City Council Meeting - May 18, 2026

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[4:41] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands,
[4:49] one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty, and justice for all.
[4:55] Clerk will call the roll.
[5:00] Councillor fornier.
[5:01] Here, Councillor Graham.
[5:02] Here.
[5:02] Councillor Seix.
[5:04] Absent, Councillor Raleigh.
[5:06] Absent.
[5:06] Councillor Pellett here.
[5:08] Absent, Councillor McNevech.
[5:11] Councillor Bullitt here, Councillor Phillips, absent, Mayor Dianne.
[5:16] Chair, when I'll entertain what would comment on non-agenda items.
[5:24] Good evening, folks.
[5:25] I wish there were more people here tonight.
[5:27] Joey Brown out, Pine Street.
[5:29] I live right around the corner from the Trilani building at 65 Congress.
[5:33] And for the last, I don't know, two years, I think,
[5:35] has been covered on the Congress Street side by steel pipe scaffolding in plastic
[5:39] sheeting from ground top floor. It's like eight stories. Apparently this is there because the
[5:44] owner Jeffrey Rice is repairing the masonry. What I don't understand is why this work has
[5:48] not been completed after over two years. It's not just an ice war, it's a massive public safety
[5:53] hazard. I'll let residents of the shrine describe the nightmare this is created for them on the
[5:58] inside, blotting out the sun and letting in all kinds of toxic material. But I want to describe
[6:03] what the experience is like at ground level for folks in the neighborhood like me. Most obviously,
[6:07] the scaffolding makes navigating the sidewalk difficult and quite likely impossible if you're
[6:12] in a wheelchair or using mobility device. It's also made the businesses at ground level,
[6:16] like banks, salon, totally invisible. This multi-year scaffolding is killing these small,
[6:21] locally owned businesses. We lament that downtown isn't what it used to be,
[6:25] maybe this is part of why. But most urgently, it has turned that part of the sidewalk into a
[6:30] walled hallway, completely dark at night, and it's downright scary to walk through the jungle
[6:35] pipes after dark because you don't know who's going to be lurking inside there.
[6:39] And this is under the scaffolding trying to get home a few nights ago.
[6:42] Another person was assaulted some time ago.
[6:44] Across the street, a new drug operation has opened up and are doing a lot of business shielded by the scaffolding, particularly at night.
[6:51] Another commenter.
[6:52] Not so well-meaning people use it to harass and threaten people that are basically funneled through there.
[6:57] Tenants have complained about people staying further up the scaffolding outside their windows.
[7:02] Something must be done here. I do not accept that there's nothing the city can do to protect the public.
[7:08] This simply cannot be true. Here are some questions I think need to be asked immediately for starters.
[7:13] Has Mr. Rice gotten a sidewalk occupancy permit for the scaffolding?
[7:16] How about a historic preservation permit? Has he submitted a plan to the city for this work?
[7:20] Is there a timeline in those plans that we can hold him to?
[7:24] Can we declare the scaffolding a public nuisance or a public safety hazard? Can we get a court injunction to demand Mr. Rice?
[7:29] Let's go.
[7:30] Please, this work, or take down the scaffolding. Ideally, both.
[7:33] Oh. Okay. The choice.
[7:37] The choice. The same way, don't worry.
[7:40] The Trailani tenants should not have to pay for Mr. Rice's negligence. The neighborhood and pedestrians
[7:44] and small business owners should also not have to pay for his negligence. Mr. Rice is the only
[7:50] person who should shoulder this responsibility, and it's up to you all to hold him to it. Thank you.
[7:56] Anyone else wishing to provide public comment on a non-negended item?
[8:08] My name is Christina Winter and my address is 43 January Street.
[8:12] I wish to describe the extremely dangerous situation that began on May 12th when thousands
[8:16] of cars and trucks began exiting Ocean Avenue on to January Street, according to the traffic
[8:21] control plan for the Hershey Street Sewer Separation Project.
[8:26] The map from that plan and the TCP requirements are here, I brought copies.
[8:31] I'm asking the city immediately before someone is heard or killed to close ocean avenue between
[8:37] forest and Walton Street, allowing local traffic only pursuant to city code section 25-121-D.
[8:44] To install speed monitoring and radar speed signs on chenery, to place police, both
[8:50] at both ends of the excavation site to monitor traffic and safety of pedestrians and to revise
[8:54] the TCP with an opportunity for public comment before the plan is approved.
[8:58] An average of six thousand eight hundred and seven vehicles drive on Ocean Avenue pass the intersection between
[9:05] Chenerry Street. These vehicles are now turning on to Chenerry without stopping.
[9:10] Barling down Chenerry Street, well above twenty-five miles per hour,
[9:14] zigzagging and swerving between anything and anyone including parents with strollers,
[9:18] dog walkers, bicyclists, scooters, one of my neighbors who uses a wheelchair
[9:22] and schoolchildren walking to the bus stop at the corner of Ocean and Chenerry
[9:27] as well as park cars. The majority of China's street has either one or no sidewalks on either
[9:34] side of the street, including the first 300 feet at the corner of Ocean and Chenery, where the
[9:40] vehicle's are turning and where the school bus stop is located. My neighbors are all sharing stories
[9:45] of near misses that they have experienced a witness, and I take photos and videos of these daily.
[9:51] In just six days, the surge of traffic has also begun tearing up the road creating fields of
[9:57] meeting on December 4, 2024 to introduce the Hershey Street Project attendees were told that
[10:03] during the project, quote, Ocean Avenue will be a one way from Walton Street to Farst Avenue.
[10:09] That turns out not to be true.
[10:11] The traffic control plan, this, shows that the only section of Ocean Avenue is closed is
[10:17] at the excavation site itself.
[10:19] Traffic control plans for excavation in Portland.
[10:23] must clearly show the routing of traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian around the
[10:28] work zone, and if a detour is required, it must show the entire planned route.
[10:33] The Hershey TCP does not show the routing of detours or pedestrians, and looks nothing
[10:38] like the professional traffic control plan that city, that the city of Portland expects.
[10:43] The TCP violates the city code sections 25-121-subsections A and C, which will
[10:52] protective measures and the routing of traffic must include both,
[10:56] safe crossing for vehicles and pedestrians, and measures to assure that
[11:00] traffic conditions are as near,
[11:02] normal as possible at all times.
[11:04] Finally, the TCP violates the complete streets policy adopted by the
[11:08] Portland City Council on August 25, 2025 to ensure that all users of a
[11:13] street of all ages and abilities using all modes of transportation are
[11:17] considered when looking at construction activities that affect the streets and
[11:21] public right of way. My chenery neighbors and myself would appreciate and meet it relief from these intensely hazardous conditions. Thank you.
