Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:31 p.m. · 2 items · 1 votes · 14 public comments

What happened

Approved new neighborhood permit parking program for high-demand areas with Pimplé abstaining.
Received presentation on the Mayor's Housing Strategy with no action taken.

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Attendance

Eduardo Martinez(Present)

Jovanka Beckles(Present)

Jael Myrick(Present)

Vinay Pimple(Present)

Gayle McLaughlin(Absent)

Tom Butt(Present)

Nat Bates(Present)

2 substantive items

Governance(1 item)

Create neighborhood permit parking program for high-demand areas

Police & Community Safety

In Plain English

Some city neighborhoods face parking shortages from commuters and visitors taking up residential spaces. The proposed program would require permits for residents to park on certain streets during peak hours. If approved, the city designates specific zones where only permit holders can park, similar to programs in other cities.

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Votes

Directed staff to draft an ordinance and NPP program, with consideration of community feedback

Moved by: Jovanka BecklesSeconded by: Jael Myrick

Passed

5 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye

Nathaniel BatesAye

Jovanka BecklesAye

Jael MyrickAye

Vinay PimpléAbstain

Eduardo MartinezAye

Gayle McLaughlinAbsent

Housing(1 item)

Receive presentation of Mayor's Housing Strategy

Housing & Homelessness

In Plain English

The mayor will present a new housing strategy to the city council. This presentation outlines the city's approach to addressing housing issues like affordability and availability. The strategy likely includes specific goals and proposed actions for increasing housing options in the community.

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