1 00:15:34,499 --> 00:15:38,990 [waiting for host to join meeting] 2 00:21:00,248 --> 00:21:03,848 [waiting for host to join meeting] 3 00:24:53,602 --> 00:24:59,200 >> Thank you for all you do for our community. 4 00:25:25,322 --> 00:25:28,922 >> Council will you please call roll. 5 00:25:31,783 --> 00:25:33,783 >> Thank you. 6 00:25:34,276 --> 00:25:39,676 [Roll Call] Can I let you have the floor. 7 00:26:11,423 --> 00:26:13,972 >> I'd like to move item 60 from our previous meeting minutes 8 00:26:13,972 --> 00:26:15,972 and over reconsideration. 9 00:26:21,381 --> 00:26:23,381 >> Objection from me. 10 00:26:24,271 --> 00:26:25,479 >> Okay you've made a motion. 11 00:26:25,479 --> 00:26:28,479 Do you have a second? 12 00:26:34,709 --> 00:26:37,899 >> Madam chairwoman happy to record this manually while we 13 00:26:37,899 --> 00:26:40,899 were out a technical issue. 14 00:26:41,599 --> 00:26:43,599 Yes Ma'am. 15 00:26:45,239 --> 00:26:52,439 Okay Ali you made a motion come do we have a second? 16 00:26:55,172 --> 00:26:56,172 >> I'll make the second. 17 00:26:56,172 --> 00:26:58,572 No, no thank you. 18 00:26:59,639 --> 00:27:05,639 The reconsideration he wants to remove it am I Right? 19 00:27:17,525 --> 00:27:19,525 >> Oh yes. 20 00:27:20,707 --> 00:27:22,415 >> Alright come on let's do a vote on it. 21 00:27:22,415 --> 00:27:25,465 Let's do a roll call of the vote. 22 00:27:25,465 --> 00:27:29,519 We're going to do a roll call of our technicians of our computer 23 00:27:29,519 --> 00:27:30,631 so they'll work. 24 00:27:30,631 --> 00:27:37,831 This was moved By Ali and second by Mr. 16 Canali your vote? 25 00:27:43,890 --> 00:27:46,290 Carlisle not present Kyantech 26 00:27:47,599 --> 00:27:49,599 >> I'm right here. 27 00:27:53,597 --> 00:27:55,597 >> Sir Thomas? 28 00:27:55,852 --> 00:27:57,852 Item number 16? 29 00:27:59,588 --> 00:28:01,588 Thank you. 30 00:28:02,759 --> 00:28:04,759 Logan? 31 00:28:05,879 --> 00:28:07,879 Smiley? 32 00:28:13,800 --> 00:28:15,800 Walker 33 00:28:15,199 --> 00:28:17,199 >> No. 34 00:28:21,334 --> 00:28:23,334 >> White? 35 00:28:24,902 --> 00:28:26,902 >> Yes. 36 00:28:29,980 --> 00:28:33,199 >> I have one, two, three, pardon me sir? 37 00:28:33,199 --> 00:28:40,199 I have one, two, three, four, five yes it's, one, two, three, 38 00:28:40,199 --> 00:28:42,199 four, five no. . 39 00:28:45,625 --> 00:28:49,825 I'm an attorney for Wayne, procedure I 40 00:28:50,445 --> 00:28:56,465 just wanted I guess on procedure can we move forward with that? 41 00:28:56,465 --> 00:29:01,265 I guess now it's just what happens happens. 42 00:29:02,390 --> 00:29:06,839 >> To remove an item you need seven votes. 43 00:29:13,206 --> 00:29:14,789 >> It doesn't matter it failed anyway. 44 00:29:14,789 --> 00:29:19,145 I realized my question's going to get work done after the fact. 45 00:29:19,145 --> 00:29:22,141 Yes sir come on thank you. 46 00:29:22,141 --> 00:29:26,551 All right I believe Vice Chairman has read the minutes 47 00:29:26,551 --> 00:29:28,359 for the meeting. 48 00:29:28,359 --> 00:29:31,669 >> Chairman I apologize I have not read the minutes I can refer 49 00:29:31,669 --> 00:29:34,705 to my colleague Councilman Canali and I'd appreciate 50 00:29:34,705 --> 00:29:36,705 the help. 51 00:29:39,638 --> 00:29:42,221 >> Yes madam chair I've read the meeting minutes and find them 52 00:29:42,221 --> 00:29:44,621 to be in order. 53 00:29:45,113 --> 00:29:52,313 It has been moved by Councilman Ford can I get a second? 54 00:29:53,593 --> 00:29:58,105 It's been a second, if you will do a roll call 55 00:29:58,105 --> 00:30:02,905 vote to approve the minutes for the 2026 meeting. 56 00:30:05,839 --> 00:30:08,839 >> Thank you Council member Carlyle? 57 00:30:11,790 --> 00:30:13,390 Sutton? 58 00:30:13,390 --> 00:30:15,390 Easter Thomas? 59 00:30:17,548 --> 00:30:20,548 Ford, for the minutes please. 60 00:30:22,530 --> 00:30:24,530 Green? 61 00:30:25,117 --> 00:30:27,117 Logan? 62 00:30:28,417 --> 00:30:30,417 Smiling? 63 00:30:31,493 --> 00:30:33,493 Espinoza? 64 00:30:35,850 --> 00:30:37,850 Walker? 65 00:30:38,130 --> 00:30:40,130 Not present. 66 00:30:42,339 --> 00:30:44,339 White. 67 00:30:44,503 --> 00:30:46,503 Chairman Washington? . . 68 00:31:03,667 --> 00:31:06,839 Thank you and welcome to the meeting of the council they 69 00:31:06,839 --> 00:31:08,919 should be conducted in an orderly manner 70 00:31:08,919 --> 00:31:11,759 to ensure the public has a full opportunity 71 00:31:11,759 --> 00:31:15,911 to be heard from the delivery process of the council 72 00:31:15,911 --> 00:31:18,759 is retained at all times our council staff member 73 00:31:18,759 --> 00:31:21,463 has meeting agendas available upfront. 74 00:31:21,463 --> 00:31:25,191 As well as common request cards from members 75 00:31:25,191 --> 00:31:28,492 of the public wishing to be heard on a specific item. 76 00:31:28,492 --> 00:31:33,379 All those wishing to speak on an item must turn in their contact 77 00:31:33,379 --> 00:31:37,844 to staff before the item is going through if you are not 78 00:31:37,844 --> 00:31:41,199 here to speak on a specific item you can note your request 79 00:31:41,199 --> 00:31:45,242 to give general comment at the end of the meeting as chair I 80 00:31:45,242 --> 00:31:48,319 will only recognize citizens that properly registered 81 00:31:48,319 --> 00:31:52,479 to speak by submitting a completed comment request card 82 00:31:52,479 --> 00:31:57,159 to council staff we have some holes in our holes today are 83 00:31:57,159 --> 00:32:02,559 items to come 11, 12 will be held until April 28th 2026. 84 00:32:06,159 --> 00:32:08,999 Madam controller if you will please 85 00:32:08,999 --> 00:32:13,199 call item number one for our presentations. 86 00:32:14,319 --> 00:32:20,199 >> Thank you it is on a name change on a street between 87 00:32:20,199 --> 00:32:24,199 Valentinam Avenue and Jackson Avenue for Gladys and Herbert 88 00:32:24,199 --> 00:32:28,999 Sawyer in District eight this resolution is sponsored 89 00:32:29,159 --> 00:32:31,159 by Councilwoman Walker. 90 00:32:33,199 --> 00:32:36,199 >> Councilwoman Walker you are recognized. 91 00:33:30,284 --> 00:33:34,719 >> So I said earlier in committee an analyst Allison 92 00:33:34,719 --> 00:33:41,712 Smith she took a woman's life that was as big as this building 93 00:33:41,712 --> 00:33:48,912 and she got it down on this paper So about 20 years ago 94 00:33:53,639 --> 00:34:00,839 as a hair client she really poured into me how much she 95 00:34:03,852 --> 00:34:10,119 became a client and then a mentor come in then a friend got 96 00:34:10,119 --> 00:34:13,239 my part of who I am when I show up to these meetings 97 00:34:13,239 --> 00:34:21,390 because of the influence and The impact that she had on my life. 98 00:34:21,359 --> 00:34:24,759 Was just such an amazing woman she poured into me 99 00:34:24,759 --> 00:34:29,932 and she poured into my son and she supported me 100 00:34:29,932 --> 00:34:31,932 professionally and personally. 101 00:34:32,791 --> 00:34:37,815 And I'm just really glad that I could do something 102 00:34:37,815 --> 00:34:40,215 like this for her. 103 00:34:42,918 --> 00:34:45,918 Memphis City Council resolution when 104 00:34:46,619 --> 00:34:50,918 were they circumstances arise on the Memphis City Council 105 00:34:50,918 --> 00:34:56,918 has seen fit to name certain public roads in honor 106 00:34:57,299 --> 00:35:02,904 of citizens who have served this community and the life legacy 107 00:35:02,904 --> 00:35:07,104 and contributions of Gladys and Hunter Sawyer. 108 00:35:07,231 --> 00:35:10,231 Born in Memphis Tennessee in 1949 109 00:35:11,383 --> 00:35:15,271 was a devoted daughter to my wife and mother, 110 00:35:15,271 --> 00:35:18,839 and family member whose life reflected 111 00:35:18,839 --> 00:35:21,839 leadership, philanthropy, service, in distinction. 112 00:35:23,309 --> 00:35:27,509 And whereas Gladys Sawyer attended Memphis State 113 00:35:27,879 --> 00:35:30,927 University and due to her beauty, 114 00:35:30,927 --> 00:35:36,919 popularity, and scholarship she was crowned the first Miss Black 115 00:35:36,919 --> 00:35:41,639 Memphis State and became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha 116 00:35:41,639 --> 00:35:46,439 sorority later earning her bachelor's degree from Roosevelt 117 00:35:46,599 --> 00:35:50,103 University and whereas Gladys Sawyer was 118 00:35:50,103 --> 00:35:55,503 a visionary and entrepreneur owning cooking with G catering, 119 00:35:56,890 --> 00:35:59,890 Co-owning the North Shore Examiner 120 00:35:59,859 --> 00:36:05,219 and publishing rights to the first magazine targeted to women 121 00:36:05,219 --> 00:36:09,449 of color as well as a creative homemaker who is quite 122 00:36:09,449 --> 00:36:12,169 the hostess for any occasion. 123 00:36:12,169 --> 00:36:16,372 Whereas Gladys and Sawyer served as a senior marketing manager 124 00:36:16,372 --> 00:36:21,159 for Nutrasweet and later as vice president of trust marketing 125 00:36:21,159 --> 00:36:25,359 earning recognition for her leadership in 2001 found 126 00:36:25,759 --> 00:36:31,759 at Hunter Greenfield also known as HGF incorporated a marketing 127 00:36:32,132 --> 00:36:35,732 and project management firm serving governmental 128 00:36:36,892 --> 00:36:41,607 and nonprofit agencies across the nation from and whereas 129 00:36:41,607 --> 00:36:45,389 Gladys Sawyer who is deeply committed to community service 130 00:36:45,389 --> 00:36:49,339 serving on the board of the Women's Foundation of Greater 131 00:36:49,339 --> 00:36:51,739 Memphis, and Girls Inc.. 132 00:36:52,630 --> 00:36:54,230 Of Greater Memphis. 133 00:36:54,230 --> 00:36:58,823 And whereas a member of the Lynx incorporated, 134 00:37:00,103 --> 00:37:03,639 and Where's Gladys and Hunter Sawyer 135 00:37:03,639 --> 00:37:09,639 was a devoted wife to her husband Andrew Benjamin Sawyer 136 00:37:10,699 --> 00:37:16,252 Jr now a proud mother to her son Michael Anthony Brooks Jr 137 00:37:16,252 --> 00:37:20,223 and to her daughter Tamara Ashley Sawyer. 138 00:37:20,223 --> 00:37:26,223 And the cherished grandmother cum a lovingly called Nana. -- 139 00:37:28,159 --> 00:37:32,959 chairs grandmother, and a loving grandmother called Nana. 140 00:37:35,479 --> 00:37:40,887 Much is required and whereas the Memphis City Council which 141 00:37:40,887 --> 00:37:44,439 to honor Gladys and Hunter Sawyer 142 00:37:44,439 --> 00:37:48,585 for her extraordinary life and lasting impact 143 00:37:48,585 --> 00:37:51,219 on the city of Memphis come on now 144 00:37:51,219 --> 00:37:54,903 therefore be it resolved that the Memphis City Council deems 145 00:37:54,903 --> 00:38:00,139 it fitting and proper that decay history between Bond 146 00:38:00,139 --> 00:38:03,619 Avenue and Jackson Avenue B designated 147 00:38:03,619 --> 00:38:08,419 and forever remembered as Gladys and Sawyer Street, 148 00:38:09,883 --> 00:38:15,199 be it further resolved that the city engineer is requested 149 00:38:15,199 --> 00:38:20,599 to affix suitable signs to designate such public road 150 00:38:22,287 --> 00:38:26,751 in honor of Gladys and Hunter Sawyer for her commitment 151 00:38:26,751 --> 00:38:31,759 and contribution to the City of Memphis given by my hand under 152 00:38:31,759 --> 00:38:36,312 this great seal of the City of Memphis on this 14th day 153 00:38:36,312 --> 00:38:41,112 of April 2026 and yours truly Memphis City Councilwoman 154 00:38:41,879 --> 00:38:44,879 District, and I so move. 155 00:39:03,199 --> 00:39:07,470 City council thank you so much for your support council 156 00:39:07,470 --> 00:39:13,470 and and to all council members who have supported this. 157 00:39:13,543 --> 00:39:18,823 My mother is a part of Memphis history and the portion 158 00:39:18,823 --> 00:39:22,772 of Decatur Avenue that the street is being named for in her 159 00:39:22,772 --> 00:39:27,199 honor it is where she was born in 1949 where she was brought 160 00:39:27,199 --> 00:39:32,719 from the segregated hospital John Gadsden and it is a very 161 00:39:32,719 --> 00:39:37,939 important to me that this history is recognized and she 162 00:39:37,939 --> 00:39:42,503 was also a member of the Memphis State 109 where she served 163 00:39:42,503 --> 00:39:47,303 as their secretary 109 students were arrested for locking 164 00:39:47,539 --> 00:39:52,511 themselves in the provost office and campaigning for equal 165 00:39:52,511 --> 00:39:57,145 facilities and equal access for black students at Memphis State 166 00:39:57,145 --> 00:40:02,852 University Kimberly I have with my family and friends I love 167 00:40:02,852 --> 00:40:06,111 my mother on behalf of my brother Michael Junior 168 00:40:06,111 --> 00:40:07,239 and my father 169 00:40:07,239 --> 00:40:10,959 Andrew Sawyer who cannot be here today come on we're very 170 00:40:10,959 --> 00:40:15,132 grateful come on my brother did raise us to believe that to whom 171 00:40:15,132 --> 00:40:19,160 is given much is required and she always taught us to use 172 00:40:19,160 --> 00:40:22,479 our voice and to fight for what we believe in. 173 00:40:22,479 --> 00:40:26,847 She was an activist how much was a writer, 174 00:40:26,847 --> 00:40:31,630 she raised children, she raised adults come everyone 175 00:40:31,630 --> 00:40:35,132 you see standing here my mother had a huge impact 176 00:40:35,132 --> 00:40:38,439 on from when she was very well known for her red pen 177 00:40:38,439 --> 00:40:42,159 I don't think there's anyone standing behind me that 178 00:40:42,159 --> 00:40:44,535 hasn't heard a document whether it's 179 00:40:44,535 --> 00:40:47,747 a symbol cookout by my mother. 