[11:30] Next speaker.
[11:36] Hello, good evening. My name is Celine. I'm a, I didn't hear it.
[11:40] Celine. Celine. Yes. I'm a tenant over in Easteering. I used to live over in Parkside. And I'm a proud member of the Portland tenants union. And I'm here on behalf of the PTO as well as the Trellani tenants union to talk more about the
[11:54] situation with the Toronto building just as Joey has talked about. I wanted to share a bit of some testimonials from the actual residents of the building.
[12:05] They have not received any sort of compensation from Mr. Rice throughout the whole process of this construction in this renovation.
[12:14] It was actually the T.T.U. that pressured Mr. Rice into starting this project in the first place.
[12:20] They were the ones who complained about the crumbling
[12:21] masonry, and yet he has dragged his feet on this renovation
[12:25] project for far too long.
[12:28] I personally cannot remember a time where that scaffolding
[12:31] is not up on that building.
[12:32] Has not been up there on the building and on the sidewalk.
[12:37] And as long as we have pictures and testimonials
[12:40] from tenants in the truany building of lead dust
[12:44] entering the units through the windows,
[12:47] and in response to this Mr. Rice has put up scaffolding and tarps inside the units taking away
[12:53] from the livable space of the units and obstructing window access, which I'm particularly concerned
[12:59] about this time of year as the weather is starting to warm up. These units are very liable to
[13:04] become ovens inside, as well as the whole issue with lead dust in there. As far as I'm concerned,
[13:11] there is really no acceptable amount of lead dust in there. I believe that Mr. Rice had some
[13:17] people come and test it and they said it was safe. However, I don't know if those were city
[13:22] people or just some private team of contractors and whatever. So we want to ask for more oversight
[13:30] with this renovation and we want to double check that he actually has the permits for that scaffolding
[13:35] And we ask that if he does not have the permits that he be fined accordingly as well as being fined for just kind of the gross negligence that's been occurring throughout this whole process.
[13:46] Thank you.
[13:47] Expeaker.
[13:52] Oh, Clara Thompson, I live over on the Western by the hospital.
[13:55] I've been living here for about three years now.
[13:57] And as long as I can remember it, that scaffolding has been recovering the Trilani building.
[14:02] And I can't drive so often when times I'll take the bus or walk home for wherever I am in the downtown area.
[14:07] Walking home, like I'm just trying to pass through that area is it's scary going through the can't see much
[14:13] You don't know who can jump out of you and also like imagine the tour is still the same way
[14:17] They're coming here to the summer and wanting to spend a great time in Portland and you have this massive mess of pipes
[14:23] Who knows what's going on in there or they have to get through to get to them the other side of town?
[14:27] Yeah, the course and go on the other side, but you know often as they don't they're too scared to cross the street
[14:32] So they'll you know go for the mess of pipes or mess of roads to get to that side of town
[14:37] And I think, as long as you've got all the small businesses in there, I didn't know how
[14:40] those places were there for the three years up in Lebanon here.
[14:44] If you nice to know that there's a barbershop or salon there, so I can get my hair cut
[14:48] or a bookstore, and I can visit, but I didn't know because all that scaffolding, even
[14:53] just for the stake of the tenants there, they deserve to live in a good and safe place that
[14:58] isn't being mismanaged by the buildings.
[15:00] And it just things like that could show a lot of people that city council can do things that would make people's lives better.
[15:06] I'm sure y'all don't have the best reputation for some people for certain reasons, but it's definitely helpful a lot if you can do some help and get this done.
[15:14] So much that I got to say. Thank you.
[15:17] Next week,
[15:21] sir.
[15:21] Well, I'll be cope. I live on Concord Street. This is related to two items of interest that are potential projects in the future.
[15:30] versus the repair or replacement of the Lincoln Middle School HVAC system, which the school
[15:36] department recently announced would be 2 to 6 million dollars more than originally planned
[15:43] and also, secondly, the conversion of the city property on common avenue for other uses.
[15:49] I just wanted to consider this little anecdote in my neighborhood, Dearing Center.
[15:55] We have a church which has deteriorated a deteriorated bell tower.
[15:58] It has been an unsightly mess wrapped in plastic for seven or eight years, probably longer.
[16:06] Last week my husband had a conversation with the treasurer of this church.
[16:11] The reason the repair has been delayed is because they've gotten quotes that were impossible for them to meet
[16:17] and they could not do the job.
[16:19] The first quote was for a million, $300,000.
[16:23] It was for a complete rebuild of the tower.
[16:25] A few years later, they got a second quote, $750,000.
[16:32] It was still impossible for them to raise that much money.
[16:36] Again, they couldn't have what they wanted.
[16:39] Very recently, they got another engineer to evaluate the problem.
[16:44] It was determined that the basic structure is intact,
[16:49] and the only repair necessary is to remove the surface stones,
[16:52] Replace the inferior mortar that had been used and put the stones back in place.
[16:59] The estimate for this is $12,000.
[17:04] Just wanted you to be aware that there are ways to save money and they are by being thorough,
[17:11] and waiting to spend what you can afford.
[17:14] Thank you.
[17:17] Anyone else wishing to provide public comment on an undigended item?
[17:23] Stephen Sharp, a bracket stream, and I'd like to see where he now have six members of the council here.
[17:29] It would be helpful to know why three of them are not here.
[17:36] I am going to follow up on part of what Ms. Cope just spoke about.
[17:42] And that is the 353 Cumlin Avenue Project that was on your radar,
[17:48] And the concept of doing something with 353, coming in Avenue,
[17:54] these schools, central office building, is still on your radar.
[17:58] Thankfully, the Finance Committee killed probably the dumbest project that could have come down the bike.
[18:05] And that was to use it as a family shelter and to take our family shelter from about 42 units to 49 units.
[18:13] We're mainly of 12 families currently utilizing our family shelter.
[18:17] That made no sense at all, but that building was not even a, not an ideal spot, it was a terrible spot to move a family shelter too.
[18:29] And the cost to do so was astronomically high and, and also the reference to the cost,
[18:41] on annual basis was incorrect. It actually would cost $5.6 million on annual basis, not the
[18:48] 4.8, that was quoted in your documents. But we need a thorough look at that building,
[18:55] and we need to, like, say, that building really isn't designed for anything the city of Portland
[19:00] wants to do. And we need to sign an outside buyer to take the property and do something that's
[19:08] useful with the property, not use it as the property that we throw something in just because
[19:15] it's there. Thank you.
