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February 7, 2023
40 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Joseph E. Demers, Richard F. Gately, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola, Michael P. Concannon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve
VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be approved — Petition by Asian American Pacific Islanders for Equality and Change Inc. (aaiepc Inc.) for Special Event Permit to allow for aapi Heritage Festival at the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 60 feet of 4-inch, plastic gas main...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 60 feet of 4-inch, plastic gas main in Grape Street to...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on February 21, 2023 — On the petition by National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 60 feet of...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON February 21, 2023, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON February 21, 2023, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by Sydney Barrucci, 60 Kilby Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to the 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0..”
The updated floor plan be received and made part of the permanent records
Motion made and 2nd that the updated floor plan be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the updated floor plan be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Sydney Barrucci, 60 Kilby Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Sydney Barrucci, 60 Kilby Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted — On the petition by Sydney Barrucci, 60 Kilby Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9- 0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by g&a Realty Trust, Chung Lee, Trustee, 33 Third Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by g&a Realty Trust, Chung Lee, Trustee, 33 Third Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, for a special permit pursuant to: (1)...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by g&a Realty Trust, Chung Lee, Trustee, 33 Third Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, for a special permit pursuant to: (1) Section 5.1(5) of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The City Council make the following findings: 1. Pursuant to Section 8.3(a): Municipal facilities are within five (500) hundred feet of the use to be served; 2. Pursuant to Section 8.3(b): That...
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council make the following findings: 1. Pursuant to Section 8.3(a): Municipal facilities are within five (500) hundred feet of the use to be served; 2. Pursuant to Section 8.3(b): That the proposed combination of off street parking spaces and municipal spaces are available and adequate to serve the proposed development; 3. Pursuant to Section 8.3(c): That reliance on municipal parking facilities will not create an undue burden on the municipal parking facilities; and 4. Pursuant to Section 8.4: Petitioner shall deposit the amount of seventy-two thousand ($72,000) dollars in the Downtown Parking Enhancement Fund prior to any occupancy permit being issued, temporary or permanent. Payment of this fee shall not act as a guarantee that future tenants of the residential development shall be entitled to reservation or designation of a parking space or spaces, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council make the following findings: 1. Pursuant to Section 8.3(a): Municipal facilities are within five (500) hundred feet of the use to be served; 2. Pursuant to Section 8.3(b): That the proposed combination of off street parking spaces and municipal spaces are available and adequate to serve the proposed development; 3. Pursuant to Section 8.3(c): That reliance on municipal parking facilities will not create an undue burden on the municipal parking facilities; and 4. Pursuant to Section 8.4: Petitioner shall deposit the amount of seventy-two thousand ($72,000) dollars in the Downtown Parking Enhancement Fund prior to any occupancy permit being issued, temporary or permanent. Payment of this fee shall not act as a guarantee that future tenants of the residential development shall be entitled to reservation or designation of a parking space or spaces, all in favor, 9-0..”
The following conditions be approved: 1. The site plan of record shall be "433-437 Main Street" by Allen and Major with a final revision date of October 24, 2022. This plan is controlling as to...
Motion made and 2nd that the following conditions be approved: 1. The site plan of record shall be "433-437 Main Street" by Allen and Major with a final revision date of October 24, 2022. This plan is controlling as to exterior parking and dumpster location; 2. The floor plan of record shall be "435 Main Street" by 686 Architects dated September 6, 2022; 3. The Petitioner shall perform videotaping of the sewer; and 4. There shall be no curbside pickup of rubbish, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the following conditions be approved: 1. The site plan of record shall be "433-437 Main Street" by Allen and Major with a final revision date of October 24, 2022. This plan is controlling as to exterior parking and dumpster location; 2. The floor plan of record shall be "435 Main Street" by 686 Architects dated September 6, 2022; 3. The Petitioner shall perform videotaping of the sewer; and 4. There shall be no curbside pickup of rubbish, all in favor, 9- 0..”
The committee report be adopted, as amended, and that the special permit be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The site plan of record shall be "433-437 Main Street" by Allen and...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, AND THAT THE SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1. The site plan of record shall be "433-437 Main Street" by Allen and Major with a final revision date of October 24, 2022. This plan is controlling as to exterior parking and dumpster location; 2. The floor plan of record shall be "435 Main Street" by 686 Architects dated September 6, 2022; 3. The Petitioner shall perform videotaping of the sewer; and 4. There shall be no curbside pickup of rubbish, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, AND THAT THE SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1. The site plan of record shall be "433-437 Main Street" by Allen and Major with a final revision date of October 24, 2022. This plan is controlling as to exterior parking and dumpster location; 2. The floor plan of record shall be "435 Main Street" by 686 Architects dated September 6, 2022; 3. The Petitioner shall perform videotaping of the sewer; and 4. There shall be no curbside pickup of rubbish, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by m&k Engineering Inc., 166 New Boston Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by m&k Engineering Inc., 166 New Boston Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a special permit pursuant to Section 7.3 of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on February 21, 2023 — On the petition by m&k Engineering Inc., 166 New Boston Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON February 21, 2023, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON February 21, 2023, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by Sanctuary Medicinals, 130 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Sanctuary Medicinals, 130 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to Section 32.3 of the 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Sanctuary Medicinals, 130 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to Section 32.3 of the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The City Council accepts the proposed findings as follows: 1. The site is designated such that it provides convenient, safe, and secure access and egress for customers and employees arriving to...