180 00:40:47,747 --> 00:40:52,159 She was like aka she was a believer 181 00:40:52,159 --> 00:40:54,725 that we have a beautiful home come 182 00:40:54,725 --> 00:40:58,439 a beautiful city for which we have to continue to fight for. 183 00:40:58,439 --> 00:41:01,655 When I told my parents that I was running for office 184 00:41:01,655 --> 00:41:04,150 my mother said that she felt like she 185 00:41:04,150 --> 00:41:06,299 had given the community enough and she 186 00:41:06,299 --> 00:41:09,259 didn't want to give the community her only daughter. 187 00:41:09,259 --> 00:41:13,479 And then she reconsidered that my brother had also served city 188 00:41:13,479 --> 00:41:15,519 and she realized that she could not 189 00:41:15,519 --> 00:41:18,567 ignore the fact that her children were walking 190 00:41:18,567 --> 00:41:21,265 in her footsteps and that is why I used 191 00:41:21,265 --> 00:41:25,543 my full name on my office's because she did name me Tamara 192 00:41:25,543 --> 00:41:30,939 Ashley Sawyer and named him Anthony Marks Junior come 193 00:41:30,939 --> 00:41:34,139 and stand in our very grateful that my niece is 194 00:41:34,139 --> 00:41:37,252 her grandchildren will drive down Jackson Avenue 195 00:41:37,252 --> 00:41:40,647 and be able to see the exact home where their grandmother was 196 00:41:40,647 --> 00:41:44,779 born I know that they are legacy of people who have been 197 00:41:44,779 --> 00:41:47,439 key for justice much like the people sitting behind us 198 00:41:47,439 --> 00:41:50,439 today come a thank you. 199 00:41:55,160 --> 00:41:56,535 >> Thank you and congratulations. 200 00:41:56,535 --> 00:42:00,135 Nation that that has been approved. 201 00:43:02,920 --> 00:43:08,920 Madam controller if you will please call item number two. 202 00:43:08,252 --> 00:43:14,252 It is to Liquor Council about 4-4 and four dash 12 203 00:43:18,440 --> 00:43:23,612 of the scent of Memphis of ordinance code that is held 204 00:43:23,612 --> 00:43:25,612 for March 24th. 205 00:43:26,892 --> 00:43:29,120 >> Thank you Madam Controller. 206 00:43:29,120 --> 00:43:31,120 You are recognized. 207 00:43:46,892 --> 00:43:49,434 >> Thank you Madam Chairman I believe the representative here 208 00:43:49,434 --> 00:43:53,634 is to give us a staff report . 209 00:44:00,744 --> 00:44:03,202 >> If you give us your name for the record and then we will 210 00:44:03,202 --> 00:44:05,202 proceed. 211 00:44:11,252 --> 00:44:12,360 Yes sir. 212 00:44:12,360 --> 00:44:18,532 You give us your name for the record and then we will proceed. 213 00:44:18,532 --> 00:44:25,132 >> Thank you I am with Memphis Thompson to give a report 214 00:44:25,285 --> 00:44:29,172 in history how this report came before the Memphis City Council 215 00:44:29,172 --> 00:44:32,870 the applicant submitted an application for their liquor 216 00:44:32,870 --> 00:44:38,920 store on December the 15th of 2025 along with that application 217 00:44:38,920 --> 00:44:42,292 were three surveys conducted by professional engineers. 218 00:44:42,945 --> 00:44:46,572 These surveys come all the surveys showed that there is 219 00:44:46,572 --> 00:44:50,852 residential property that is zoned R6 within 200ft 220 00:44:50,852 --> 00:44:55,172 of the proposed location of this liquor store. 221 00:44:55,172 --> 00:45:01,172 Pursuant to section 4-5 of the 1985 Code of Ordinances Liquor 222 00:45:01,552 --> 00:45:06,475 Store cannot be located within 200ft of property that is zoned 223 00:45:06,475 --> 00:45:11,275 R6 the application was considered with the Memphis 224 00:45:12,692 --> 00:45:18,920 County meeting in 2026 at this meeting the commissioners looked 225 00:45:18,932 --> 00:45:21,812 at the application and the survey submitted with it 226 00:45:21,812 --> 00:45:27,732 and observed that there was property zoned R6 within 200ft 227 00:45:27,732 --> 00:45:31,372 of the proposed location of this liquor store? 228 00:45:31,372 --> 00:45:35,412 The attorney for the applicants acknowledged that the survey 229 00:45:35,412 --> 00:45:40,316 showed this, however it was his position that according 230 00:45:40,316 --> 00:45:44,612 to the narrative on the survey there was no actual residences 231 00:45:44,612 --> 00:45:48,812 within 200ft complement the Memphis Alcohol Commission 232 00:45:49,592 --> 00:45:52,532 looked at the language of the ordinance saying that no 233 00:45:52,532 --> 00:45:56,412 property zoned R6 can be within 200ft of a liquor store 234 00:45:56,412 --> 00:46:00,687 and decline the issue of the certificate of compliance 235 00:46:00,687 --> 00:46:02,385 on that basis. 236 00:46:02,385 --> 00:46:06,852 And so that was all the proof submitted at the Alcohol 237 00:46:06,852 --> 00:46:10,625 Commission meeting since that time the applicants have 238 00:46:10,625 --> 00:46:14,225 submitted additional declarations in a professional 239 00:46:15,492 --> 00:46:19,252 survey set forth in his declaration that there are 240 00:46:19,252 --> 00:46:24,770 actually two homes within 200ft of the proposed liquor store 241 00:46:24,770 --> 00:46:29,720 location also submitted were letters from the owners of those 242 00:46:29,720 --> 00:46:32,516 two homes simply stating they do not have an objection 243 00:46:32,516 --> 00:46:35,172 to a liquor store being open their. 244 00:46:35,172 --> 00:46:39,120 I'm happy to answer any questions but that in a nutshell 245 00:46:39,120 --> 00:46:42,612 is what has happened upon commission. 246 00:46:46,627 --> 00:46:49,932 >> Did the liquor store receive a permit before September 7th 247 00:46:49,932 --> 00:46:51,932 1968? 248 00:46:56,683 --> 00:47:00,920 >> I don't believe so but this was not a liquor store at this 249 00:47:00,920 --> 00:47:04,232 location previously that license lab was not renewed which 250 00:47:04,232 --> 00:47:08,198 required the applicant to submit an entirely new application 251 00:47:08,198 --> 00:47:12,272 so this is not a renewal of an application that could be 252 00:47:12,272 --> 00:47:17,432 grandfathered in prior to 1968, it is a new application with 253 00:47:17,432 --> 00:47:19,432 a new applicant. 254 00:47:20,492 --> 00:47:23,492 >> Okay Councilman suppose you recognized 255 00:47:25,172 --> 00:47:28,198 >> I guess who was there first the liquor store there first 256 00:47:28,198 --> 00:47:29,843 and the homes were built? 257 00:47:29,843 --> 00:47:34,372 Or the homes were built and then the liquor store? 258 00:47:34,372 --> 00:47:39,452 >> I believe sir, it's not a matter of when the homes were 259 00:47:39,452 --> 00:47:44,252 built I think it's more of a matter-- 260 00:47:46,389 --> 00:47:51,292 >> I understand but I want to know which one was their first. 261 00:47:51,292 --> 00:47:54,212 >> I think it's more of an issue of whether it was zoned Ar6 262 00:47:54,212 --> 00:47:57,438 before the houses were built come on it is my understanding 263 00:47:57,438 --> 00:48:02,238 that the residential zoning predated the liquor store, 264 00:48:02,817 --> 00:48:06,958 otherwise this would be grandfathered in to come in it 265 00:48:06,958 --> 00:48:11,158 could be grandfathered in through the 1968 provision 266 00:48:11,512 --> 00:48:16,492 there, however again this is a new application not a renewal 267 00:48:16,492 --> 00:48:18,892 of an existing application. 268 00:48:19,412 --> 00:48:24,385 >> In the R6 zoning terminology that's all old as well? 269 00:48:24,385 --> 00:48:28,585 Or is that knew what that company? 270 00:48:31,470 --> 00:48:33,485 >> In the original 1968 ordinances it did not use 271 00:48:33,485 --> 00:48:39,485 the term R-6 zoning however in the 1985 it specifically states 272 00:48:40,652 --> 00:48:47,852 R6 as a prohibited zoning type within 200ft of a liquor store. 273 00:48:49,492 --> 00:48:53,760 >> Just to try and boil it down, so liquor store exists if this 274 00:48:53,760 --> 00:48:56,760 location beginning in what year? 275 00:48:57,345 --> 00:49:00,580 >> I would have to defer to the applicant on that I apologize I 276 00:49:00,580 --> 00:49:02,980 don't have that information. 277 00:49:03,278 --> 00:49:05,180 >> I love being called Your Honor, 278 00:49:05,180 --> 00:49:07,795 but I'm gonna stop you there. 279 00:49:07,795 --> 00:49:12,812 I'm just trying to boil it down and look at it common sense. 280 00:49:12,812 --> 00:49:16,204 Just trying to understand that coming so you don't understand 281 00:49:16,204 --> 00:49:20,245 when it was necessarily there to begin with can you make it 282 00:49:20,245 --> 00:49:25,450 sounds like the neighbors were cool with it 283 00:49:29,250 --> 00:49:33,165 >> Your honor, sorry sir force of habit. 284 00:49:33,165 --> 00:49:37,520 They said they had no objection that was not 285 00:49:37,520 --> 00:49:41,650 submitted until after the Memphis Alcohol Commission, 286 00:49:41,650 --> 00:49:44,564 those are not on the record of appeal 287 00:49:44,564 --> 00:49:48,876 here, however those two homeowners did provide a letter 288 00:49:48,876 --> 00:49:51,572 saying they had no objection. 289 00:49:51,572 --> 00:49:57,572 >> Okay so the letters came after the ruling was made? 290 00:49:59,912 --> 00:50:00,412 >> Yes. 291 00:50:00,412 --> 00:50:02,412 >> Okay, that's interesting. 292 00:50:03,372 --> 00:50:05,772 >> Councilwoman you are recognized. 293 00:50:09,997 --> 00:50:12,372 >> So he's a new applicant you're saying came back has he 294 00:50:12,372 --> 00:50:15,685 been running the liquor store he renewing? 295 00:50:15,685 --> 00:50:22,885 Has he been in this liquor store is that the Applicant there? 296 00:50:26,452 --> 00:50:30,372 >> I believe he has been there but it's a new LLC that is being 297 00:50:30,372 --> 00:50:36,442 made under, so a different LLC was operating the prior liquor 298 00:50:36,442 --> 00:50:37,745 store. 299 00:50:37,745 --> 00:50:42,545 >> But he has been running this liquor store? 300 00:50:45,301 --> 00:50:47,301 >> I'm sorry? 301 00:50:48,948 --> 00:50:54,474 >> You said this was a new LLC, so he has two letters from 302 00:50:54,474 --> 00:50:58,772 the resident, I'm looking at some stuff from his two letters 303 00:50:58,772 --> 00:51:02,650 already from residents and they're okay with it? 304 00:51:02,650 --> 00:51:04,465 Did you say that? 305 00:51:04,600 --> 00:51:10,585 Fahmym yes there were letters after which is not part 306 00:51:10,585 --> 00:51:14,592 of the record of appeal, but it is a letter of the owners from 307 00:51:14,592 --> 00:51:19,202 the two homes that are within 200ft of this proposed location, 308 00:51:19,202 --> 00:51:23,380 the owners of those two homes do not have an objection is what 309 00:51:23,380 --> 00:51:25,692 the letter says fourth. 