[19:19] Anyone else wishing to provide public comment on an unagended item?
[19:27] That's the known console and miso mayor. This is an owner to stand in front of you today.
[19:33] My name is Solange Chetatoy Ginalde from Camel, in Africa. I came to the United States of America
[19:38] in 2001 living my two-year-old son in Cameroon.
[19:43] After I received my legal document, I applied for my son to join me.
[19:47] My fiancee was also supposed to join us, unfortunately,
[19:50] he passed away, three weeks before he could join us.
[19:53] At that time, when I became a single mother,
[19:56] I started to fear the difficulties that parents fear,
[20:00] finding a suitable decade to leave their children to look for a job.
[20:03] I work as a community have work for Northern Night Mercy Hospital, for the underserved population of the Greater Portland area.
[20:12] Many parents in Maine do not have the opportunity to live their children in the safe and trustworthy environment to find employment.
[20:21] It is very difficult and complicated for some parents to find their care that will charge them little or no money to keep their children.
[20:30] This makes me sad because those models can work as caretakers and their children, for their children and the children and sisters to them and succeed in the job.
[20:43] My proposal is to have the City of Portland open a daycare that will employ some of the women and train them for the role requested from them.
[20:53] In almost 90 of the women have worked with, at least 40 of them are capable to run a decay
[21:04] and to alleviate the burden of other models.
[21:07] Why also offer a multilingual services and teaching other children to speak different languages?
[21:16] These role will also allow them to bring their children with them while they work.
[21:22] With the salary they will receive, they will be able to afford to pay their rent and food without always relying on general assistance.
[21:31] This will cut the percentage of unemployment and reduce the level of poverty in the city.
[21:38] It takes a courageous single mother to be able to find an employment that will encourage her to bring a child with her to work.
[21:46] and to be able to succeed.
[21:49] It took me to work two to three jobs to keep food on my table
[21:53] and shelter for my son and myself,
[21:56] and especially to keep him in school.
[21:59] Imagine the city of Portland opening a daycare center
[22:01] and allow these women to work and do what they do best
[22:06] taking care of children.
[22:08] This is a proposal that we boost the economy of the city
[22:11] and set an example for order of cities to be the same,
[22:15] to do the same.
[22:16] This holds a place deep in my heart
[22:18] because I went through the same difficulties.
[22:21] These women are going through today.
[22:24] In a place where I can advocate for them
[22:26] and have that fine solution for their burden.
[22:29] Thank you.
[22:37] Members of the City Council. My name is Natalya Buiye. I came from the Democratic Republic of Congo and I'm proud to
[22:46] call Portland Home since 2023. As a housing navigator at Project Home, I go into homes, others do not see.
[22:55] And what I funder is why I stand before you today. In Portland families are paying the majority of
[23:03] income just for rent and getting back homes that are making their children sick with late
[23:11] pains, mood and past that no one should have to live with. I have made parents who sign
[23:19] contract they do, they they couldn't not read. Children diagnostic with hearing loss,
[23:26] language delays, developmental disabilities,
[23:31] condition that were preventable, detected,
[23:35] to late or never detected at all.
[23:38] Not because the resources do not exist,
[23:41] because no one ever told these families
[23:43] in a language they understand that had was available.
[23:47] This is not a housing crisis.
[23:50] This is a public health emergency,
[23:53] and the distance between what exists
[23:55] and who its riches is costing children their futures.
[24:00] We have four two things.
[24:02] First, a large, a citywide late-paying awareness campaign.
[24:08] The remediation grant program exists, but too many landlords do not know it,
[24:14] and too many tenants do not know they can demand it.
[24:18] bring this message to immigrant communities, hospitals, schools, and clinics.
[24:26] Recruit most certified lead contractor, including from immigrant communities.
[24:32] So, the workforce matches the need and distribute free lead to test kits to all households receiving a city housing vouchers.
[24:43] putting detection directly in the hands of the people most at risk.
[24:50] Second, bring support directly into communities.
[24:54] These families do not need more website.
[24:58] They need trusted people in their language at their door.
[25:03] Fund community organizations already doing this work for serve
[25:10] as bridges between city services and the families who can not navigate them alone.
[25:17] Proximity is policy.
[25:19] These families are not asking for charity.
[25:23] They are asking for whatever human being deserves.
[25:27] A home does not make them sick.
[25:31] The solution exists.
[25:32] The will to act is all that is needed.
[25:35] Thank you.
[25:43] Good evening Mr. Mayor and counselors.
[25:46] It's City Manager and staff.
[25:48] My name is Tom Blackburn.
[25:50] I am the Executive Director of the Base At Opportunity Center,
[25:54] as well as the President of the Base
[25:55] at Neighborhood Association.
[25:58] We had planned to have a number of supporters here
[26:00] that would speak to the Council in the public comment period.
[26:04] However, recognizing that the school budget
[26:06] and the municipal budget next meeting are being deliberated.
[26:11] We felt that it would be better to delay our proposal
[26:14] to a time when you don't have as much on your agenda.
[26:20] As many of you know, the base had opportunity center
[26:24] as attempted several times to access 28 Portland Street,
[26:29] which is currently occupied by the Portland School Department.
[26:34] All of these efforts have been refused
[26:37] because the school department doesn't have the time
[26:40] or because there's a legal opinion that says
[26:43] that they can't sell it or transfer it to a non-school use.
[26:48] We in our due diligence process have identified a path around that, which is a service provider
[26:54] agreement.
[26:58] The base on opportunity center is perplexed at the opposition that we are receiving to develop
[27:03] a community center in Bayside.
[27:07] West End has the right key center.
[27:08] The, my joy-hill has the East End Community Center,
[27:13] Riverton has the Riverton Community Center,
[27:16] Dearing has the Steven Square and Peace Island has the Peace Island Center.
[27:24] What we're proposing will be a significant asset to the city of Portland,
[27:28] and a great benefit to the constituents of Bayside,
[27:32] who are principally new Americans.
[27:35] The
[27:39] BLC will plan would resolve any outstanding environmental issues that exist, and we would be responsible for remodeling the space.
[27:48] And the base at Opportunity Center is prepared to pay to the city or the school department, whoever is the recipient.
[27:55] The same amount of rent or contributions that the Reiki Center pay, the East End and Pays, the Riverton Pays, to the landlords.
[28:08] They said only once what other neighborhoods have or our tax paying citizens and residents.
[28:17] We don't want a day shelter nor do we want a warming shelter for others who contribute
[28:22] little or nothing to Portland's economy or social fabric.
[28:29] And I doubt that any of you, based on the base of what the base side residents experience
[28:36] on a daily basis would tolerate that in their neighborhoods?
