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June 11, 2026
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Scott Pemberton, Ryan J. Pereira, James Roy
Absent: Brian K. Gomes
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (6:11)
- Carney arrived late (6:12)
- Oliver arrived late (6:12)
Every vote, in order
Communication (Matter Id #0617)
To receive and place on file a copy of the presentation submitted by Shawn Syde.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Pemberton, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file a copy of the presentation submitted by Shawn Syde. (Matter #0617).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Pemberton)
To Amend the Ordinance by striking ‘up to 5 years’ in Sec. 1 and replacing it with ‘up to 3 years’.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyNo: CarneyAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To Amend the Ordinance by striking ‘up to 5 years’ in Sec. 1 and replacing it with ‘up to 3 years’. (Matter #0617).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
To recommend to the full City Council Approval of the Ordinance, as Amended.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyNo: CarneyAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the full City Council APPROVAL of the ORDINANCE, as Amended. (Matter #0617).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
Communication (Matter Id #0619)
To recommend to the full City Council Adoption of the Order.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Carney, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the full City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER. (Matter #0619).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
Communication (Matter Id #0621)
To recommend to the full City Council Adoption of the Loan Order.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Carney, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the full City Council ADOPTION of the LOAN ORDER. (Matter #0621).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Abreu)
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