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January 28, 2026
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Scott Pemberton, Ryan J. Pereira, James Roy
Absent: Derek Baptiste, Brian K. Gomes
Every vote, in order
Written Motion, Councillor Oliver, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings schedule a meeting prior to the Thursday, February 12, 2026 City Council meeting, for the purpose of allowing the residents of Illinois, Ohio, Jarry, Maryland, and Appleton Streets a forum in which they…
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Oliver, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings schedule a meeting prior to the Thursday, February 12, 2026 City Council meeting, for the purpose of allowing the residents of Illinois, Ohio, Jarry, Maryland, and Appleton Streets a forum in which they may voice any concerns regarding th
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Oliver, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings schedule a meeting prior to the Thursday, February 12, 2026 City Council meeting, for the purpose of allowing the residents of Illinois, Ohio, Jarry, Maryland, and Appleton Streets a forum in which they may voice any concerns regarding the proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning, specifically as it relates to parking requirements under Appendix C – Table of Parking and Loading Requirements. (Matter #0110).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Abreu)
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