310 00:51:25,692 --> 00:51:27,692 Is there -- 311 00:51:32,940 --> 00:51:35,232 >> So you all brought this before us to make a decision 312 00:51:35,232 --> 00:51:38,436 when he's already in the liquor store running the liquor store 313 00:51:38,436 --> 00:51:42,220 Kwamek was he already in the liquor store running the liquor 314 00:51:42,220 --> 00:51:44,220 store Kyantech 315 00:51:47,288 --> 00:51:52,688 >> If I could come forward to address the council. 316 00:51:55,725 --> 00:51:57,225 >> Let me see if I can bring some -- 317 00:51:57,225 --> 00:52:01,108 I think the proper protocol for them 318 00:52:01,108 --> 00:52:04,708 to make their case first and then ask your questions, 319 00:52:04,708 --> 00:52:08,632 same way we would do in any zoning case, 320 00:52:08,632 --> 00:52:11,760 we receive the report from the staff, 321 00:52:11,760 --> 00:52:16,932 then the applicant will be held in presents their case 322 00:52:16,932 --> 00:52:20,200 and then you ask your question to that person. 323 00:52:20,200 --> 00:52:24,820 This person just giving you a status update. 324 00:52:26,972 --> 00:52:30,438 The hold your power until after. 325 00:52:30,438 --> 00:52:31,660 >> Hold my power? 326 00:52:31,660 --> 00:52:34,132 Okay I'll hold my power. 327 00:52:34,132 --> 00:52:37,852 >> I'm with Quinn Silica LLC which is the current palette 328 00:52:37,852 --> 00:52:40,572 in this story is a lot more detailed than what has been 329 00:52:40,572 --> 00:52:45,436 represented by the board, this appeal represents a very simple 330 00:52:45,436 --> 00:52:50,457 but very interesting in June of 2023 approved the location 331 00:52:50,457 --> 00:52:57,570 as 4565 so on June of 2023 shortcut to it I'm assuming you 332 00:52:57,764 --> 00:53:00,738 guys have the brief that has been filed they sent 333 00:53:00,738 --> 00:53:03,940 for the board game and the record can be comprised of what 334 00:53:03,940 --> 00:53:05,440 this board decides, 335 00:53:05,440 --> 00:53:08,252 out what they decide based on what I've been provided so we 336 00:53:08,252 --> 00:53:11,988 submitted the documents and our prior to the record should be 337 00:53:11,988 --> 00:53:15,243 submitted to the council and making a determination as set 338 00:53:15,243 --> 00:53:18,379 forward in the briefing of the file on June 23rd, 339 00:53:18,379 --> 00:53:24,379 or June 13th 2023 they applied for a permit come among 340 00:53:25,120 --> 00:53:28,912 the documents that have been submitted there is a survey 341 00:53:28,912 --> 00:53:33,128 in the very last page of that survey it was exhibit one 342 00:53:33,128 --> 00:53:39,128 to exhibit A to our documents as a canvas survey , 343 00:53:41,342 --> 00:53:44,120 from Campbell's survey company that document says 344 00:53:44,120 --> 00:53:47,672 there's a reference that there is no residence within a 200 345 00:53:47,672 --> 00:53:49,160 foot radius. 346 00:53:49,160 --> 00:53:55,476 Exhibit two to our documents are the minutes from the alcohol 347 00:53:55,476 --> 00:53:57,709 board meeting on June of 2025. 348 00:53:57,709 --> 00:54:03,229 As set forth in those meeting minutes on June 21st of 2025 is 349 00:54:03,229 --> 00:54:07,825 the item number five on page two of commercial or Po moved 350 00:54:07,825 --> 00:54:13,520 and the mail recommend approval and a seconded and the motion 351 00:54:13,520 --> 00:54:13,783 passed. 352 00:54:13,783 --> 00:54:19,785 So on June 21st 2023 the board from the same survey that 353 00:54:19,785 --> 00:54:22,572 we're going to hear about in a minute basically approved 354 00:54:22,572 --> 00:54:25,225 and recommended that it be issued, 355 00:54:25,225 --> 00:54:29,520 the exhibit three to our documents is in fact that 356 00:54:29,520 --> 00:54:31,520 compliance. 357 00:54:31,932 --> 00:54:33,322 2023. 358 00:54:33,322 --> 00:54:38,722 So it's subsequently obtained a license from the Beverage 359 00:54:39,312 --> 00:54:43,852 Commission and began lawfully operating a retail liquor 360 00:54:43,852 --> 00:54:47,692 store at this location that is an issue. 361 00:54:47,692 --> 00:54:52,492 Ran from July 1st until 2023 until October 22nd 2025. 362 00:54:53,112 --> 00:54:54,675 What happened that day? 363 00:54:54,675 --> 00:54:57,650 That was the day the state sent him 364 00:54:57,650 --> 00:54:59,500 a letter saying that his license had 365 00:54:59,500 --> 00:55:01,322 expired for failure to renew. 366 00:55:01,322 --> 00:55:05,382 That occurred on October 22nd and set forth the declaration 367 00:55:05,382 --> 00:55:10,420 of this appeal within days of receiving the notice comment 368 00:55:10,420 --> 00:55:12,938 they reapplied for a new permit. 369 00:55:12,938 --> 00:55:16,705 They didn't try to get grandfathered in they 370 00:55:16,705 --> 00:55:19,520 applied for a new permit. 371 00:55:19,520 --> 00:55:23,105 And there's a copy of that application signed in 2025, 372 00:55:23,105 --> 00:55:24,522 the third page of this application 373 00:55:24,522 --> 00:55:26,856 includes a new survey from Campbell. 374 00:55:26,856 --> 00:55:31,732 And as you can see the survey from Campbell on the 2025 375 00:55:31,732 --> 00:55:34,292 application is identical to the one that 376 00:55:34,292 --> 00:55:38,920 was approved and submitted with the June 2023 application come 377 00:55:38,920 --> 00:55:40,282 the same survey from Campbell. 378 00:55:40,282 --> 00:55:43,882 Same location same residence, same diagrams, 379 00:55:44,920 --> 00:55:50,672 same wording pretty much at some point subsequent to October 27th 380 00:55:50,672 --> 00:55:55,312 it is that they received a second permit section from 381 00:55:55,312 --> 00:55:58,598 Engineer David Bray that is labeled exhibit six 382 00:55:58,598 --> 00:56:02,740 to the documents that had been presented in our brief from like 383 00:56:02,740 --> 00:56:07,348 the survey from Campbell it references the fact that there 384 00:56:07,348 --> 00:56:10,992 are no residences within the 200 foot radius. 385 00:56:10,992 --> 00:56:16,992 Based on this information and the November to Quinoline liquor 386 00:56:19,668 --> 00:56:22,412 at that point at the November meeting 387 00:56:22,412 --> 00:56:26,120 assume that it would get approved 388 00:56:26,438 --> 00:56:29,832 since the documentation was the same as had been presented 389 00:56:29,832 --> 00:56:33,172 in June of 2023 which was approved, 390 00:56:33,172 --> 00:56:35,332 neither the candle or Brie survey 391 00:56:35,332 --> 00:56:38,132 showed that the approves location 392 00:56:38,132 --> 00:56:43,548 it had not been moved or altered the distances were the same. 393 00:56:43,548 --> 00:56:47,120 So not only had nothing changed with the surrounding premises 394 00:56:47,120 --> 00:56:51,152 but the new application relied on the same survey, 395 00:56:51,152 --> 00:56:52,548 and same use. 396 00:56:52,548 --> 00:56:57,920 Since it's enacted in 1985 section 4-5 of the Code 397 00:56:57,920 --> 00:57:01,412 of Ordinance was in effect on both dates that the applications 398 00:57:01,412 --> 00:57:06,812 were applied in both June of 2023 and October of 2025. 399 00:57:08,852 --> 00:57:11,852 For the same location in 2023. 400 00:57:12,820 --> 00:57:16,404 The Alcohol Board reach an exact opposite conclusion 401 00:57:16,404 --> 00:57:21,204 of both November of 2025 when rejected the October 2025 402 00:57:21,622 --> 00:57:22,192 location. 403 00:57:22,192 --> 00:57:26,992 And the Queensland Library reopened so Queensland Liquor 404 00:57:27,152 --> 00:57:33,152 retain the underside com I applied at the January hearing 405 00:57:33,580 --> 00:57:38,380 which is the appellate and as previously stated 406 00:57:39,392 --> 00:57:41,412 it was objected for the same reason 407 00:57:41,412 --> 00:57:45,716 as before that it is a violation of the 200 foot radius. 408 00:57:45,716 --> 00:57:49,916 Which of these actions are arbitrary appreciation 409 00:57:51,120 --> 00:57:55,812 they were arbitrary because they lack direct log. 410 00:57:57,532 --> 00:58:02,332 And regarding the right to operate a liquor 411 00:58:03,252 --> 00:58:05,822 store at this location whether it may be questions 412 00:58:05,822 --> 00:58:09,492 over the precise standard of the board that is not in the rules 413 00:58:09,492 --> 00:58:12,652 by the way there is no standard that they must comply 414 00:58:12,652 --> 00:58:14,692 with administrative bodies are not 415 00:58:14,692 --> 00:58:17,300 free to apply the rule one way in 2023 416 00:58:17,300 --> 00:58:21,372 and a completely different way in 2025 without explanation. 417 00:58:21,372 --> 00:58:24,372 And a applies standard rules consistently 418 00:58:24,372 --> 00:58:28,292 and reliably so conclusions based on identical facts 419 00:58:28,292 --> 00:58:29,692 without explanation. 420 00:58:29,692 --> 00:58:32,572 Simply put the alcohol board must be consistent. 421 00:58:32,572 --> 00:58:36,188 It's not only good practice but required 422 00:58:36,188 --> 00:58:40,822 by the law because of these the arbitrary and capricious 423 00:58:40,822 --> 00:58:43,148 the board should be reversed. 424 00:58:43,148 --> 00:58:46,812 In addition to the lack of consistency in these decisions 425 00:58:46,812 --> 00:58:50,532 the board the doctrine of equitable stoppable 426 00:58:50,532 --> 00:58:54,325 I don't necessarily believe in this thing 427 00:58:54,325 --> 00:58:57,324 but it would apply in this case. 428 00:58:57,324 --> 00:58:59,940 The government body takes affirmative action 429 00:58:59,940 --> 00:59:05,340 in a private party reasonably applies to its detriment. 430 00:59:06,388 --> 00:59:10,772 In the case of Queensland Liquor they relied on the June 2023 431 00:59:10,772 --> 00:59:13,720 in a very real way. 432 00:59:13,720 --> 00:59:17,212 Entered into a long term lease and began operating a business 433 00:59:17,212 --> 00:59:21,972 at this location pretty much the affidavit of the landlord is 434 00:59:21,972 --> 00:59:27,992 also attached to the materials as exhibit C and a court of that 435 00:59:27,992 --> 00:59:32,900 affidavit from our declaration Queensland has not been able 436 00:59:32,900 --> 00:59:37,700 to operate since October of 2025 like cannot operate 437 00:59:39,412 --> 00:59:44,964 at the facility the landlord will have no right to evict them 438 00:59:44,964 --> 00:59:51,396 and will incur costs doing so so basically I would both argue are 439 00:59:51,396 --> 00:59:55,124 satisfied we move action by the Commission approval in the 2023 440 00:59:55,124 --> 00:59:58,852 action in a recommending issue of Certificate of Compliance 441 00:59:58,852 --> 01:00:02,596 and I think it's important that this was not a silent action 442 01:00:02,596 --> 01:00:07,340 to the contrary of express determination of June of 2023 443 01:00:07,340 --> 01:00:11,234 the board that it applied with section 4.5. 444 01:00:11,732 --> 01:00:16,520 Don't you want dashboard alliance of a long term lease 445 01:00:16,520 --> 01:00:19,552 invested money in the store combined more importantly based 446 01:00:19,552 --> 01:00:22,292 on the decision of the board since 2025 447 01:00:22,292 --> 01:00:25,232 has been unable to operate his business 448 01:00:25,232 --> 01:00:28,924 and faces potential eviction and significant financial loss. 449 01:00:28,924 --> 01:00:34,812 Points line with never agree to the the financial obligation 450 01:00:34,812 --> 01:00:39,708 if it had not been approved for a license in June of 2023. 451 01:00:39,708 --> 01:00:44,508 For reasons not answered there strictly requiring underfoot 452 01:00:44,620 --> 01:00:50,200 in a way that can produce its own in 2023. 