[28:43] Anyone else wishing to provide public comment on a non-agented item,
[28:49] seeing none, public
[28:50] common period is closed, any announcements from the council?
[28:59] Chair, would seek a motion to approve the minutes of the May 4th meeting.
[29:07] So, what's the second?
[29:08] Oh, by council four and a year, seconded by council McNevich, any discussion, seeing none,
[29:15] All those in favor, please signify by hand.
[29:19] It's unanimous.
[29:22] Clerk will read by title, only proclamation.
[29:26] 23, 25, 26.
[29:29] Reclamation 23, 25, 26, recognizing South Portland resident
[29:33] Juliet Shane for her work to significantly improve
[29:37] tracking of arrivals and departures at the Portland International
[29:40] Jetports sponsored by Mark Diane Mayer.
[29:43] Chair will yield to Council Grant.
[29:46] Thank you.
[29:48] Whereas residents and visitors are fortunate to have a major airport, the Portland International
[29:53] JetPort, and close proximity to downtown Portland and surrounding communities, and
[29:58] whereas for decades it is.
[30:00] I've been established policy that arrivals into parters should follow FAA approved flight paths over water to the extent that safe operations permit considering visibility, wind speed and direction and other air traffic.
[30:14] And whereas deviations from flight paths over water produced noise levels in residential areas and effective quality of life and a number of nearby neighborhoods, including Portland's island communities.
[30:25] And we're as the process for reporting flight deviations has placed a burden on residents to file complaints on the JetPore's website.
[30:33] And we're as noise complaints can be subjective and difficult to analyze, both residents and JetPore management have recognized the need for a consistent database tracking system.
[30:44] And we're as Julia Shane with technical assistance from her sister Catherine Reed, a resident of Houston, Texas at no expense to the JetPore.
[30:52] and in collaboration with JetPort Management developed a system that inputs all arrival and departure of flight tracks and weather conditions
[31:00] to determine which flights deviate from approved noise compatible flight paths.
[31:06] And whereas it is believed that this tracking system, which is in the process of being implemented by the JetPort,
[31:11] will significantly improve adherence to approved noise compatible flight paths and reduce noise impact on surrounding neighborhoods.
[31:19] Now, therefore, be it resolved that Mark Diane Mayer of the City of Portland, Maine, and members of the City Council,
[31:26] due to nearby recognizing commendulity at shame for our efforts to reduce noise impacts on our community,
[31:32] and extend our deepest gratitude for her proactive efforts, to ensure that airlines serving the Portland International
[31:37] Judgesport utilize approved noise compatible flight paths when safe air traffic conditions allow.
[31:44] Sign and seal the 16th day of May, 2026 by Mark Diane Mayer.
[31:49] As Miss Shane here, at least come forward, Council Grant will present the
[31:55] Proclamation and this Council expresses our gratitude for your
[32:00] Robona work.
[32:18] Chair would now take Proclamation 362526 out of order, re-title only.
[32:32] Proclamation 362526 recognizing May 26 as Jewish American Heritage Month
[32:38] sponsored by Mark Diane Mayer.
[32:40] Sure, we'll yield the Council of Bullock.
[32:43] Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month.
[32:47] Whereas Jewish American Heritage Month is observed during the month of May to celebrate
[32:51] and pay tribute to the contributions of generations of Jewish Americans, who helped weave
[32:56] the fabric of American history, culture and society, and to recognize the continued contributions
[33:01] of the American Jewish community today, and whereas Jewish American Heritage Month acknowledges
[33:08] achievements of the American Jewish community in various fields, including sports, arts,
[33:13] entertainment, medicine, business, science, government, military service, music, and more,
[33:17] and whereas the rich heritage of the Jewish American community is marked by its dedication
[33:23] to strengthening religious freedom and civil rights, promoting empathy, compassion, and rejecting
[33:28] ignorance and intolerance. And whereas during Jewish American heritage month, we celebrate
[33:34] the hard-fought progress achieved through the struggle and sacrifice of Jewish Americans,
[33:39] and reaffirm our commitment to fostering a world where diversity is cherished and faith is protected.
[33:45] And whereas the City of Portland proudly honors the history, contributions and achievements
[33:49] of Jewish Americans in our community throughout our state and nation. Now, therefore,
[33:54] be it resolved that Mark Diane, mayor of the City of Portland, Maine, and members of the
[34:04] city of Portland and call upon all residents to celebrate our diverse heritage and culture
[34:08] and to continue efforts in building a more just peaceful and prosperous world for all.
[34:14] Signed and sealed this 18th day of May, 2026 by Mark Diane the Mayor of City of Portland.
[34:22] Chair will now re-proclamation 352526 title only.
[34:29] Proclamation 352526, recognizing Paul Bradbury for receiving the 2026 A-A-A-A-E chairs awards sponsored by Mark Diont, Mayor.
[34:41] We're as the city of Portland main takes great pride in the dedicated professionals who ensure the safety,
[34:47] efficiency and excellence of the Portland International JetPort.
[34:50] And where asked Paul Bradbury has demonstrated exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to the aviation industry
[34:58] through his years of service at the JetPort and his influential role as Chair of the Legislative
[35:04] Affairs Committee for the American Association of Airport Executives and whereas on May
[35:10] 14th, 2026 at the A.A.E. Annual Meeting, A.A.E. Chair Rebecca Hopp on Nepal with the 2026
[35:19] A.A.E. Chair's Award, one of the most prestigious individual recognitions within the airport
[35:26] industry and whereas this award highlights Paul's significant contributions to national aviation
[35:33] policy and his tireless advocacy for the interest of airports across the country further
[35:40] elevating the reputation of the city of Portland on a national stage and whereas Paul's daily
[35:47] dedication to the jet port ensures that Portland remains a vital and well-connected gateway
[35:52] for our residents and visitors alike.
[35:56] Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Mark Dion,
[35:59] Mayor of the City of Portland,
[36:00] along with members of the Portland City Council,
[36:03] and the citizens we represent.
[36:05] Do hereby extend our formal congratulations
[36:07] and deepest appreciation to Paul Bradbury
[36:11] for his outstanding achievements
[36:13] and for receiving the 2026 A-A-A-E chair's award.
[36:18] We thank him for his leadership,
[36:20] But his expertise and his continued service to our community, signed and sealed on my signature
[36:29] this 18th day, rarely do I read a proclamation, Paul, of May 20, 26.
[37:53] Order 2026-2526 through order 2028-2526 consent items.
