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April 6, 2026
1 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Alison M. Leary, John Oliver, Maria Scibelli Greenberg, Susan Albright, Tarik J. Lucas, Andrea W. Kelley, Pamela Wright, Julia Malakie, Joshua Krintzman, Cyrus Dahmubed, Randy Block, Rena Getz, Brittany Hume Charm, Julie Irish, Lisa Gordon, Sean Roche, Martha Bixby, Rebecca Walker Grossman, Brian Golden, Lisle Baker, David A. Kalis, Jacob Silber, Stephen Farrell
Absent: David Micley
Every vote, in order
Accept the committee recommendations on 8 items without discussion (#118-26, #119-26, #22-26, #61-26, #105-26, #106-26, ...)
The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Absent (Councilor Micley) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following:
One vote on the block of items the council took up without discussion. The items: #118-26 Request to further extend nonconforming FAR and lot coverage at...; #119-26 Request for a special permit to allow an oversized dormer...; #22-26 Request for a pre-budget planning discussion; #61-26 Financial, technical and safety assessment of Actibump solution; #105-26 Overview of the Sustainable Materials Management Division; #106-26 Overview of the Utilities Division; #111-26 Repurposing of $150,000 for the renovation of the Fire Station 2...; #112-26 Authorization to transfer $46,500 for accessibility improvements.
From the minutes
“The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Absent (Councilor Micley) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following:.”
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