02-28-2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 2022 President Sharon L. McBride confirmed. Attorney Bob Palmer added that the current executive order expires March 4,2022,and there does not seem to be an intent to continue it. However, if another order comes through, it must be followed. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann stated that the presentation from Motels4Now was scheduled for this evening but has been postponed. There was no wrongdoing on the part of Motels4Now, and there was a shameless attempt at character assassination on this outstanding not-for-profit and the individuals who run it. President Sharon L. McBride requested that the Chair of Zoning and Annexation report back to the Committee of the Whole and Full Council on any zoning issues raised. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr.responded that this conversation would need to go to the Mayor's Office as it relates to enforcement. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann stated that there is no zoning question for Motels4Now. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. congratulated the girls at Washington High School for their state championship. He asked Attorney Bob Palmer for a special proclamation to this effect. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. stated that he filed a bill that did not receive a date to come before Committee, which protects the city and Council with oversight as per the article from National Post on Pete Buttigieg. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. stated there were resolutions before Council related to the tent city in the past. He was extremely surprised by the language used to shame the homeless by the Council President. Council, as fiduciary agents and legislators,must use professionalism. President Sharon L. McBride responded that 701 N Niles Avenue did not have running water or heat, and the location was unsanitary. People were paying rent on top of what ERA funds were being used for. It is very upsetting to see homeless people used by Council members who knew that the building was not properly zoned and did not share that information. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann stated that this is a lie. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. stated that this is not what he was talking about. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR No residents were waiting to speak under the privilege of the floor. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, President Sharon L. McBride adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. 6