolution authorizing multiple Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for Baker & Associates Realty Group LLC (Patriot Place NEZ) — Approved (unanimous vote). Council discussion covered deed restrictions, state approval, and enforcement to prevent conversions to rental use during the certificate term.
- Authorization to proceed with settlement strategy in Lipicoli v. Warren and to authorize payment to ASU Group upon execution and submission of required documents — Approved after closed‑session discussion.
- Extension of agreement with Capital Relations for governmental affairs services (and request to issue an RFP) — Approved (5 yes, 2 no). Council directed administration to issue a request for proposals while retaining a one‑year extension with termination rights.
- Receive and file: Ordinance updates and related review (marijuana zoning, special events licensing, ethics ordinance amendments, civil service reform) — Received and filed; staff directed to continue drafting and return with recommendations.
- Boards/commissions bylaws and records request — Approved. Council requested copies of bylaws/ordinances for all boards/commissions, and administration/legal to collect and report back; weekly meetings between administration and legal were scheduled to advance work.
- Award bid WP24816 (Mavis, Irvington, Sheridan, Adler pavement construction and water-main replacement, ITBW 1154) to Zuniga Cement Construction in an amount not to exceed $1,249,653.50 — Approved (6 yes, 1 no). Council members emphasized increased inspection and warranty oversight given prior quality concerns.
- Appointment to RFP panel for grant-writing services — Appointment of Councilman Boiecki approved.
- RFP to solicit grant-writing services / grant-identification scope — Authorized to proceed with a panel and RFP process.

What council did not finalize: The public‑hearing demolition item at 21065 Dofer was tabled pending further legal/relocation work and will return to council on Aug. 12, 2025.

A full set of roll-call votes is in the meeting minutes and official resolution texts.","Summary of formal votes taken by the Warren City Council on July 8, 2025, including contract awards, a settlement, extensions, and approvals of certificates and ordinances.","actionData","errors"]

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Council orders inventory and revision of boards and commissions bylaws; ordinance updates to follow

Council awards $1.25 million pavement and water‑main contract to Zuniga after debate over workmanship and oversight

Council extends governmental affairs contract, orders RFP after members question lobbyist communications

Council approves NEZ certificates for Patriot Place development; members press for enforceable deed restrictions

Votes at a glance: Warren City Council, July 8, 2025