453 01:00:50,362 --> 01:00:53,476 Because these facts represent the exact type 454 01:00:53,476 --> 01:00:57,732 of detrimental alliance of the event it should be equitable 455 01:00:57,732 --> 01:01:00,492 and stopped at reversing its position. 456 01:01:00,492 --> 01:01:04,270 Yet another reason for reversal is 457 01:01:04,270 --> 01:01:06,745 what appears to be the board's newfound strict 458 01:01:06,745 --> 01:01:10,945 and technical enforcement annual interpretation of section 4.5. 459 01:01:12,520 --> 01:01:16,148 Exhibit D to the brief isn't a declaration from David.. 460 01:01:16,148 --> 01:01:22,148 Is an individual that submitted the October 2025 survey and he 461 01:01:22,492 --> 01:01:26,468 is opined regarding that survey stating among other things that 462 01:01:26,468 --> 01:01:32,592 there are two parcels, 1457C on the road and one at 14561 463 01:01:32,592 --> 01:01:37,463 and there are photographs attached to that that show 464 01:01:37,463 --> 01:01:42,325 a little bit of the set of those parts those. 465 01:01:42,325 --> 01:01:45,697 But basically what Mr. Gray is opined 466 01:01:45,697 --> 01:01:47,982 in its declaration among other things 467 01:01:47,982 --> 01:01:52,932 is that the property is seven feet inside the 200 foot 468 01:01:52,932 --> 01:01:57,362 radius while the C L foot and the physical separation 469 01:01:57,362 --> 01:02:00,638 between the store and see our road separate 470 01:02:00,638 --> 01:02:02,932 the properties as a functional equivalent 471 01:02:02,932 --> 01:02:04,672 of a radius restriction. 472 01:02:04,672 --> 01:02:09,202 And the intent purpose of 4.5 and the mitigation 473 01:02:09,202 --> 01:02:12,772 of any adverse impact on any residential uses 474 01:02:12,772 --> 01:02:16,132 is satisfied under the existing conditions. 475 01:02:16,132 --> 01:02:20,652 Basically the way rear of these homes face the shopping center 476 01:02:20,652 --> 01:02:23,380 and they can't even see each other these two parcels. 477 01:02:23,380 --> 01:02:28,460 For those reasons Mr. Broker says that the plots 478 01:02:28,460 --> 01:02:29,932 have been reached. 479 01:02:29,932 --> 01:02:35,886 Lays the board denial is an obligation of the 200 foot rule 480 01:02:35,886 --> 01:02:40,122 and the statutes and ordinances that are consistent with 481 01:02:40,122 --> 01:02:43,722 legislative intent and not technicalities paramedical 482 01:02:44,120 --> 01:02:48,812 section 4.5 was enacted in 1985 it's maintained distance between 483 01:02:53,520 --> 01:02:56,520 residences, parks, schools, churches, etc.. 484 01:02:59,320 --> 01:03:03,832 There's also evidence that other similar situated businesses 485 01:03:04,185 --> 01:03:08,385 are currently operating in violation of sections 1.5 486 01:03:08,925 --> 01:03:14,322 that the board is now strictly applying against this client. 487 01:03:14,322 --> 01:03:18,414 This selective enforcement in a particular of a case like this 488 01:03:18,414 --> 01:03:22,905 when it was previously approved under identical circumstances 489 01:03:22,905 --> 01:03:26,505 same situation further underscores the arbitration 490 01:03:26,972 --> 01:03:28,932 of the board's decision. 491 01:03:28,932 --> 01:03:34,263 The final reason frankly is set forth in E 492 01:03:34,263 --> 01:03:36,492 to the materials which is support 493 01:03:36,492 --> 01:03:38,572 from the local community. 494 01:03:38,572 --> 01:03:41,352 Both residences have no objection 495 01:03:41,352 --> 01:03:44,400 to the parcel being utilized as a retail liquor store 496 01:03:44,400 --> 01:03:49,532 as it had been and there's a petition as well for support. 497 01:03:49,532 --> 01:03:51,718 For all these reasons Queenslander 498 01:03:51,718 --> 01:03:54,780 requested the decision of the board 499 01:03:54,780 --> 01:03:57,780 denied the recommendation be reversed 500 01:03:58,172 --> 01:04:02,372 and the additional compliance Board the Ternatively 501 01:04:04,702 --> 01:04:06,702 that such-- 502 01:04:10,772 --> 01:04:14,932 >> Thank you we have another councilperson in the queue. 503 01:04:14,932 --> 01:04:17,655 >> Thank you chair thank you so much for the presentation I just 504 01:04:17,655 --> 01:04:23,756 want to make sure I understand your points so are you saying 505 01:04:23,756 --> 01:04:28,740 that basically your client petition for a liquor store was 506 01:04:28,740 --> 01:04:33,828 granted a liquor store later had to reapply for the liquor store 507 01:04:33,828 --> 01:04:38,132 and was denied because it violated a law and now 508 01:04:38,132 --> 01:04:42,825 they're here to ask if they could come in if we could 509 01:04:42,825 --> 01:04:46,122 approve it because of the technicality initially 510 01:04:46,122 --> 01:04:50,732 or the oversight when they applied initially but they are 511 01:04:50,732 --> 01:04:55,396 within 200ft of homes where whether there's one coming 512 01:04:55,396 --> 01:05:01,172 to come a 3 or 50 coming is that what you submit? 513 01:05:01,172 --> 01:05:05,492 I'm just trying to understand is that what you're saying? 514 01:05:05,492 --> 01:05:11,396 >> In June of 2023 the board approved of the location to run 515 01:05:11,396 --> 01:05:13,396 a liquor store-- 516 01:05:16,699 --> 01:05:20,290 >> So they had to reapply and now you all are coming here 517 01:05:20,290 --> 01:05:23,932 to help us determine whether or not that should be appealed. 518 01:05:23,932 --> 01:05:28,372 I'm just trying to understand is that what you're submitting. 519 01:05:28,372 --> 01:05:31,372 >> The law has been since 1985. 520 01:05:32,852 --> 01:05:38,734 >> I'm just trying to understand got my user I just need to know 521 01:05:38,734 --> 01:05:41,276 the facts because you were going through a long process and I 522 01:05:41,276 --> 01:05:46,676 need to understand I appreciate you clarifying, thank you. 523 01:05:47,732 --> 01:05:52,532 >> The same law was ineffective June of 2023 as it is today. 524 01:05:52,532 --> 01:05:55,882 >> Floor was ineffective for whatever reason they 525 01:05:55,882 --> 01:05:59,838 didn't abide by the law but those comments was still yes 526 01:05:59,838 --> 01:06:04,520 that we follow the rules of law to protect neighborhoods 527 01:06:04,520 --> 01:06:08,332 commerce schools for my children my family so I just want to make 528 01:06:08,332 --> 01:06:11,852 sure I understood what you were asking so I can vote 529 01:06:11,852 --> 01:06:13,852 accordingly. 530 01:06:21,252 --> 01:06:23,652 >> Yes Ma'am thank you. 531 01:06:37,390 --> 01:06:43,390 >> If you state your name and then you can proceed. 532 01:06:46,311 --> 01:06:49,425 >> Martinez Gomez said they broke down a procedure 533 01:06:49,425 --> 01:06:54,108 by the law let me tell you something about this 534 01:06:54,108 --> 01:06:57,681 court's number two, that I know personally, 535 01:06:57,681 --> 01:07:01,300 that people don't know but it doesn't make the news, 536 01:07:01,300 --> 01:07:03,412 that doesn't get justified or talked about. 537 01:07:03,412 --> 01:07:05,392 Since I met this young man they've 538 01:07:05,392 --> 01:07:07,940 done a lot for their careers. 539 01:07:07,940 --> 01:07:13,274 Gang wars have got my young men who do not have home were 540 01:07:13,274 --> 01:07:18,644 employed by the city of Memphis to talk to Paul Young about 541 01:07:18,644 --> 01:07:23,218 these they were around his store with guns Thomas over to talk 542 01:07:23,218 --> 01:07:29,218 about it we keep it 1000, operate from the first name 543 01:07:29,918 --> 01:07:34,698 and by closing the store the store being closed I've got it 544 01:07:34,698 --> 01:07:36,698 from . 545 01:07:39,000 --> 01:07:40,286 He helped people. 546 01:07:40,286 --> 01:07:44,162 Not a bad person come on give him the shirt off my back. 547 01:07:44,162 --> 01:07:48,345 I had a lot to do today could have been a whole lot of places. 548 01:07:48,345 --> 01:07:52,332 And I chose to come up in here because when I heard from him 549 01:07:52,332 --> 01:07:54,732 he helped someone else. 550 01:07:54,876 --> 01:07:58,292 That's more than some people in the city of Memphis 551 01:07:58,292 --> 01:08:00,398 do that have been here their whole life. 552 01:08:00,398 --> 01:08:03,554 You want to talk about it come on let's talk about it. 553 01:08:03,554 --> 01:08:05,772 He's a good dude. 554 01:08:05,772 --> 01:08:11,105 Anyone who knows me personally knows I don't come in grandma 555 01:08:11,105 --> 01:08:15,566 but when it's time to speak up and it's 556 01:08:15,566 --> 01:08:20,171 going to help the community and start of tear down I'm 557 01:08:20,171 --> 01:08:27,971 going to speak up for my I know mission we all know vendetta. 558 01:08:28,110 --> 01:08:30,865 Will let God deal with it. 559 01:08:30,865 --> 01:08:33,869 But they know why they have a problem with this man? 560 01:08:33,869 --> 01:08:38,832 I don't want to say the money is a ruler of all evil villain 561 01:08:38,832 --> 01:08:42,910 someone has a good word they float. 562 01:08:42,910 --> 01:08:45,691 Enjoy the rest of your evening. 563 01:08:49,453 --> 01:08:51,853 >> And now you're recognized. 564 01:08:52,612 --> 01:09:00,425 >> In a case like this I had I struggle with cases like this is 565 01:09:00,425 --> 01:09:06,652 that at one point this location was legal common was not I 566 01:09:06,652 --> 01:09:12,200 don't know how he is up on Shirley when we know that other 567 01:09:12,200 --> 01:09:14,480 stores are in violation of the same? 568 01:09:14,480 --> 01:09:19,189 I don't know how we arbitrarily pick and choose , 569 01:09:19,189 --> 01:09:24,338 I would like to hear from come after our colleagues have spoken 570 01:09:24,338 --> 01:09:29,732 I would like to hear from our attorney about this matter. 571 01:09:29,732 --> 01:09:31,732 >> Okay Councilwoman Walker. 572 01:09:38,479 --> 01:09:40,812 And then we'll go to. 573 01:09:40,812 --> 01:09:47,192 >> Madam chair so depending on what our attorney says I would 574 01:09:47,192 --> 01:09:53,792 like to support this business being able to reopen come I 575 01:09:55,120 --> 01:10:01,612 don't know what that looks like look forward to hearing what 576 01:10:03,572 --> 01:10:06,372 attorney Wade has to share. 577 01:10:06,372 --> 01:10:08,372 Thank you. 578 01:10:12,730 --> 01:10:15,852 >> Attorney Wade and then I'll come back to you Councilwoman 579 01:10:15,852 --> 01:10:18,852 okay go ahead Councilwoman Kramer 580 01:10:27,684 --> 01:10:28,184 --. 581 01:10:28,184 --> 01:10:30,601 >> Sitting here listening to this and missing parts I know 582 01:10:30,601 --> 01:10:33,862 this law has been in place since 1968 and for my understanding 583 01:10:33,862 --> 01:10:41,662 the survey has been done and it is within I'm with you I 584 01:10:44,703 --> 01:10:51,303 don't know how but however take care that you have been 585 01:10:52,572 --> 01:10:59,172 supporting the community to hear that and I can't verify any 586 01:11:03,269 --> 01:11:10,192 of that and no one has the-- to hear that you have been 587 01:11:10,192 --> 01:11:14,385 supporting the community and been intervening for gangs 588 01:11:14,385 --> 01:11:18,885 or shootings come on we know how prevalent that is coming 589 01:11:18,885 --> 01:11:22,500 in so I'm gonna say this. 590 01:11:22,500 --> 01:11:24,668 I'm gonna say I'm gonna support you. 591 01:11:24,668 --> 01:11:26,585 I'm gonna support you. 592 01:11:26,585 --> 01:11:29,585 I'm going to support it. 593 01:11:30,520 --> 01:11:34,332 Because it should have been done right at the beginning 594 01:11:34,332 --> 01:11:38,172 and then you bring it here before us and you put us 595 01:11:38,172 --> 01:11:42,828 in the position comment and if you got these voices 596 01:11:42,828 --> 01:11:47,476 they can't do their to do their job just. 597 01:11:47,476 --> 01:11:53,480 And then let everything come to us if you the final decision. 