What happened
The council approved 13 public comments and reversed the city's denial of a permit for Up & Under Pub to place a BBQ smoker on the public sidewalk at 2 West Richmond Avenue. Residents raised concerns about permitting process, traffic safety, and community notification during the heated discussion.
The council also approved placing liens on 11 properties for unpaid code violations and cleanup costs. Property owners who received citations for issues like illegal dumping must pay fines, with residents advocating for animal control solutions and discussing homeless camping challenges during 6 public comments.
The council approved 14 routine items on consent, including a $6.7 million annual award to 37 youth organizations for 2025-2027 and a $671,000 contract with Watearth for sewer system studies. Other notable approvals included $524,400 for safer crosswalks around Lincoln Elementary School and expanding the legal services contract with Bennett, Gelini and Gelini by $300,000.
The council updated the city investment policy governing how public funds are invested, prioritizing safety over profits for taxpayer money. The council also met in closed session to discuss the ongoing Bryant v. Gage lawsuit with their attorney.
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