Council postpones addressing painted rock art policy due to current municipal code restrictions.

The council approved redline changes to solid-waste and utilities ordinances to align tiered rates with billing cycles and to refer to the master fee schedule. During discussion members raised questions about franchise agreements for legacy providers (Pineywood, Lilly) and an unverified claim that a provider may withhold $3 million from the city; staff said the ordinance changes are separate and offered to follow up.

Council passed a municipal code amendment establishing sewer use rates and surcharges for certain large industrial users; staff said rates will be reviewed during six‑month true‑up periods and chemical costs are a major cost driver.

Council approved the first reading of municipal code amendments to implement the 2023–2031 housing element (minimum densities in R3–R5, reduced parking, updates for ADUs/supportive housing) on a 3–2 vote and separately adopted a resolution prioritizing water and sewer allocations for affordable housing 4–1.

A city legal/policy briefing summarized legislative activity in 2026: selected changes to public-records and open-meeting rules, ADU and starter-home subdivision statutes, e-bike rules, and other bills the city will review for code updates.

City council approves tree removal efforts and discusses water sale terms with Black Mountain Energy.

Council approved adding an initiation‑of‑litigation item related to the Rancho Boca De La Playa trustee sale to closed session, received a Lantern District development impact fee five‑year report, and reviewed proposed municipal‑code Chapter 6.14 amendments for future action.

Mayor Nneka confirms approval of annexation during recent council of government session

Village Board unanimously endorses new agreement for stray animal services with Hinsdale Humane Society.

Board amends minutes and revokes license due to public safety issues with Elton Campbell.

Council finalizes updates for DRC review process on short term rental overlays.