[38:01] Order 2026-2526 granting municipal officers approval of keg and crack in application for class 1 FSE
[38:08] at 653 Congress Street sponsored by Danielle West City Manager. Order 2027-2526 granting municipal officers approval of the velvet dog application for class 1 FSE
[38:21] that 24-Prabble Street Union ones sponsored by Danielle West City Manager.
[38:26] Order 208-2526 granting municipal officers approval of cocktail marry application for
[38:32] class A-Lounge at 30 Market Street, second floor sponsored by Danielle West City Manager.
[38:38] Any comment from the City Manager on these items?
[38:42] No, Mr. Mayor, but staff is present if there are any questions.
[38:47] Cheryl, now see any public comment on any of the applicants listed in this order.
[38:52] of
[38:59] a common is closed, share would seek a motion for passage.
[39:04] So moved.
[39:05] My councilor, is there a second?
[39:07] Second.
[39:08] My councilor, my next.
[39:11] Discussion by the council.
[39:13] Seeing none.
[39:15] Strike, oh, councilor.
[39:18] I thought I got away.
[39:20] Nothing to discuss, but is Catherine here?
[39:23] I just wanted to thank you for doing business in a very hard mail-dominated industry.
[39:28] we see a lot of licenses. I'm in year three of the council and I'm at Johnson and
[39:33] Wales Graduate Culinary Arts as my first love and so whenever I see a female
[39:38] own business come across it's pretty rare around here. I want to say thank you for
[39:43] all your hard work. I know that means that you're working double as hard.
[39:49] Thank you.
[39:53] The comments from the council. Okay. Seeing that there's a motion on the four, all those
[40:00] favor of the consent calendar.
[40:04] Passes is I see the owner of cocktail
[40:09] marriage here in Isaiah. Did I miss someone? Any other owners?
[40:19] I felt that I saw that. Interesting name.
[40:24] What? That's okay. We know where the power lies. That's what that's
[40:30] Mary men and the audience. All right then I want to thank you all for your
[40:35] decision to do business important.
[40:38] It adds the complexity and diversity of our city
[40:42] to the positive, so.
[40:45] Any other issues, please feel free to reach out
[40:48] to the city managers office or mine.
[40:50] You're welcome to stay for the rest of the meeting
[40:53] as concerned citizens.
[40:55] And I always make that offer, and as the council knows,
[40:58] we want you to watch you all walk out.
[41:01] So I won't be offended.
[41:02] Thank you very much all through you.
[41:13] Clerk will now read all school budget orders,
[41:18] 196, 2526 through 202A through 2526.
[41:27] What are 196, 2526?
[41:29] Proving state, local EPS funding allocation
[41:32] for public education from kindergarten to grade 12
[41:35] for Portland Public Schools for fiscal year 2027.
[41:38] Sponsored by Finance Committee, April Chair,
[41:44] April
[41:44] In the year 272526, approving non-state funded school, construction debt service for Portland schools for fiscal year 2027, sponsored by finance committee April 4 year chair, order 1.9882526, raising and appropriating additional local funds for Portland schools for fiscal year 2027, sponsored by finance committee April 4 year chair, order 1.992526, approving total school,
[42:08] Operating budget for Portland schools for fiscal year, 2027 sponsored by Finance Committee,
[42:15] April 40, chair, order 226, appropriating and raising funds for the adult education for
[42:21] fiscal year, 2027 as required by the main revised statute title, 20, AMRS, 8603, A1 sponsored
[42:31] by Finance Committee, April 40, chair, order 201, 2526 to raise and appropriate local fund
[42:38] for Food Service in the Portland Public Schools for Fiscal Year 2027 sponsored by Finance
[42:43] Committee, April 4, year, chair, order 202A 2526 authorizing the disposition of any additional
[42:51] state subsidy received for Portland schools in Fiscal Year 2027 sponsored by Finance Committee,
[42:58] April 4, year, chair. Thank you, Madam Clerk.
[43:03] The chair will not take.
[43:08] We're going to go through
[43:09] each of these individually in terms of voting.
[43:12] So on order 196, there are a motion for passage.
[43:18] So right,
[43:26] chair is an error.
[43:30] Chair would entertain public comment on any
[43:33] of the individual orders or as an aggregate.
[43:48] It's a super-intended welcome.
[43:51] Thank you.
[43:51] Good afternoon, Mayor.
[43:52] Good afternoon, counselors.
[43:54] Good afternoon, city manager.
[43:56] I wanted to defer first to Steve.
[44:00] Since I really appreciated in our last finance committee or last budget meeting of our board,
[44:06] he commented that the materials we put forward were more thorough and robust than any other
[44:11] district, but he didn't share that here, so I just wanted to share that.
[44:16] I just wanted to thank the Council tonight for their thoughtful consideration of the budget
[44:21] that we have before you, and to also recognize the engagement of the finance committee and
[44:25] the discussions that we had, and so thank you, Chair, for that.
[44:28] The challenge of this budget is one of managing both fiscal stewardship and the experiences
[44:34] and outcomes for our students.
[44:37] And as you'll see in the supporting materials, the strategic plan that we are in year two of
[44:42] is seeing outcomes and experiences improve for students.
[44:46] At the same time, it is a hard budget and there are difficult trade-offs that exist here
[44:52] and trade-offs that are budgeted, our finance committee and our board overall wrestled with.
[44:59] I want to acknowledge.
[45:00] College that within this difficult environment are local budget, actually only creases by 2.6%.
[45:06] But it's the loss of state funding of $4.1 million that results in the overall challenge
[45:12] that we face in our budget, and the need to really make some fiscal challenging decisions.
[45:19] As one little light in the sort of forecast, we have done a fair amount of advocacy
[45:25] at the state level around the EPS funding formula and we do feel confident that we will get
[45:32] some additional funding next year to help relieve some of this pressure and so thank you
[45:38] to our state representatives around that. I also want to acknowledge that the loss of state
[45:44] funding and our budget overall turned around and put challenges on the city as the city looked
[45:50] to win its budget. And I just want to really thank and acknowledge the work that our city manager,
[45:59] our director of finance did in considering the overall impact. And some of the really difficult
[46:04] trade-offs that they had to make as a result of this as well. And so I just really wanted to thank
[46:08] the city for this. I'm here to answer any questions, but otherwise, thank you for your consideration.
[46:13] Thank you, Mr. Superintendent,
[46:17] Chair will now revisit a motion for passage on order 196-2526.
[46:28] So motion.
[46:29] With my Council of Pell tears.
[46:30] Second, by Council of Fournier, any discussion by the Council?
[46:47] Well, I had Council of Fournier.
[46:48] I will be brief.
[46:49] I promise.