598 01:11:53,480 --> 01:11:56,980 I don't know if this is taking food out of his mouth 599 01:11:56,980 --> 01:12:01,498 and I don't know that but I know this, 600 01:12:01,598 --> 01:12:08,798 there's a dead cat on somewhere and there's a big gap somewhere 601 01:12:14,612 --> 01:12:17,612 It should be before us. 602 01:12:32,302 --> 01:12:34,302 >> Councilwoman Logan you. 603 01:12:34,470 --> 01:12:39,292 I just want to make it clear I don't know anyone they own part 604 01:12:39,292 --> 01:12:43,652 of this other than the case that is before us that I've heard it 605 01:12:43,652 --> 01:12:47,450 said how do we pick and choose we shouldn't pick and choose we 606 01:12:47,450 --> 01:12:54,000 just follow the law so we're following a lot of should always 607 01:12:54,000 --> 01:13:01,580 be what we do to discuss to get together if we should start 608 01:13:01,580 --> 01:13:06,632 a nonprofit for the work that he's doing in the community be 609 01:13:06,632 --> 01:13:12,480 a part of speaking to us about how to help people but in terms 610 01:13:12,480 --> 01:13:19,412 of the cases before us it is to protect the homes in the area 611 01:13:19,412 --> 01:13:22,105 come with the churches and the schools in the area come 612 01:13:22,105 --> 01:13:22,772 in the young 613 01:13:22,772 --> 01:13:26,860 people who are subjected to what sometimes happens at liquor 614 01:13:26,860 --> 01:13:31,172 stores we're Talking about the case at the moment what stores 615 01:13:31,172 --> 01:13:36,596 that I will contact things like that your insurance out 616 01:13:36,596 --> 01:13:41,200 on the street playing on their bike and we have things 617 01:13:41,200 --> 01:13:44,445 happening and wrong things happening you have to think 618 01:13:44,445 --> 01:13:47,418 about that as well not just the person before us and the owner 619 01:13:47,418 --> 01:13:53,418 but the homeowners the neighborhood we have to take it 620 01:13:55,520 --> 01:13:57,802 all under consideration and that's why considering 621 01:13:57,802 --> 01:14:01,608 the neighborhoods and the people involved I don't know the person 622 01:14:01,608 --> 01:14:06,377 and I wanted to make that very clear that I'm just basing it 623 01:14:06,377 --> 01:14:10,445 on the wall and in the books because we should not be picking 624 01:14:10,445 --> 01:14:10,945 and choosing 625 01:14:10,945 --> 01:14:14,545 we should be following the law. 626 01:14:19,892 --> 01:14:23,223 Thank you Madam Chair I do have a question 627 01:14:23,223 --> 01:14:28,349 I want to ask the attorney just to clarify I think for all of us 628 01:14:28,349 --> 01:14:32,143 this is frustrating to me because it appears to me 629 01:14:32,143 --> 01:14:37,572 that they had a license and had a license for a long time 630 01:14:37,572 --> 01:14:39,156 but they never should have. 631 01:14:39,156 --> 01:14:41,156 Is that correct? 632 01:14:42,972 --> 01:14:45,356 We're not supposed to enter capacity 633 01:14:45,356 --> 01:14:49,612 do think about that pretty much is my understanding coming right 634 01:14:49,612 --> 01:14:53,812 Kaitlyn Based on the laws that exist 635 01:14:58,412 --> 01:15:00,200 today they shouldn't be there. 636 01:15:00,200 --> 01:15:02,389 I guess for me I'm frustrated of how did they 637 01:15:02,389 --> 01:15:05,149 get a permit in the first place I 638 01:15:05,149 --> 01:15:07,678 don't know I'm looking for alcohol commission 639 01:15:07,678 --> 01:15:11,535 how did they get a permit in the first place comment 640 01:15:11,535 --> 01:15:15,167 I don't know if that's an answerable question 641 01:15:15,167 --> 01:15:19,892 comment that's frustrating to me because I want to support this 642 01:15:19,892 --> 01:15:23,758 but I feel like I can't comment so I'm not 643 01:15:23,758 --> 01:15:26,538 going to because we have to abide by what the law says 644 01:15:26,538 --> 01:15:27,974 and that's frustrating and I want 645 01:15:27,974 --> 01:15:30,689 to share that with the body to say that on the record. 646 01:15:30,689 --> 01:15:38,489 My question is how did they get a permit in the first place? 647 01:15:43,880 --> 01:15:44,505 >> Are you ready for me confirming 648 01:15:44,505 --> 01:15:48,532 >> I've tried to be agnostic about all of this 649 01:15:48,532 --> 01:15:55,492 and I'm feeling kind of confused by the case comment there is 650 01:15:55,492 --> 01:16:01,732 a limit of 173 liquor stores that can be allowed to operate 651 01:16:01,732 --> 01:16:03,478 within the city. 652 01:16:03,478 --> 01:16:08,278 This distance requirement dates back to 1950 Franklin County 653 01:16:09,892 --> 01:16:16,452 used to say it couldn't be in close proximity of schools 654 01:16:16,452 --> 01:16:23,652 churches liquor stores and then it was amended in the 67th code 655 01:16:24,170 --> 01:16:30,170 to be more specific to be a 1500 foot restriction between 656 01:16:31,145 --> 01:16:35,185 schools, liquor stores come at churches and then it had 657 01:16:35,185 --> 01:16:38,949 a residential component that it couldn't be more than a 200 foot 658 01:16:38,949 --> 01:16:44,349 radius of certain residential districts come in 2023 I believe 659 01:16:52,172 --> 01:16:55,632 the UDC changed the names of those districts 660 01:16:55,632 --> 01:16:58,952 but the substance was the same and we amended the ordinance 661 01:16:58,952 --> 01:17:03,540 to change the names and the name of those zoning districts 662 01:17:03,540 --> 01:17:07,140 but they are essentially the same. 663 01:17:07,252 --> 01:17:08,992 And R6 is one of them. 664 01:17:08,992 --> 01:17:16,192 I think that is a small district size homes within a district. 665 01:17:17,172 --> 01:17:22,572 In the 50 it went to court and the code 666 01:17:26,792 --> 01:17:33,760 was written so that you had to have approval of the city 667 01:17:33,760 --> 01:17:34,400 commissioner. 668 01:17:34,400 --> 01:17:36,665 The city commission at that time was 669 01:17:36,665 --> 01:17:40,265 the mayor in the commissioners there 670 01:17:41,852 --> 01:17:44,862 were five of them in the air and the commissioners 671 01:17:44,862 --> 01:17:48,916 were in the same body there wasn't a separate council 672 01:17:48,916 --> 01:17:52,940 so when we went to Home Rule we separated those things 673 01:17:52,940 --> 01:17:55,964 but we never changed the language 674 01:17:55,964 --> 01:17:58,916 that said that the commission had to approve it. 675 01:17:58,916 --> 01:18:02,365 And in certain iterations of the code since 67 676 01:18:02,365 --> 01:18:07,180 it seems to require the mayor and the council 677 01:18:07,180 --> 01:18:11,980 to approve the location the commission doesn't approve 678 01:18:17,172 --> 01:18:20,812 anything there like the language like the powers that 679 01:18:20,812 --> 01:18:24,185 be to make a decision and that power to be it 680 01:18:24,185 --> 01:18:26,772 was for commissioners under one name 681 01:18:26,772 --> 01:18:31,252 and now it has been separated and there are some uncertainty 682 01:18:31,252 --> 01:18:37,832 in our language, but the cause this appeal thing was in the I 683 01:18:37,832 --> 01:18:40,404 think that we deferred to the mayor 684 01:18:40,404 --> 01:18:43,692 to make the decision unless someone appealed to it 685 01:18:43,692 --> 01:18:46,998 and then you had to concur with them, 686 01:18:46,998 --> 01:18:49,478 that is where we are today. 687 01:18:49,478 --> 01:18:54,878 Now, there's another step that the applicant can change 688 01:18:59,588 --> 01:19:04,332 to caught in the law says he has to go to change the court 689 01:19:04,332 --> 01:19:07,932 so that's how the hierarchy works. 690 01:19:09,269 --> 01:19:15,804 What your job is is to determine, and interpret the law 691 01:19:15,804 --> 01:19:18,748 and determine does it comply. 692 01:19:18,748 --> 01:19:23,372 All these things about inputting and will somebody 693 01:19:23,372 --> 01:19:28,570 else approved it last time, they were wrong in this 694 01:19:28,570 --> 01:19:33,152 and as council Logan pointed out directly it was an oversight. 695 01:19:33,152 --> 01:19:37,132 It was people make mistakes, government makes mistakes. 696 01:19:37,132 --> 01:19:41,192 That does not create an unstoppable contrary 697 01:19:41,192 --> 01:19:44,677 to what that gentleman told you where he has the ability to read 698 01:19:44,677 --> 01:19:47,458 the law just like you do. 699 01:19:47,458 --> 01:19:55,258 And that's what 11 B says is that it has to be something that 700 01:19:56,238 --> 01:20:02,838 he himself , the argument is the question is does it violate 701 01:20:04,548 --> 01:20:09,508 the language of the laws, the ordinance has no equity 702 01:20:09,508 --> 01:20:13,972 in income it has no discretion, this is a non-discretionary 703 01:20:13,972 --> 01:20:17,705 viewpoint your mechanism in cases that needs to be made 704 01:20:17,705 --> 01:20:22,440 the requirements we are required to approve the, if you 705 01:20:22,440 --> 01:20:26,312 don't come away or not we do not have the discretion to pick 706 01:20:26,312 --> 01:20:31,712 and choose as Councilwoman Espinosa says go to interpret 707 01:20:33,552 --> 01:20:37,802 the law and apply to the circumstances and if it 708 01:20:37,802 --> 01:20:42,845 doesn't apply your duty is to slow it down if it does apply 709 01:20:42,845 --> 01:20:45,166 then your duty is to roll it up. 710 01:20:45,166 --> 01:20:48,232 And then he can take equitable arguments elsewhere. 711 01:20:48,232 --> 01:20:54,232 The question was how did this happen can you --? 712 01:20:59,509 --> 01:21:04,252 We know of 6 or 7 instances where the Alcohol commission 713 01:21:04,252 --> 01:21:06,152 was stuck, habits. 714 01:21:06,152 --> 01:21:08,552 They are an engineer. 715 01:21:08,740 --> 01:21:13,145 We don't give them the equipment that we 716 01:21:13,145 --> 01:21:16,596 give our PD from our land use control stuff 717 01:21:16,596 --> 01:21:18,992 those guys are experts. 718 01:21:18,992 --> 01:21:21,118 They read surveys come and they know 719 01:21:21,118 --> 01:21:23,909 how if this thing had gone to them 720 01:21:23,909 --> 01:21:28,396 you would have had a rejection bam just like that. 721 01:21:28,396 --> 01:21:30,388 Because they are experts. 722 01:21:30,388 --> 01:21:33,388 These guys miss the ball. 723 01:21:38,372 --> 01:21:41,732 Orlando with liquor stores that shouldn't be there. 724 01:21:41,732 --> 01:21:46,212 That's one example of how this happens another example is 725 01:21:46,212 --> 01:21:52,812 these people that release these Don't have to check it out 726 01:22:00,532 --> 01:22:04,105 when they get approved, they should go to jail. 727 01:22:04,105 --> 01:22:05,908 That's how that happens. 728 01:22:05,908 --> 01:22:11,908 So just because someone has a license doesn't give them 729 01:22:14,732 --> 01:22:18,932 you have to apply the law, that's 730 01:22:20,732 --> 01:22:26,732 another word, this is a prime example can be corrected, 731 01:22:26,924 --> 01:22:29,285 is going to have the entire system 732 01:22:29,285 --> 01:22:37,685 to do that these are the two, new if the city wants to review 733 01:22:39,383 --> 01:22:44,518 all of them they can go and say you don't the same thing come 734 01:22:44,518 --> 01:22:51,102 on just tell them that your job is done because if you don't it 735 01:22:51,102 --> 01:22:53,622 goes to change for the Chancellor 736 01:22:53,622 --> 01:22:59,622 I said you have to adjust your interpretation from the. 737 01:23:04,520 --> 01:23:09,452 So just giving you the requirements and the sheet 738 01:23:13,700 --> 01:23:18,500 if you answered no then it doesn't comply. 739 01:23:18,644 --> 01:23:19,460 So. 740 01:23:19,460 --> 01:23:24,116 And I'm not trying to be punitive to this guy come 741 01:23:24,116 --> 01:23:30,116 you're just going for the citizens can't wait for them 742 01:23:31,252 --> 01:23:34,732 come what are you here for if they can play 743 01:23:34,732 --> 01:23:38,932 for us that's the way it is. 744 01:23:41,483 --> 01:23:44,477 You have to do the duty that's just 745 01:23:44,477 --> 01:23:48,652 my humble opinion I know that's adverse possibly 746 01:23:48,652 --> 01:23:53,452 of the arguments that he's making about equity 747 01:23:54,132 --> 01:23:56,532 in discriminatory treatment company 748 01:23:57,445 --> 01:24:03,445 can make those to a court, that's my humble opinion. 