At its September 3, 2025 meeting, the Southgate City Council began with a public hearing on the city’s 2025–2026 property tax rates, setting real property at 0.529 and personal property at 0.435 per $100, both slightly above the compensating rate. Residents provided comments on local taxes, with concerns about the combined city and school tax burden and suggestions to separate collections. Council also heard praise for police efforts to slow traffic in Woodland Hills, along with requests for a traffic light to improve safety at its main entrance. Other updates included ongoing utility pole work affecting parking and traffic flow, a review of code enforcement activity, and a discussion on developing a recreational fire ordinance to regulate grills, fire pits, and burning practices. Council passed second readings of ordinances setting real, personal, and motor vehicle tax rates, and held a first reading of an ordinance to vacate part of Shaler Street with property owner consent. Reports also covered financials, opioid settlement participation, community events, and infrastructure updates, before the meeting adjourned. Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI based on the meeting transcript.