[46:49] I just also wanted to share gratitude back to Dr. Scallon for the process.
[46:54] And for all of your staff working with us on Finance Committee,
[46:57] It was a lot of late nights and a lot of information to go through, but I appreciate it as a parent
[47:03] who's youngest kiddo's are graduating in just a couple of weeks.
[47:08] I'm just so grateful for what Portland Schools does for all of our families and the unique
[47:13] struggle that we have that no other city in the entire state has to shoulder.
[47:19] And sometimes that comes with increased costs.
[47:22] We don't have young buildings in a lot of places.
[47:25] and we have a lot of challenges that a lot of other districts don't face and so I appreciate
[47:29] your creativity and the work that you've done with us to really try and make sure that this
[47:34] represents a budget that really supports our students, supports your staff and supports the community
[47:39] because I'm very, very proud of our schools and I think that investment is really worth it so just
[47:44] thank you and then to my fellow finance committee members thank you so much I know it's a ton of extra
[47:49] meetings as part of this committee, but I appreciate your work.
[47:55] That's all.
[47:56] Thank you, Madam Chair.
[47:57] There's any other comments.
[47:59] I have to work on my peripheral vision.
[48:02] Between you and consuppose here, I have difficulty.
[48:06] But I'm scheduled for my annual I exam.
[48:08] So I'm going to bring that up.
[48:09] I can't see out of our corners.
[48:12] Nonetheless, are we ready for the role?
[48:16] See no objection?
[48:17] Call the role.
[48:18] Councillor fornaere? Yes. Councillor fornaere. Yes. Councillor fornaere? Yes.
[48:22] Councillor fornaere? Yes. Councillor fornaere? Yes. Councillor fornaere? Yes.
[48:26] Councillor fornaere down? Yes. Chair would now seek a motion for passage on order 197.25.26.
[48:33] So moved. Well by council fornaere is there second? Second? Second of by councilor.
[48:39] Councillor fornaere? Well a tear.
[48:43] Okay. Any comment from the council?
[48:48] Seeing none.
[48:56] Thank you.
[49:05] Thank you.
[49:08] So seeing none call the role.
[49:11] Councillor Fornier?
[49:12] Councillor Pelletier?
[49:14] Yes.
[49:14] Councillor McEvich?
[49:15] Yes.
[49:16] Mayor Diane?
[49:17] Yes.
[49:19] Chair would now see a motion for passage on order 1, 99, 25, 26.
[49:23] So moved.
[49:24] Well, by Council of Fournier, seconded by.
[49:26] Seconded.
[49:27] By Council of McNevich and a comment from the Council.
[49:30] Seeing none call the role.
[49:32] That's for for you?
[49:34] Yes.
[49:34] Councillor Pelletier?
[49:35] Yes.
[49:35] Councillor McEvich?
[49:36] Yes, let's rebel it. Yes, near down. Yes,
[49:43] sure would now seek a motion for passage on order two hundred twenty five twenty six.
[49:48] So moved. Well, by council four years, second and by second.
[49:51] So, council, make an average discussion by the council seeing none call the role.
[49:55] Council four year. Yes, that's a grant. Yes, that's a relative. Yes, that's a little
[50:07] to move.
[50:09] Will by council for years or second?
[50:11] Second.
[50:11] Second by council.
[50:12] McNevich comments from the council.
[50:15] Seeing none call the roll.
[50:17] Councillor for years?
[50:18] Councillor Grant.
[50:19] Yes.
[50:19] Councillor Pellett here.
[50:20] Councillor McNevich?
[50:22] Yes.
[50:23] Chair seek a motion for passage on order 202A-2526.
[50:30] So moved.
[50:31] Will by council for years?
[50:32] Second.
[50:33] It's a tag team.
[50:34] The evening.
[50:35] Councillor McNevich.
[50:35] Any discussion by the council seeing none, call the roll?
[50:40] Councillor Furnier.
[50:42] Yes, Councillor Grant.
[50:43] Yes.
[50:43] Councillor Pellett here.
[50:44] Councillor McNevech.
[50:46] Mayor Dan.
[50:49] Clerk will now read title only orders 209-2526, to order 221-2526.
[50:58] Order 209-2526, approving fiscal year 2027 in administrative fees for fire parking
[51:04] planning and urban development parks, recreation and facilities and public works, sponsored by
[51:09] Finance Committee, April 4, near chair. Order 2012526, authorizing the City Manager to enter into
[51:16] certain agreements to implement the fiscal year 2027, human resources and certain fringe benefits
[51:21] budgets, sponsored by Finance Committee, April 4, near chair. Order 20112526, approving the fiscal
[51:28] year 2027, self-insured liability program, sponsored by Finance Committee, April 4, near chair.
[51:33] Order 2, 12, 25, 26, authorizing the director of ARX Recreation and Facilities to set fees
[51:40] and enter rental agreements for City Facilities, sponsored by Finance Committee April 4
[51:45] near chair.
[51:47] Order 2, 13, 25, 26, authorizing the City Manager to enter into certain agreements to implement
[51:52] fiscal year 20, 27 health and human services budget sponsored by Finance Committee April 4
[51:57] near chair.
[51:58] Order 2, 14, 25, 26, authorizing the City Manager to accept the scholarship and trust donations
[52:03] in requests and enter into trust agreements sponsored by Finance Committee April 40 year chair.
[52:10] Order 216-2526 authorizing Corporation Council to undertake civil actions to
[52:17] collect delinquent personal property taxes sponsored by Finance Committee April 40 year chair.
[52:22] Order 216-2526 authorizing non-union wage adjustments sponsored by Finance Committee April 40 year chair.
[52:29] Order 2018.
[52:30] 2526, designating fiscal year 2027 funds for specific island services sponsored by Finance Committee, April 40, chair.
[52:39] Order 219, 2526, appropriating 4 million in fund balance sponsored by Finance Committee, April 40, chair. Order 220, 2526, amendment 2 Portland, city code, chapters 2, 6, 10, 12, 24, 25 and 28, regarding various fees and other charges for fiscal year 2027.
[52:59] 27 sponsored by Finance Committee April 40 year chair, order 22212526, fiscal year
[53:06] 2026, 2027, appropriation resolve, sponsored by Finance Committee April 40 year chair.
[53:26] Chair would seek any public comment on any individual order or as an aggregate.
[53:39] Just two things. First of all, I want to thank Stephen Sharf for his in-depth financial analysis,
[53:47] to which he devotes countless hours and gives a lot of thought.
[53:52] He deserves to be commended and respected for his work,
[53:55] not endured and tolerated.