749 01:24:04,472 --> 01:24:07,472 Amen thank you attorney we 750 01:24:12,513 --> 01:24:14,913 >> Thank you attorney wade. 751 01:24:18,357 --> 01:24:22,557 And then the railyard was in violation 752 01:24:23,792 --> 01:24:30,392 they got approved they got approval there's some type of I 753 01:24:35,252 --> 01:24:42,452 don't know finer penalty that's what you may need to think of. 754 01:24:46,717 --> 01:24:49,120 >> You made a good point we don't let used car salesman 755 01:24:49,120 --> 01:24:53,812 operate near residential neighborhoods can we have one 756 01:24:54,732 --> 01:24:57,278 district where they just have a sell their cars. 757 01:24:57,278 --> 01:25:00,509 With that apartment without anything and then we had to shut 758 01:25:00,509 --> 01:25:04,436 it down they sued us and lost because they weren't following 759 01:25:04,436 --> 01:25:09,240 the law given so this is a liquor store but it could happen 760 01:25:09,240 --> 01:25:13,520 at gas stations it could happen at car loans and they can have 761 01:25:13,520 --> 01:25:17,852 to salvage it make it happen a lot of things so where are you 762 01:25:17,852 --> 01:25:22,502 going to draw the for you to follow the law across the board 763 01:25:22,502 --> 01:25:28,632 or Grant used to someone who quite frankly I understand is 764 01:25:28,632 --> 01:25:32,652 uneasiness because he was allowed to go home when they 765 01:25:32,652 --> 01:25:37,901 come have a he allowed his license to expire pages were up 766 01:25:37,901 --> 01:25:41,692 and when it comes to you and you have to make a 767 01:25:41,692 --> 01:25:43,692 decision. 768 01:25:46,772 --> 01:25:52,172 Fahmym all right so yes it's proof the appeal? 769 01:25:54,132 --> 01:25:59,532 And I know is to go against the appeal. 770 01:26:02,972 --> 01:26:07,772 Can you please peel the screen so yes 771 01:26:08,740 --> 01:26:15,874 as to approve it come in and no is to remove it, right? 772 01:26:20,252 --> 01:26:24,200 Okay this is the way it should work, 773 01:26:24,200 --> 01:26:28,252 somebody should move to approve the appeal and then 774 01:26:28,252 --> 01:26:36,132 the vote yes on both appeal and vote no or not if he would allow 775 01:26:36,132 --> 01:26:43,932 him to operate, a yes vote would say he applies with the statue 776 01:26:44,352 --> 01:26:50,952 and no vote would say he does not all right are 777 01:26:51,263 --> 01:26:54,263 we ready for a motion? 778 01:26:56,612 --> 01:27:02,612 If I cancel on the green ready for the vote. 779 01:27:08,492 --> 01:27:12,920 Are you making a motion to--? 780 01:27:15,120 --> 01:27:22,212 Yes they are 413 I'm going to , this is a motion to approve 781 01:27:22,912 --> 01:27:24,212 the appeal. 782 01:27:24,212 --> 01:27:27,212 And I'll be voting no. 783 01:27:34,772 --> 01:27:43,172 I don't like voting no for the record at all, but I am, --. 784 01:28:01,412 --> 01:28:05,120 Councilwoman forman doesn't have the screen. 785 01:28:23,372 --> 01:28:29,972 Carlisle 40s, Mama >> Please show who is voting yes on this 786 01:28:49,400 --> 01:28:49,744 item. 787 01:28:49,744 --> 01:28:53,944 Please show Councilwoman Canali as an extension 788 01:29:01,379 --> 01:29:02,212 >> That item failed. 789 01:29:02,212 --> 01:29:06,412 Madam controller if you recall item number 18. 790 01:29:13,127 --> 01:29:16,725 >> Item number 18 is a resolution to improve interlocal 791 01:29:16,725 --> 01:29:22,112 agreement between the city of Memphis and the Memphis Area 792 01:29:22,112 --> 01:29:26,480 transit this resolution is sponsored by the administration 793 01:29:26,480 --> 01:29:29,480 and there is a request 794 01:29:35,836 --> 01:29:37,836 >> You were recognize. 795 01:29:40,858 --> 01:29:45,658 >> No recommendations has been moved forward by Councilwoman 796 01:29:54,180 --> 01:30:00,180 and Madam controller if you would please prepare the screen. 797 01:30:08,312 --> 01:30:13,112 Council members please cast your votes. >> Nala yes, 798 01:30:39,852 --> 01:30:43,452 Sutton yes please show Council Spinoza 799 01:30:47,592 --> 01:30:51,792 is yes on this item and chairwoman. 800 01:30:55,946 --> 01:30:57,972 >> That one passes and the Division of Planning 801 01:30:57,972 --> 01:30:59,972 and Development. 802 01:31:10,447 --> 01:31:12,280 >> Item number three is a resolution for 7-6 803 01:31:12,280 --> 01:31:17,392 of the Memphis and Shelby County Building code approving a plan 804 01:31:17,392 --> 01:31:22,392 development in the subject of zero Ikea with this resolution 805 01:31:22,392 --> 01:31:28,132 is sponsored by the Division of Planning and Development as p d 806 01:31:28,132 --> 01:31:30,132 20 601 807 01:31:36,913 --> 01:31:39,913 >> Thank you you are recognized. 808 01:31:43,988 --> 01:31:47,522 >> We set this down without a recommendation so we would like 809 01:31:47,522 --> 01:31:53,517 to see a presentation on this but I'll go ahead and move it 810 01:31:53,517 --> 01:31:57,117 but I can't move it electronically. 811 01:32:02,271 --> 01:32:05,208 >> Order ID it's been moved by Espinosa come in second 812 01:32:05,208 --> 01:32:07,208 by green. 813 01:32:08,232 --> 01:32:13,744 There's not anyone in the queue come if you please prepare 814 01:32:13,744 --> 01:32:16,744 the screen for the vote. 815 01:32:28,700 --> 01:32:30,992 >> Council members this is part of the new process that 816 01:32:30,992 --> 01:32:34,776 we're doing everybody's seen this there's no objection 817 01:32:34,776 --> 01:32:40,192 and we've got the presentations we just set it down with no 818 01:32:40,192 --> 01:32:42,992 recommendation usually we set it down with a positive 819 01:32:42,992 --> 01:32:48,992 recommendation but this one was set down with no recommendation. 820 01:32:49,982 --> 01:32:52,440 >> Thank you so much Madam Controller if you please prepare 821 01:32:52,440 --> 01:32:57,840 the screen pretty much Yes, green yes, walker yes, 822 01:33:07,672 --> 01:33:12,472 chairwoman Washington yes, please show Espinosa as voting 823 01:33:14,512 --> 01:33:17,512 yes on this as well 824 01:33:20,937 --> 01:33:25,320 >> This item passes, if you please call item number four. 825 01:33:25,320 --> 01:33:29,689 >> Item number four is a request to vacate the public right 826 01:33:29,689 --> 01:33:34,672 of way of a north south public alley known as Lydie place that 827 01:33:34,672 --> 01:33:41,880 has an east west stub at its midpoint heading east where this 828 01:33:41,880 --> 01:33:45,997 resolution is sponsored by the Division of the case number is S 829 01:33:45,997 --> 01:33:47,997 a c 2506. 830 01:33:54,744 --> 01:33:59,544 >> All right that item has been moved by . 831 01:34:00,801 --> 01:34:05,872 >> Thank you so much that I second by Councilman Carlisle 832 01:34:05,872 --> 01:34:08,408 madam controller if you would please prepare the screen 833 01:34:08,408 --> 01:34:10,408 for vote. 834 01:34:19,180 --> 01:34:24,580 >> Council members cast your vote please Canali Carlyle yes 835 01:34:27,872 --> 01:34:33,272 grandma Ford yes, green yes, Logan yes, Walker yes, 836 01:34:35,720 --> 01:34:37,472 chair woman Washington yes. 837 01:34:42,659 --> 01:34:44,992 >> That item passes madam controller for you please call 838 01:34:44,992 --> 01:34:46,992 item number five. 839 01:34:47,912 --> 01:34:51,472 >> Item number five is a resolution of chapter 9-6 840 01:34:51,472 --> 01:34:55,672 unified Development Code approving a special permit 841 01:34:55,720 --> 01:35:01,120 at the subject property location at 3575 Emory Street this 842 01:35:01,552 --> 01:35:04,122 resolution is sponsored by the Division of Planning 843 01:35:04,122 --> 01:35:10,722 and Development the case number is is s u p 20 6-01 844 01:35:16,875 --> 01:35:17,792 >> You are recognized. 845 01:35:17,792 --> 01:35:21,992 >> The applicants of the PD are here 846 01:35:26,892 --> 01:35:29,572 >> All right it's been moved by Councilwoman Espinosa and Vice 847 01:35:29,572 --> 01:35:32,925 Chair Carlyle, madam controller if you would please prepare 848 01:35:32,925 --> 01:35:34,925 the screen. 849 01:35:49,916 --> 01:35:53,872 >> Carlyle yes, Ford yes, Logan yes, Walker yes, 850 01:35:53,872 --> 01:35:58,672 chairwoman Washington yes that item passes madam controller 851 01:36:00,976 --> 01:36:04,976 if you would please call item number six. 852 01:36:04,976 --> 01:36:08,944 Item number six is to chapter nine of the Memphis 853 01:36:08,944 --> 01:36:12,832 by the belt and code using a special use 854 01:36:12,832 --> 01:36:16,640 permit at the subject parking at 4180 Elliston 855 01:36:16,640 --> 01:36:18,752 Road this resolution is sponsored 856 01:36:18,752 --> 01:36:24,152 by the developer it is s u p 20 >> Councilwoman 857 01:36:29,494 --> 01:36:31,472 Espinosa your recognized. 858 01:36:31,472 --> 01:36:36,630 >> The committee met no approval but I will move it and the BPD 859 01:36:36,630 --> 01:36:40,263 is here if you have any questions. 860 01:36:44,405 --> 01:36:47,720 >> There's council and the queue for presentation has been moved 861 01:36:47,720 --> 01:36:50,688 by councilor has seconded by vice Chair Khalid madam 862 01:36:50,688 --> 01:36:55,488 controller if you would please prepare the screen. 863 01:37:19,330 --> 01:37:22,512 >> Carlyle yes, Logan yes, Espinosa yes, 864 01:37:22,512 --> 01:37:25,512 chairwoman Washington yes , Walker yes, 865 01:37:28,720 --> 01:37:34,120 show Council member Walker's voting yes on this item. 866 01:37:40,472 --> 01:37:44,720 Madam control that has been approved. 867 01:37:45,245 --> 01:37:47,245 Is passed. 868 01:37:47,392 --> 01:37:50,416 >> If you would please call the consent agenda. 869 01:37:50,416 --> 01:37:54,752 Fahmym I believe we just have one item and it is up for second 870 01:37:54,752 --> 01:37:58,420 reading is sponsored by the Division of Planning 871 01:37:58,420 --> 01:38:01,642 and Development at C-01 ordinance number 5970 . 872 01:38:12,149 --> 01:38:19,104 >> The committee met to move all right it's been moved by council 873 01:38:19,104 --> 01:38:21,744 Carlyle I need a second. 874 01:38:21,744 --> 01:38:25,944 All right it's been second by council 875 01:38:26,332 --> 01:38:28,392 forwarded madam controller if you would 876 01:38:28,392 --> 01:38:30,792 please prepare the screen. 877 01:38:43,512 --> 01:38:50,112 Carlyle yes, Logan yes, Council is voting yes on this item, 878 01:38:51,578 --> 01:38:54,578 Espinosa yes , chairwoman Washington yes. 879 01:39:04,378 --> 01:39:05,211 >> That item passes. 880 01:39:05,211 --> 01:39:07,260 Madam if you should call the physical consent 881 01:39:07,260 --> 01:39:09,260 agendas eight and 20. 882 01:39:11,272 --> 01:39:15,432 >> Item number eight is a resolution to amend the fiscal 883 01:39:15,432 --> 01:39:20,232 year 2026 operating budget all districts this is sponsored 884 01:39:20,920 --> 01:39:27,235 by Councilwoman Walker there's a request for line minutes and it 885 01:39:27,235 --> 01:39:31,892 is also a resolution to women the fiscal year operating budget 886 01:39:31,892 --> 01:39:36,920 all council districts this resolution is sponsored 887 01:39:36,152 --> 01:39:41,512 by Councilwoman Sutton there's a request to add this on in fourth 888 01:39:41,512 --> 01:39:43,512 Lightman. 889 01:39:46,432 --> 01:39:51,832 >> Thank you vice Chair you recognized at this time. 890 01:39:53,985 --> 01:39:58,112 >> It has been moved by vice Chair Madame controller if you 891 01:39:58,112 --> 01:40:02,312 please prepare the screen for the vote. 892 01:40:04,493 --> 01:40:09,293 >> Analogous Carlyle yes can afford yes, green yes, 893 01:40:14,632 --> 01:40:20,320 Espinosa yes Walker yes white yes chairwoman Washington yes. 894 01:40:22,912 --> 01:40:24,912 That item passes. 895 01:40:24,922 --> 01:40:27,392 Madam controller if you would please 896 01:40:27,392 --> 01:40:31,592 call items nine and 13 item number nine 897 01:40:32,892 --> 01:40:36,584 is our appointments to the Memphis mission 898 01:40:36,584 --> 01:40:39,584 go busy and Calvin Anderson. 