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council accepts the proposed findings as follows: 1. The site is designated such that it provides convenient, safe, and secure access and egress for customers and employees arriving to and leaving from the site using all modes of transportation, including drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and public transportation users; 2. On-site loading, refuse and service areas are designed to be secure and shielded from abutting uses; 3. The building and site have been designed to be compatible with other buildings in the area and to mitigate any negative aesthetic impacts that might result from required security measures and restrictions on visibility into the building's interior and/or from restrictions on direct access by consumers; and 4. The location and design of the Marijuana Retailer will not detract from the sense of activity with opaque, unwelcoming facades at the ground floor. Where interior activities must be screened form public view or where there is no access by customers, such areas should be screened by transparent, publicly accessible active business where possible. Opaque facades should be minimized, and where they are necessary they should include changing public art displays or other measures to provide visual interest to the public, all in favor, 8-1 (Gately Opposed).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaNo: Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council accepts the proposed findings as follows: 1. The site is designated such that it provides convenient, safe, and secure access and egress for customers and employees arriving to and leaving from the site using all modes of transportation, including drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and public transportation users; 2. On-site loading, refuse and service areas are designed to be secure and shielded from abutting uses; 3. The building and site have been designed to be compatible with other buildings in the area and to mitigate any negative aesthetic impacts that might result from required security measures and restrictions on visibility into the building's interior and/or from restrictions on direct access by consumers; and 4. The location and design of the Marijuana Retailer will not detract from the sense of activity with opaque, unwelcoming facades at the ground floor. Where interior activities must be screened form public view or where there is no access by customers, such areas should be screened by transparent, publicly accessible active business where possible. Opaque facades should be minimized, and where they are necessary they should include changing public art displays or other measures to provide visual interest to the public, all in favor, 8-1 (Gately Opposed)..”
Add the following language to Proposed Condition No. 2, "Striping and numbering will be maintained yearly or as designated by the building department due to any fading or erosion."
Motion made and 2nd to add the following language to Proposed Condition No. 2, "Striping and numbering will be maintained yearly or as designated by the building department due to any fading or erosion.", all in favor, 8-1 (Gately Opposed).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaNo: Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add the following language to Proposed Condition No. 2, "Striping and numbering will be maintained yearly or as designated by the building department due to any fading or erosion.", all in favor, 8-1 (Gately Opposed)..”
Add new Proposed Condition No. 3, "All sales shall be onsite only and the Petitioner shall not deliver products or goods offsite. This condition shall be subject to review of the Special Permits...
Motion made and 2nd to add new Proposed Condition No. 3, "All sales shall be onsite only and the Petitioner shall not deliver products or goods offsite. This condition shall be subject to review of the Special Permits Committee in six months.", all in favor, 8-1 (Gately Opposed).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaNo: Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add new Proposed Condition No. 3, "All sales shall be onsite only and the Petitioner shall not deliver products or goods offsite. This condition shall be subject to review of the Special Permits Committee in six months.", all in favor, 8-1 (Gately Opposed)..”