[53:58] He and I are not locked up in all views,
[54:00] but he has the best interest of your struggling constituents.
[54:04] I'm not a financial analyst.
[54:06] I'm just a resident of Portland,
[54:08] who along with many others are struggling to comprehend
[54:10] the rising tax bills that keep getting delivered to our doors annually.
[54:14] One friend of mine had the tax portion of her mortgage
[54:16] go up by more than $200 per month.
[54:20] Do you really think this is sustainable year after year?
[54:23] I assure you it is not.
[54:25] That's all, thank you.
[54:31] Are there any amendments being proposed?
[54:36] The chair has not been informed of any amendments,
[54:39] at least not this evening.
[54:48] The job.
[54:51] All right, then.
[54:55] Chair would seek a motion for passage on order 2, 13, 25, 26.
[55:01] It's not for passage, Mr. Mayor.
[55:03] I'll just indicate so that the public is aware as well,
[55:06] that we this evening will be taking comment.
[55:10] We'll be taking comment again on the city budget
[55:12] at the next meeting, which is June 1st.
[55:16] And any amendments to go to the recent question
[55:19] would be presented that evening
[55:20] and the council would be voting at that time.
[55:23] Tonight we have, this is our first read.
[55:26] We have several orders that only require read,
[55:28] but some of them which require two reads.
[55:31] And so, those two read items will continue on to the next meeting.
[55:35] The ones that only require one read, we need to postpone the June 1st.
[55:39] So, the mayor will be calling out various orders that we will be postponing to June 1st
[55:44] so that we can take them all up together.
[55:46] And I believe that the first one is order 2-11.
[56:27] 525-26.
[56:29] Some of them.
[56:30] But by Council of four years or second, second, all those in favor, please signify by hand.
[56:38] And just for the sake of the record, that is to June 1st.
[56:52] Here we're now seeking motion to continue to a date certain on order 2, 12, 25, 26.
[57:00] Some of them.
[57:01] Second.
[57:03] Vote by Council of four years, seconded by Council of Grand, the date will be June 1st.
[57:08] All those in favor please signify by hand.
[57:18] She would now seek a motion to continue order 2, 13, 25, 26,
[57:23] to date certain of June 1st, 20, 26.
[57:28] Well, by council four years or second.
[57:29] I can also grant seconds.
[57:32] All those in favor please signify.
[57:41] She would now seek an order to continue.
[57:44] I strike that emotion to continue in order 214-2526 to a date certain of June 1st.
[57:52] A move?
[57:54] Well, by Council of 40, is there a second?
[57:56] Second, by Council of Grant, all those in favor, please signify.
[58:01] Passes.
[58:03] Share with now the commotion to continue in order 215-2526 to a date certain of June 1st.
[58:12] Is there a motion?
[58:13] Some of it.
[58:15] Move by council four years or second?
[58:19] Council grant seconds.
[58:20] All those in favor.
[58:21] Please signify.
[58:23] Passes.
[58:27] Chair would now seek a motion to continue.
[58:30] On order 2162526 for date certain of June 1st.
[58:34] Some of it.
[58:35] Move by council four year.
[58:37] Second?
[58:37] Second by council grant.
[58:39] All those in favor.
[58:42] Passes unanimously.
[58:53] Yes, all the remaining orders are.
[58:55] and as I indicated though, I'll show up on June 1st for action by the Council.
[59:01] The Indian amendments will be discussed that evening, and will most likely be included in the packet prior to the meeting as well.
[59:12] All right, then,
[59:16] please read order 2022B2526 title.
[59:21] Order 2022B2526, approving cooperative agreement between the city of Portland and the main department of transportation,
[59:28] regarding improvements to Brighton Avenue sponsored by Danielle West City Manager.
[59:33] City Manager.
[59:35] I see a director Mary from the Department of Public Works in the back.
[59:40] You can provide a brief summary of what this item is and also is available for questions.
[59:48] Good evening.
[59:49] We're proud to be here tonight to look for passage of this UPI agreement with main department
[59:56] the transportation for sidewalk improvements on bright avenue.
[1:00:00] We spoke about it during the CIP process, this project. The limits of it are between William Street and Craigie Street.
[1:00:09] And we would, on passage, we'd go to design and have it out to bid for a construction for the next year.
[1:00:18] in calendar year 2027, it would improve the ADA along this corridor, it would repair
[1:00:26] replace sidewalks along this corridor as well as the improved the arterial crossings in
[1:00:34] this section of bright avenue.
[1:00:37] 2027 is important because the state is coming in in 2028 to pay bright avenue.
[1:00:43] So we want to get this done, this work completed prior to that.
[1:00:49] Thank you, Director Mark.
[1:00:50] Thank you.
[1:00:52] Very public comment.
[1:00:55] Seeing that.
[1:00:56] Public comment.
[1:00:59] We can get a question after we do public comment.
[1:01:05] Stephen Sharper, practicing in Portland.
[1:01:08] I actually am rising to support this and had a couple of questions.
[1:01:14] but Mr. Murray actually outlined some of those.
[1:01:19] The only thing I want to speak to in this is that there should be some public involvement in the actual details of this project.
[1:01:28] And I hope there will be a couple of community meetings so the public can be aware of exactly what's going to happen in the corridor.
[1:01:35] I also want to just speak to the next item and say I also support that and the same points that we should have.
[1:01:44] Some public meetings on the Forest Avenue project. Thank you.
[1:01:48] All right, then. She has looking for a motion for passage.
[1:01:52] To move like also granders or second.
[1:01:55] Second.
[1:01:55] I think
[1:01:58] she wins by volume, Councilor Forney, Councilor Bullet as a second, any discussion
[1:02:05] by the council?
[1:02:06] Councilor Graham.
[1:02:07] If I may have a question for the director, this project happens to be like, am I doorstep?
[1:02:13] If you look at the map, my house is right on the edge there, so I have a particular interest
[1:02:16] in the stretcher road.
[1:02:17] Some curious, does this project have any component of it that will redesign the traffic?
[1:02:23] Or is it just merely sidewalk pedestrian?
[1:02:25] in construction.
[1:02:27] I'd walk the desk.
[1:02:29] No part of this has to do with the actual traffic pattern on the right and the right.
[1:02:36] I was planning that see for future development.
[1:02:46] There's no further comment from the council.
[1:02:49] All those in favor of the motion, please signify by hand.
[1:02:52] That's as unanimously.
[1:02:55] She would seek the manager's comment on order 2032526.
[1:03:02] Again, Mr. Murray is here for any questions.
[1:03:05] This one involves Forest Avenue, sidewalks, crosswalks, and bus stop.