899 01:40:48,320 --> 01:40:50,432 Councilwoman white you recognize. 900 01:40:51,872 --> 01:40:56,720 >> Thank you chairwoman recommended approval and I 901 01:40:56,512 --> 01:41:03,112 approve all right it has been approved by cancel my life, 902 01:41:03,472 --> 01:41:05,872 please prepare the screen. 903 01:41:11,792 --> 01:41:17,792 Please cast your vote for the Memphis Convention Center Yes 904 01:41:25,632 --> 01:41:32,232 coma Carlyle yes yes yes Walker yes, white yes, chairwoman yes? 905 01:41:38,912 --> 01:41:40,416 >> That item passes. 906 01:41:40,416 --> 01:41:44,952 Item controller if you please call item number 13. 907 01:41:44,952 --> 01:41:49,752 >> Item number 13 is approving the option to renew , 908 01:41:51,392 --> 01:41:54,312 to enter into a 50 year ground lease for the construction 909 01:41:54,312 --> 01:41:57,312 operation of multifamily residential apartments 910 01:41:57,600 --> 01:42:02,418 on the upper two floors of historic school building 911 01:42:02,418 --> 01:42:06,618 and multifamily residential townhome and apartment units 912 01:42:07,412 --> 01:42:13,272 on an additional 1.6 acres of the site with Melrose Housing 913 01:42:13,272 --> 01:42:16,872 Partners LLC district four district eight, 914 01:42:17,980 --> 01:42:19,982 this resolution is sponsored by the administration. 915 01:42:19,982 --> 01:42:24,182 It was also held on March 24th. 916 01:42:25,832 --> 01:42:30,272 >> Thank you Councilwoman you are recognized paramedic I spoke 917 01:42:30,272 --> 01:42:34,632 with the administration and I think they want to hone 918 01:42:34,632 --> 01:42:38,767 in to provide some more information if we could do that 919 01:42:38,767 --> 01:42:40,767 without any objection. 920 01:42:42,192 --> 01:42:46,392 Am I Councilwoman Walker you were recognized. 921 01:42:49,512 --> 01:42:55,512 >> No it's to get some more information on that deal. 922 01:42:57,654 --> 01:42:59,112 >> I know we have budget coming up. 923 01:42:59,112 --> 01:43:01,112 >> Okay. 924 01:43:01,432 --> 01:43:03,432 >> Councilwoman Walker. 925 01:43:03,712 --> 01:43:08,132 >> I think postponing it is a good idea because my comment is 926 01:43:08,132 --> 01:43:11,698 actually I'm really concerned about the seniors living 927 01:43:11,698 --> 01:43:17,980 upstairs permanently thank you and I yield the floor. 928 01:43:18,552 --> 01:43:21,812 >> All right that item will be held until the next council 929 01:43:21,812 --> 01:43:22,312 meeting. 930 01:43:22,312 --> 01:43:25,312 The first meeting in July. 931 01:43:30,320 --> 01:43:32,112 All right thank you Madam Controller 932 01:43:32,112 --> 01:43:37,272 if you please call her ad on and same night minutes items. 933 01:43:37,272 --> 01:43:40,852 >> That would take us to item number 14 another appointment 934 01:43:40,852 --> 01:43:45,120 to the economic growth and Stevens a third 935 01:43:45,120 --> 01:43:48,612 and there's a request for 79 minutes. 936 01:43:49,872 --> 01:43:52,872 >> Councilwoman White you would recognize. 937 01:43:53,458 --> 01:43:57,580 >> The committee met and recommended approval . 938 01:44:00,753 --> 01:44:03,712 >> And will be done electronically by Councilwoman 939 01:44:03,712 --> 01:44:07,367 Attorney White seconded vice Chair Carla controller 940 01:44:07,367 --> 01:44:12,767 if you'd please prepare the screen for the vote. 941 01:44:24,931 --> 01:44:29,131 >> Yes yes, yes I'm a white -- 942 01:44:32,216 --> 01:44:35,816 Logan yes, white yes, Canal yes. 943 01:44:41,898 --> 01:44:45,432 >> Madam controller if you please call item number 15. 944 01:44:45,432 --> 01:44:50,232 Item 15 is a resolution to trans $375,980 of contract 945 01:44:54,432 --> 01:44:59,232 construction to architecture and engineering and seismic repair 946 01:45:00,352 --> 01:45:05,752 projects P W102 required initial design modifications in district 947 01:45:06,667 --> 01:45:09,752 six are district eight this resolution is sponsored 948 01:45:09,752 --> 01:45:14,212 by the administration there is a request for 79 minutes for item 949 01:45:14,212 --> 01:45:16,212 number 15. 950 01:45:17,192 --> 01:45:23,192 >> Thank you Council chairman you are recognized for it has 951 01:45:24,685 --> 01:45:29,485 been moved by Council and smiling madam controller 952 01:45:30,712 --> 01:45:34,312 if you'd please prepare the screen. 953 01:45:49,156 --> 01:45:55,756 >> We will give you time to speak with your comment cards . 954 01:45:57,459 --> 01:46:01,352 >> Walker yes come on please show Council member Logan is 955 01:46:01,352 --> 01:46:07,952 voting yes Council is voting yes and Walker is voting yes. 956 01:46:21,320 --> 01:46:26,238 Please call up item number 16 and item number 16 is 957 01:46:26,238 --> 01:46:31,380 to additional construction funds in the event of $500,000 958 01:46:32,178 --> 01:46:37,578 for drainage project number ST0305 to Tonto and third 959 01:46:40,000 --> 01:46:44,800 drainage project S2304 for construction funds for grading 960 01:46:45,896 --> 01:46:49,712 the drainage system and Tonto and third, 961 01:46:49,712 --> 01:46:52,872 district six over district eight this resolution is sponsored 962 01:46:52,872 --> 01:46:58,272 by the administration there is a request for 79 minutes 963 01:46:58,552 --> 01:47:01,552 >> Councilman Smiley you are recognized. 964 01:47:06,227 --> 01:47:09,827 >> Espinosa reviewed please prepare the screen. 965 01:47:17,500 --> 01:47:21,850 >> Janaali yes coming forward yes come agreed yes, 966 01:47:24,597 --> 01:47:30,597 Espinosa yes, white yes, in Washington yes please call item 967 01:47:34,416 --> 01:47:35,832 number 17. 968 01:47:35,832 --> 01:47:39,432 Item number 17 is approving the transfer 969 01:47:42,165 --> 01:47:46,272 of funds in the amount of $6 million 970 01:47:46,272 --> 01:47:52,272 from the Harbor Docks project BW04123 to the Monroe Plaza 971 01:47:52,712 --> 01:47:56,752 Infrastructure project to be announced in district seven 972 01:47:56,752 --> 01:48:00,242 district eight all council district S resolution 973 01:48:00,242 --> 01:48:01,912 is sponsored by the administration 974 01:48:01,912 --> 01:48:06,376 there is a request for this item number 79 minutes. 975 01:48:06,376 --> 01:48:08,776 Thank you madam recognized. 976 01:48:11,512 --> 01:48:14,872 >> Committed recommended an approval and I will make 977 01:48:14,872 --> 01:48:20,272 electronically when you are screen to item number 17 please 978 01:48:25,437 --> 01:48:30,200 >> All right thank you for checking that will you please 979 01:48:30,200 --> 01:48:32,200 prepare the screen ? 980 01:48:49,183 --> 01:48:54,583 >> Yes yes Espinosa yes, white yes chairwoman Washington yes 981 01:48:56,232 --> 01:49:02,232 Walker yes please show Walker is yes on item number 17 982 01:49:02,778 --> 01:49:04,778 >> That item passes. 983 01:49:05,294 --> 01:49:07,694 All right we've done 18. 984 01:49:08,672 --> 01:49:11,720 Let's move on to 19. 985 01:49:21,320 --> 01:49:23,432 Please call item number 19. 986 01:49:30,392 --> 01:49:34,592 Number 19 now item number 19 is a resolution 987 01:49:35,592 --> 01:49:40,320 to amend the council rules of procedure all Council districts 988 01:49:40,320 --> 01:49:43,122 this is sponsored by Councilwoman Washington 989 01:49:43,122 --> 01:49:46,240 and there's a request for 79 minutes 990 01:49:46,240 --> 01:49:49,820 and that would be Chairwoman Washington. 991 01:49:49,820 --> 01:49:52,820 And Kathy McAnally were recognized. 992 01:49:58,515 --> 01:50:03,672 >> Thank you Madam Chair I need to move to number item number 19 993 01:50:03,672 --> 01:50:05,672 please. 994 01:50:08,192 --> 01:50:11,562 And second husband is a controller 995 01:50:11,562 --> 01:50:13,962 please prepare the screen. 996 01:50:25,857 --> 01:50:31,257 >> Can afford yes, green yes Logan yes, Smiley yes, 997 01:50:31,336 --> 01:50:35,536 white yes chairwoman Washington >> That item passes. 998 01:50:49,232 --> 01:50:54,632 All right that brings us to our 79 minute items 999 01:50:54,672 --> 01:50:59,472 Councilwoman please read the 79 minute items to record. 1000 01:51:02,992 --> 01:51:05,392 >> There are eight 14 15 1617 1819 and 20. 1001 01:51:22,674 --> 01:51:27,474 >> Thank you second controller if you'd please prepare 1002 01:51:28,320 --> 01:51:34,320 the screen. , Smiley yes, white yes chairman in Washington yes 1003 01:51:48,320 --> 01:51:54,320 Council member Ford is a yes 79 minutes that item passes. 1004 01:51:58,352 --> 01:52:05,552 All right it is now time for our general public comment cards. 1005 01:52:05,616 --> 01:52:11,912 I have received cards for our community members and the first 1006 01:52:11,912 --> 01:52:16,112 person on the list is Mr. Scudamore. . 1007 01:52:24,230 --> 01:52:28,223 After Mr. Moore, are you Mr. Moore? 1008 01:52:41,388 --> 01:52:43,388 >> Yes Ma'am. 1009 01:52:48,794 --> 01:52:50,752 >> Madam controller for you please put the time 1010 01:52:50,752 --> 01:52:52,272 on the screen. 1011 01:52:52,272 --> 01:52:58,872 >> Yes good evening to you all I operate scooters barbecue food 1012 01:53:00,908 --> 01:53:05,212 truck vending and I would like to speak with you all I got 1013 01:53:05,212 --> 01:53:08,192 a couple of questions I got an invite and then I would like 1014 01:53:08,192 --> 01:53:13,968 to get an invite from you all and the committee the thing 1015 01:53:13,968 --> 01:53:18,906 about the food truck business first of all I wanted to let you 1016 01:53:18,906 --> 01:53:22,792 guys know that I knew your predecessors about 15 years ago 1017 01:53:22,792 --> 01:53:26,865 passed this ordinance it was about 15 years ago around this 1018 01:53:26,865 --> 01:53:30,552 time I'm very proud of that that I got one of the first food 1019 01:53:30,552 --> 01:53:32,792 truck permits when it was passed. 1020 01:53:32,792 --> 01:53:35,842 I've been operating for quite a while I 1021 01:53:35,842 --> 01:53:41,242 have some concerns about what the ordinance is today. 1022 01:53:44,912 --> 01:53:49,712 What's the as of right now the ordinance 1023 01:53:50,112 --> 01:53:54,317 I was presented with a copy of an ordinance 1024 01:53:54,317 --> 01:53:57,654 from a city official while I was operating 1025 01:53:57,654 --> 01:54:00,237 and it had a lot of red lines in it 1026 01:54:00,237 --> 01:54:02,464 and I would think that is not an ordinance. 1027 01:54:02,464 --> 01:54:07,264 I had my original copy from 2011 and it 1028 01:54:08,300 --> 01:54:14,216 has a signature on it I have heard of and reached out 1029 01:54:14,216 --> 01:54:19,160 to different council people and even the mayor 1030 01:54:21,672 --> 01:54:26,122 but there's a little confusion in the ordinance 1031 01:54:26,122 --> 01:54:30,736 and also I would like to know about there's some new food 1032 01:54:30,736 --> 01:54:33,192 rules that are posted that it seems 1033 01:54:33,192 --> 01:54:37,792 as if the ordinance dictates where food trucks can operate 1034 01:54:37,792 --> 01:54:42,176 and I was wondering why do we need signs to say that we can't 1035 01:54:42,176 --> 01:54:45,205 operate on the streets and I'm talking about in the downtown 1036 01:54:45,205 --> 01:54:45,705 area. 1037 01:54:45,705 --> 01:54:49,952 It's a lot to try and unpack in two minutes 1038 01:54:49,952 --> 01:54:56,188 but I would really like to speak with you all more on the subject 1039 01:54:56,188 --> 01:54:57,220 if possible. 1040 01:54:57,220 --> 01:54:59,620 And get some clarity. 1041 01:55:03,720 --> 01:55:06,115 Council Member Smiley you were recognized. 