City Commission
Regular MeetingBirmingham, MI · July 13, 2026
Agenda
Agenda
City Commission Special Meeting
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM
151 Martin Street, Birmingham, MI
City Commission Room 205
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Clinton Baller, Mayor
2. ROLL CALL
Alexandria Bingham, City Clerk
3. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The City of Birmingham welcomes public comment which may be limited to a certain number of
minutes per person speaking, announced at the Mayor’s discretion at the beginning of the public
comment portion of the agenda, on items or discussions that do not appear anywhere else in the
printed agenda. The Commission will not participate in a question and answer session and will
take no action on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The public can also speak to
agenda items as they occur when the presiding officer opens the floor to the public. When
recognized by the presiding officer, please state your name for the record, and direct all
comments or questions to the presiding officer.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution to meet in closed session pursuant to MCL § 15.268, Sec.8(1)(h) of the Open
Meetings Act to discuss and answer questions regarding a written attorney/client privilege
communication.
(A roll call vote is required, and the vote must be approved by a 2/3 majority of
the commission. The commission will adjourn to closed session after all other
business has been addressed in open session and reconvene to open session
after the closed session, for purposes of taking formal action resulting from the
closed session and for purposes of adjourning the meeting.)
5. ADJOURN
City boards and committees meet in person, and most have a virtual option available to the public. Members
of the public may attend the City Commission meeting in person at Birmingham City Hall or attend virtually.
Link to Access Virtual Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/655079760
Telephone Meeting Access: 877 853 5247 US Toll-free
Meeting ID Code: 655 079 760
City Hall is open to the public during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The
Police Department lobby entrance on the east side of City Hall on Pierce Street operates as the after-hours
public entrance.
Individuals requiring assistance to enter the building should request aid via the intercom system at the parking
lot entrance gate on Henrietta Street.
Persons who require mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance for effective participation in this public
meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (248) 530-1880, or (248) 644-3405 (TDD) at least one day
before the meeting to request help.
Las personas con incapacidad que requieren algún tipo de ayuda para la participación en esta sesión pública
deben ponerse en contacto con la oficina del escribano de la ciudad en el número (248) 530-1800 o al (248)
644-3405 (para las personas con incapacidad auditiva) por lo menos un dia antes de la reunión para solicitar
ayuda a la movilidad, visual, auditiva, o de otras asistencias. (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964)
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Agenda
City Commission Special Meeting
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM
151 Martin Street, Birmingham, MI
City Commission Room 205
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Clinton Baller, Mayor
2. ROLL CALL
Alexandria Bingham, City Clerk
3. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The City of Birmingham welcomes public comment which may be limited to a certain number of
minutes per person speaking, announced at the Mayor’s discretion at the beginning of the public
comment portion of the agenda, on items or discussions that do not appear anywhere else in the
printed agenda. The Commission will not participate in a question and answer session and will
take no action on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The public can also speak to
agenda items as they occur when the presiding officer opens the floor to the public. When
recognized by the presiding officer, please state your name for the record, and direct all
comments or questions to the presiding officer.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution to meet in closed session pursuant to MCL § 15.268, Sec.8(1)(h) of the Open
Meetings Act to discuss and answer questions regarding a written attorney/client privilege
communication.
(A roll call vote is required, and the vote must be approved by a 2/3 majority of
the commission. The commission will adjourn to closed session after all other
business has been addressed in open session and reconvene to open session
after the closed session, for purposes of taking formal action resulting from the
closed session and for purposes of adjourning the meeting.)
5. ADJOURN
City boards and committees meet in person, and most have a virtual option available to the public. Members
of the public may attend the City Commission meeting in person at Birmingham City Hall or attend virtually.
Link to Access Virtual Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/655079760
Telephone Meeting Access: 877 853 5247 US Toll-free
Meeting ID Code: 655 079 760
City Hall is open to the public during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The
Police Department lobby entrance on the east side of City Hall on Pierce Street operates as the after-hours
public entrance.
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Individuals requiring assistance to enter the building should request aid via the intercom system at the parking
lot entrance gate on Henrietta Street.
Persons who require mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance for effective participation in this public
meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (248) 530-1880, or (248) 644-3405 (TDD) at least one day
before the meeting to request help.
Las personas con incapacidad que requieren algún tipo de ayuda para la participación en esta sesión pública
deben ponerse en contacto con la oficina del escribano de la ciudad en el número (248) 530-1800 o al (248)
644-3405 (para las personas con incapacidad auditiva) por lo menos un dia antes de la reunión para solicitar
ayuda a la movilidad, visual, auditiva, o de otras asistencias. (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964)
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MEMORANDUM
City Attorney
DATE: July 13, 2026
TO: Jana Ecker, City Manager
FROM: Mary Kucharek, City Attorney
Tracy Gaudenzi, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Request for Closed Session Under MCL § 15.268, Sec.8(1)(h) of the Open
Meetings Act
INTRODUCTION:
The City Attorney is requesting to meet with the City Commission in closed session to
discuss and answer questions regarding a written attorney/client privilege communication
pursuant to MCL § 15.268, Sec.8(1)(h) of the Open Meetings Act.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to MCL § 15.268 Sec. 8(1)(h) of the Open Meetings Act the City Attorney wishes
to discuss and answer questions regarding a written attorney/client privilege
communication.
LEGAL REVIEW:
I am requesting a closed session on Monday, July 13, 2026 pursuant to MCL § 15.268,
Sec.8(1)(h) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss and answer questions regarding a written
attorney/client privilege communication.
FISCAL IMPACT:
To be discussed in closed session.
SUSTAINABILITY:
N/A
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS:
N/A
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
N/A
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SUMMARY:
The City Commission is asked to conduct a closed session on Monday, July 13, 2026
pursuant to MCL § 15.268, Sec.8(1)(h) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss and answer
questions regarding a written attorney/client privileged communication.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Open Meetings Act, MCL § 15.268 Closed sessions; permissible purposes, Sec. 8(1)(h).
SUGGESTED COMMISSION ACTION:
Make a motion to meet in closed session pursuant to MCL § 15.268, Sec.8(1)(h) of the
Open Meetings Act to discuss and answer questions regarding a written attorney/client
privileged communication.
4.A.
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