[1:03:11] Thank you.
[1:03:12] We're back again.
[1:03:15] This project, very similar to the Brighton Avenue project.
[1:03:19] It is addressing sidewalk pedestrian improvements,
[1:03:24] arterial crossing improvements between Wall Street and Wall Street on Forest Avenue.
[1:03:30] We would go on to design and construction for next year.
[1:03:35] Later this year we expect to have out for construction,
[1:03:38] the fur of the piece, which is from Walton to Pleasant Avenue.
[1:03:42] So basically by the end of 2027 we hope to have
[1:03:46] from basically Mars corner to Woodford's corner,
[1:03:51] upgraded sidewalks along Forest Avenue.
[1:03:54] Thank you, Director.
[1:03:58] All right, it's taking public comment.
[1:03:59] that's court to read order 2032526 title only.
[1:04:04] What are 2032526 approving cooperative agreement between the city of Portland and the main department
[1:04:10] of transportation regarding improvements to forest avenue sponsored by Danielle West City Manager.
[1:04:17] Any public comment on this order staying not motion for passage?
[1:04:26] So moved second.
[1:04:27] move by council bullet seconded by council for a year any discussion by the council
[1:04:35] Seeing none all those in favor please signify by hand
[1:04:43] Local now read order 2042526
[1:04:47] What are 2042526 accepting and appropriating a $200 anonymous donation to the Portland Police Department for Victim Services sponsored by Danielle West City Manager
[1:04:59] And this is an anonymous donation, as indicated by the order, we will be using these funds to enhance the victim services that are provided in ways just for comfort including things like coffee and those types of items that we will be purchasing and we really thankful to have ever donated these funds.
[1:05:23] Thank you.
[1:05:24] Any public comment on this item?
[1:05:30] Motion for passage.
[1:05:32] So moved. Second?
[1:05:33] Vice-consumac Navig, seconded by Councillor Bullard, any discussion by the council? Seeing none.
[1:05:41] All those in favor, please signify. Passes unanimously.
[1:05:47] Clerk will not retitle only order 2052526.
[1:05:52] Order 2052526, approving the Golf Cart Wiese Agreement with Country Club
[1:05:57] Enterprises LLCs sponsored by Danielle West City Manager.
[1:06:03] The comments to the manager.
[1:06:05] Originally, we had requested that this be enacted as an emergency, but there are not enough votes this evening.
[1:06:14] So we have talked about this, and I believe we will still be within the time frame needed just barely,
[1:06:21] so this should be fine just passing with five votes.
[1:06:24] Thank you. Any public comment?
[1:06:32] Probably better if we can just appoint you as the single member of the public to give us comment.
[1:06:36] You're more efficient, right?
[1:06:38] A no public comment share with seek motion for passage.
[1:06:42] Some of them.
[1:06:43] We'll be back in the second.
[1:06:44] Second.
[1:06:44] Second.
[1:06:45] Second.
[1:06:48] Second.
[1:06:52] Second.
[1:06:52] and I'm asleep.
[1:06:58] Work will now read order 222526 title only.
[1:07:04] What are 22222526 setting the time for opening and closing the polls on June 9th,
[1:07:10] 2026 regarding the State and Municipal Elections sponsored by Abby Lombard City Clerk?
[1:07:16] This is unusual.
[1:07:18] I want to ask you your opinion about something.
[1:07:20] Okay.
[1:07:22] Go ahead.
[1:07:22] This is just an order setting the time for opening and closing the polls on election day.
[1:07:27] for the June 9th, 2026 election, the balls will...
[1:07:30] Open from 7 a.m. to close at 8 p.m. Currently, we have in-person absentee voting happening in the
[1:07:35] state of main room. Monday to Friday, 8 30 to 4 30 p.m. The last day to vote in-person
[1:07:41] absentee is Thursday, June 4th, and the city clerk's offices open until 7 p.m. that night.
[1:07:46] Thank you, Madam Clerk. Chair would take public comment. There is no public remaining. Chair
[1:07:52] would seek motion for passage. The move. Well, by council four in here. Second. Second by council
[1:07:58] acknowledge discussion by the council, seeing no questions for you,
[1:08:05] it couldn't be any easier, right?
[1:08:08] All those in favor, please signify passes unanimously.
[1:08:13] Local now read, order 223, 2526, title only.
[1:08:19] What are 223, 2526, the Mending Order 161, 2526,
[1:08:24] to ratify four-near amendment three, regarding
[1:08:26] authority field, lighting sponsored by Finance Committee, April 4, near chair.
[1:08:32] Chair would yield chair for an information.
[1:08:35] Thank you.
[1:08:36] I am requesting that this item be moved to our June 1 meeting.
[1:08:40] This is actually just correcting procedural error that we had in the meeting when this first
[1:08:45] vote was taken that there was not a motion in a second before the vote happened.
[1:08:49] And so we have to go back and redo that given that we have less than our full council.
[1:08:53] I'm just asking that we move this to our next meeting where we would have the full council.
[1:08:57] Chair, recognize that as a motion to postpone.
[1:09:01] Second.
[1:09:03] Seconded by Councillor Bullitt.
[1:09:06] All those in favor please signify.
[1:09:11] We postpone to a date certain of June 1st.
[1:09:19] We'll now read order 2, 2, 4, 25, 26, first read.
[1:09:24] What are 224-2526, the Mending Order 182-2526, regarding clarifying retroactive application
[1:09:33] for dispersal requirements for large theaters and performance halls, sponsored by Wesley
[1:09:38] Pelleteer City Councilor.
[1:09:44] Now read by title only 1st read order 225-2526.
[1:09:50] What are 225-2526, amendment to the Portland City Code Chapter 28, regarding tow rates,
[1:09:55] sponsored by the Sustainability and Transportation Committee, Councilor Regina Phillips chair.
[1:10:02] Thank you, Madam Clerk. Chair would now seek a motion to adjourn.
[1:10:06] So moved, second.
[1:10:07] Well, by council of four years, seconded by Councilman Nevich,
[1:10:11] all those in favor, please signify its unanimous meeting is closed.
[1:10:16] Thank you.
[1:10:27] I know we're going to have two actions. One will be the extended hours and
[1:10:31] and a leader, Sunday parking, and then the other is extended hours.
[1:10:36] No recording stuff.
[1:10:38] Yes, you know, I'm inclined to support the extended hours,
[1:10:41] no Sunday, and then look out.
[1:10:43] Sure, Abby is waiting somewhere.
[1:10:45] I'm just listening.
[1:10:47] I'm just listening.
[1:10:47] Yes, yeah.
[1:10:51] I asked them to present.