The special permit be granted subject to the following findings: 1. The site is designated such that it provides convenient, safe, and secure access and egress for customers and employees arriving...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED subject to the following findings: 1. The site is designated such that it provides convenient, safe, and secure access and egress for customers and employees arriving to and leaving from the site using all modes of transportation, including drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and public transportation users; 2. On-site loading, refuse and service areas are designed to be secure and shielded from abutting uses; 3. The building and site have been designed to be compatible with other buildings in the area and to mitigate any negative aesthetic impacts that might result from required security measures and restrictions on visibility into the building's interior and/or from restrictions on direct access by consumers; and 4. The location and design of the Marijuana Retailer will not detract from the sense of activity with opaque, unwelcoming facades at the ground floor. Where interior activities must be screened form public view or where there is no access by customers, such areas should be screened by transparent, publicly accessible active business where possible. Opaque facades should be minimized, and where they are necessary they should include changing public art displays or other measures to provide visual interest to the public, as well as the following conditions: 1. All Conditions of the prior special permit shall remain in full force in effect except: Condition No. 1: Stricken and replaced with: Hours of operation shall
Yes: Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaNo: Campbell, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED subject to the following findings: 1. The site is designated such that it provides convenient, safe, and secure access and egress for customers and employees arriving to and leaving from the site using all modes of transportation, including drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and public transportation users; 2. On-site loading, refuse and service areas are designed to be secure and shielded from abutting uses; 3. The building and site have been designed to be compatible with other buildings in the area and to mitigate any negative aesthetic impacts that might result from required security measures and restrictions on visibility into the building's interior and/or from restrictions on direct access by consumers; and 4. The location and design of the Marijuana Retailer will not detract from the sense of activity with opaque, unwelcoming facades at the ground floor. Where interior activities must be screened form public view or where there is no access by customers, such areas should be screened by transparent, publicly accessible active business where possible. Opaque facades should be minimized, and where they are necessary they should include changing public art displays or other measures to provide visual interest to the public, as well as the following conditions: 1. All Conditions of the prior special permit shall remain in full force in effect except: Condition No. 1: Stricken and replaced with: Hours of operation shall be Monday to Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Condition No. 9: Stricken and replaced with: That all construction and operation activities on site be conducted in strict conformance with the terms of the agreement between the City of Woburn and Sanctuary Medicinals, Inc which agreement is dated October 2022 and entitled "Host Community Agreement between Sanctuary Medicinals Inc, and the City of Woburn for a Co-Located Medical Marijuana Treatment Center and Adult Use Marijuana Retailer; Condition No. 10: Stricken; Condition No. 12: Stricken and replaced with: All signage shall comply with existing sign ordinance. No change shall be made without review of the Special Permit Committee; Condition No. 13: Stricken and replaced with: There shall be no references to marijuana, including symbols, on outside or window display, however the current symbol for Sanctuary shall be allowable; and Condition No. 14: Stricken as redundant; 2. If required by the Woburn Police Department, petitioner agrees to engage a police detail for crowd or traffic control, with the full cost of same borne by the petitioner; 3. Petitioner shall re-stripe and number the parking spaces that are dedicated to their use. Striping and numbering will be maintained yearly or as designated by the building department due to any fading or erosion; and 4. All sales shall be onsite only and the Petitioner shall not deliver products or goods offsite. This condition shall be subject to review of the Special Permits Committee in six months, all in favor, 7-2 (Gately and Campbell Opposed)..”
Committee Reports — Rules
The committee report be adopted — On the order amending wmc 2-117 Deputy Auditor, and by adding wmc 2-119 Budget Analyst, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be amended, to add "Further, the City Auditor's base salary shall be amended to $127,500 effective July 1, 2023." — On the order amending wmc 2-180 Base Salaries for City Auditor, Deputy...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE AMENDED, to add "Further, the City Auditor's base salary shall be amended to $127,500 effective July 1, 2023.", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE AMENDED, to add "Further, the City Auditor's base salary shall be amended to $127,500 effective July 1, 2023.", all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report, as amended, be adopted — On the order amending wmc 2-180 Base Salaries for City Auditor, Deputy Auditor, and Budget Analyst, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT, AS AMENDED, BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT, AS AMENDED, BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — On the petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales License by the following: E & C Auto Brokers, LLC, 505 Main Street; Cambridge Road Auto Service,...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend rule 35, to allow for the petitioner for citizen's participation to speak tonight for five minutes
MOTION MADE AND 2ND TO SUSPEND RULE 35, TO ALLOW FOR THE PETITIONER FOR CITIZEN'S PARTICIPATION TO SPEAK TONIGHT FOR FIVE MINUTES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION MADE AND 2ND TO SUSPEND RULE 35, TO ALLOW FOR THE PETITIONER FOR CITIZEN'S PARTICIPATION TO SPEAK TONIGHT FOR FIVE MINUTES, all in favor, 9-0..”
Citizen’s Participation
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be placed on file — On the request by Emery Popoloski to discuss ongoing teachers' strike and its impact, Ms. Popoloski, 13 Scott Street, thanked Councilor Dillon and stated she has...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9- 0..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be placed on file — City Clerk Higgins stated that the next matter did not need to be on the agenda
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated January 25, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear City Clerk Higgins: By the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: Pursuant to Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2007, the Preliminary Election for the Municipal Election shall be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — Resolve: The Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands meet with representatives of MassDOT and the City Engineer,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by revising Title 5, Businesses and Regulations, Article...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0..”
Send a communication to the City Solicitor requesting she provides a redlined/highlighted version of changes made
Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to the City Solicitor requesting she provides a redlined/highlighted version of changes made, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to the City Solicitor requesting she provides a redlined/highlighted version of changes made, all in favor, 9-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0..”
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