1042 01:55:06,115 --> 01:55:10,315 So you want a copy of the? 1043 01:55:12,720 --> 01:55:14,672 >> I have a copy but my copy is this. 1044 01:55:14,672 --> 01:55:17,640 And then I have on the phone line 1045 01:55:17,640 --> 01:55:20,332 the latest version that had been updated 1046 01:55:20,332 --> 01:55:23,872 and I hadn't been a minute or anything by the council other 1047 01:55:23,872 --> 01:55:27,472 than some suppression stuff came out. 1048 01:55:28,592 --> 01:55:34,622 But even with like you all had to be 50ft from a restaurant 1049 01:55:34,622 --> 01:55:40,266 in the downtown Memphis area it says 300ft I was presented with 1050 01:55:40,266 --> 01:55:46,266 this copy right here from someone come in it says-- 1051 01:55:53,372 --> 01:55:56,312 >> Will get you information and make sure you have clarity on it 1052 01:55:56,312 --> 01:55:58,805 >> Yeah we're gonna get you information on it if you have 1053 01:55:58,805 --> 01:56:03,165 any questions you can get it to me. 1054 01:56:03,165 --> 01:56:06,165 >> This is Mrs. Keith here. 1055 01:56:06,858 --> 01:56:09,572 >> I just want to say this to Mr. 1056 01:56:09,572 --> 01:56:12,825 Zena can you raise your hand? 1057 01:56:12,825 --> 01:56:17,625 Turn around come by that guy right there 1058 01:56:17,809 --> 01:56:20,952 and I have had several conversations 1059 01:56:20,952 --> 01:56:24,145 about food truck and the zoning. 1060 01:56:24,145 --> 01:56:27,758 And he is the expert that we would all 1061 01:56:27,758 --> 01:56:33,586 ask I'm going to recommend that you reach out to him 1062 01:56:33,586 --> 01:56:36,605 he works for Mayor Harris and he I'm sure 1063 01:56:36,605 --> 01:56:38,643 he has a business card on him and he'd 1064 01:56:38,643 --> 01:56:41,582 be happy to answer your questions come in 1065 01:56:41,582 --> 01:56:45,136 if not you can reach out to cancel and Smiley 1066 01:56:45,136 --> 01:56:48,592 or myself and we will get withdrawn 1067 01:56:48,592 --> 01:56:50,992 Zainab with your concerns. 1068 01:56:52,472 --> 01:56:54,472 >> Okay. 1069 01:56:54,792 --> 01:56:59,272 >> Okay he's going to get your information thank you sir. 1070 01:56:59,272 --> 01:57:01,272 >> Thank you. 1071 01:57:06,590 --> 01:57:08,590 >> Johnson . 1072 01:57:21,272 --> 01:57:23,672 Please state your name . 1073 01:57:27,992 --> 01:57:29,250 >> And through 1 p.m. 1074 01:57:29,250 --> 01:57:32,625 I received from Veronica Cooper that 1075 01:57:33,822 --> 01:57:36,532 is the majority of judges they were relieving me 1076 01:57:36,532 --> 01:57:37,520 from my duties. 1077 01:57:37,520 --> 01:57:42,412 On April 8th I received a signed letter from Mayor Young removing 1078 01:57:42,412 --> 01:57:45,584 me from the position of City Court Clerk. 1079 01:57:45,584 --> 01:57:48,849 The city charter states that I have 1080 01:57:48,849 --> 01:57:52,320 ten days to appeal to Council the final determination. 1081 01:57:52,320 --> 01:57:57,212 On April 8th I sent my appeal request and council to be 1082 01:57:57,212 --> 01:58:01,402 a certified mail on my end via email with the inclusion of HR 1083 01:58:01,402 --> 01:58:05,376 compliance come on April 9th I received another letter from 1084 01:58:05,376 --> 01:58:08,642 at this time the letter was from George Veronica Cooper 1085 01:58:08,642 --> 01:58:14,272 and stating that they asked the majority of City Court judges 1086 01:58:14,272 --> 01:58:18,212 were removing me from the position of City Court clerk 1087 01:58:18,212 --> 01:58:22,978 and I have witnessed an employee also appointed received 1088 01:58:22,978 --> 01:58:26,784 the administrative leave with pay for more than a year without 1089 01:58:26,784 --> 01:58:31,776 being removed, so I can not understand the urgency to remove 1090 01:58:31,776 --> 01:58:33,970 me without cause. 1091 01:58:33,970 --> 01:58:36,397 Today I am here to put on the record 1092 01:58:36,397 --> 01:58:41,572 that I am still requesting to appeal as the termination was 1093 01:58:41,572 --> 01:58:42,242 wrongful. 1094 01:58:42,242 --> 01:58:46,112 I look forward to appearing before this board 1095 01:58:46,112 --> 01:58:51,365 to defend my name, character, and right to return 1096 01:58:51,365 --> 01:58:56,765 to serving the city as serving as court clerk. 1097 01:58:57,112 --> 01:58:59,512 >> Thank you Miss Johnson. 1098 01:59:13,867 --> 01:59:16,340 >> Miss Johnson you will be allowed to write to have 1099 01:59:16,340 --> 01:59:17,384 the appeal process. 1100 01:59:17,384 --> 01:59:19,784 You will be notified. 1101 01:59:25,472 --> 01:59:28,625 Okay all right thank you for coming 1102 01:59:28,625 --> 01:59:34,625 in we will now have (Indistinct) can do thumbs up 1103 01:59:41,258 --> 01:59:43,658 or thumbs down please. 1104 01:59:44,912 --> 01:59:49,344 >> My name is Amber Sherman we have a policing problem 1105 01:59:49,344 --> 01:59:52,872 in Memphis and it's really annoying to me that unless 1106 01:59:52,872 --> 01:59:57,960 someone is killed the people make noise about police officers 1107 01:59:57,960 --> 02:00:02,920 being violent we get an answer there multiple orders of plus 1108 02:00:02,920 --> 02:00:05,652 that have sent a list of demands asking for basic information 1109 02:00:05,652 --> 02:00:09,152 like the officer's names who are pepper spraying people 1110 02:00:09,152 --> 02:00:11,592 and tossing them to the ground who are tossing him 1111 02:00:11,592 --> 02:00:17,376 to the ground after necessarily I was still have got no answers. 1112 02:00:17,376 --> 02:00:19,928 The police officers are public employees 1113 02:00:19,928 --> 02:00:22,320 of the city they don't get to hide and disappear 1114 02:00:22,320 --> 02:00:25,400 when they do violent things pretty much people in Memphis 1115 02:00:25,400 --> 02:00:28,432 should know that the people they attack folks 1116 02:00:28,432 --> 02:00:32,480 in the middle of the street who are almost on the sidewalk that 1117 02:00:32,480 --> 02:00:36,392 have done almost nothing wrong because they need 1118 02:00:36,392 --> 02:00:40,338 excellent in raising voices about issues they 1119 02:00:40,338 --> 02:00:42,380 don't care that they're doing that they just want 1120 02:00:42,380 --> 02:00:44,165 to be in control of the moment. 1121 02:00:44,165 --> 02:00:47,192 Anytime we had a protest it became violent 1122 02:00:47,192 --> 02:00:51,612 because of the police coming there are multiple council 1123 02:00:51,612 --> 02:00:54,942 members that were there at the protest that saw what happened. 1124 02:00:54,942 --> 02:00:59,142 Smiley had release folks from being arrested 1125 02:00:59,322 --> 02:01:02,120 that were unjustly arrested because the police were 1126 02:01:02,120 --> 02:01:05,225 in the wrong room hands getting the body to do the right thing 1127 02:01:05,225 --> 02:01:08,670 and answer the questions we're asking I was at the Public 1128 02:01:08,670 --> 02:01:11,176 Safety Committee this morning the police chief wasn't there 1129 02:01:11,176 --> 02:01:13,200 no one was asking him the questions 1130 02:01:13,200 --> 02:01:16,842 we were wondering around with the officers are why they fired 1131 02:01:16,842 --> 02:01:20,560 are they going to snatch their pensions solely paid 1132 02:01:20,560 --> 02:01:22,679 or unpaid coming there's four officers 1133 02:01:22,679 --> 02:01:26,512 but I say about 23 pictures out here I don't know where 1134 02:01:26,512 --> 02:01:30,112 the other officers came why are they still on duty 1135 02:01:30,112 --> 02:01:35,182 and have access when they get hurt or killed for no reason. 1136 02:01:35,182 --> 02:01:38,740 We don't have time for you guys to pretend you're not sure what 1137 02:01:38,740 --> 02:01:42,720 happened because nobody died how many people were traumatized 1138 02:01:42,720 --> 02:01:45,272 they were hurt they were jailed they lost time from work they 1139 02:01:45,272 --> 02:01:48,654 had to go to court are you guys going to pay their court costs 1140 02:01:48,654 --> 02:01:55,254 and fees can you make we need answers now. -- fees? 1141 02:01:58,325 --> 02:02:00,725 We need answers now. 1142 02:02:01,432 --> 02:02:03,432 >> Thank you, Abraham. 1143 02:02:12,859 --> 02:02:15,992 >> Hello LJ Abraham I'm quite disheartened to be back here 1144 02:02:15,992 --> 02:02:21,344 about three years after you guys approved ordinances from police 1145 02:02:21,344 --> 02:02:23,744 violence in the city. 1146 02:02:23,992 --> 02:02:27,400 Furthermore the fact that MPD was as violent 1147 02:02:27,400 --> 02:02:31,160 as they were in front of news cameras come in front of people 1148 02:02:31,160 --> 02:02:34,400 who were recording in front of children in front 1149 02:02:34,400 --> 02:02:36,838 of elderly people come also breaks my heart 1150 02:02:36,838 --> 02:02:38,582 but it makes me wonder what happened 1151 02:02:38,582 --> 02:02:40,872 to Daniel Mmaxwell during the traffic stop 1152 02:02:40,872 --> 02:02:44,560 because there were no cameras there to catch that. 1153 02:02:44,560 --> 02:02:46,712 We've been requesting the release of the video which 1154 02:02:46,712 --> 02:02:49,458 we were told wouldn't be released because it's still 1155 02:02:49,458 --> 02:02:50,488 under investigation. 1156 02:02:50,488 --> 02:02:55,912 So, in that I'm asking for it to be released because we know what 1157 02:02:55,912 --> 02:02:57,772 happened to Tyrene Nichols gum I don't 1158 02:02:57,772 --> 02:03:00,654 think I need to remind you while I was here for that you all 1159 02:03:00,654 --> 02:03:02,186 were here for that. 1160 02:03:02,186 --> 02:03:04,332 I just want to know why we continue 1161 02:03:04,332 --> 02:03:08,772 to allow CJ Davis to oversee this police force if she 1162 02:03:08,772 --> 02:03:12,272 is already set out her face that they have a culture problem. 1163 02:03:12,272 --> 02:03:16,112 When she was reappointed as police chief all of you 1164 02:03:16,112 --> 02:03:18,392 voted unanimously to keep her even 1165 02:03:18,392 --> 02:03:21,340 though you guys knew yourself that she was a problem. 1166 02:03:21,340 --> 02:03:24,622 She continues to be a problem kind of three years 1167 02:03:24,622 --> 02:03:27,572 and we're still up here begging you guys to look into MPD 1168 02:03:27,572 --> 02:03:29,842 to hold the mayor accountable, it's 1169 02:03:29,842 --> 02:03:34,762 not fair to people who are at exercising their First Amendment 1170 02:03:34,762 --> 02:03:38,528 rights to be violently attacked for simply doing what they're 1171 02:03:38,528 --> 02:03:39,294 allowed to do. 1172 02:03:39,294 --> 02:03:43,000 It was uncalled for it was aggressive it was violent, 1173 02:03:43,000 --> 02:03:45,144 it was embarrassing it was harmful, 1174 02:03:45,144 --> 02:03:48,198 again I need to remind you guys that the were children 1175 02:03:48,198 --> 02:03:51,448 out there that had to witness this who will now believe 1176 02:03:51,448 --> 02:03:56,320 that MPD is violent and I've been in contact with 1177 02:03:56,320 --> 02:04:00,332 and they're also wondering what happened to him 1178 02:04:00,332 --> 02:04:02,452 during the traffic stop that caused 1179 02:04:02,452 --> 02:04:04,512 him to have to defend himself it's not fair 1180 02:04:04,512 --> 02:04:06,512 that we have to come up here and beg this body 1181 02:04:06,512 --> 02:04:09,800 all the time to prevent police violence it is not 1182 02:04:09,800 --> 02:04:12,797 our responsibility to keep tabs on them 1183 02:04:12,797 --> 02:04:15,712 and find out who they are because CJ Davis aren't doing 1184 02:04:15,712 --> 02:04:17,712 their jobs. 1185 02:04:25,364 --> 02:04:27,364 >> Christine Fox. 1186 02:04:45,160 --> 02:04:47,577 >> Christine Fox I'm here today to speak about the Memphis 1187 02:04:47,577 --> 02:04:51,320 Police Department use of unnecessary and excessive force 1188 02:04:51,320 --> 02:04:55,142 at the end of the no Kings March and there's young refusal 1189 02:04:55,142 --> 02:04:59,532 to take meaningful steps to hold officers involved accountable. 1190 02:04:59,532 --> 02:05:02,849 That was doing my best when I was 1191 02:05:02,849 --> 02:05:08,472 in Texas attending to peaceful no Kings events while they 1192 02:05:08,472 --> 02:05:11,238 watched what was happening here through a friend's social media 1193 02:05:11,238 --> 02:05:14,536 sharing it in real time with people around me 1194 02:05:14,536 --> 02:05:18,565 they were shocked and horrified from what 1195 02:05:18,565 --> 02:05:23,358 we saw were police officers tagging spraying people 1196 02:05:23,358 --> 02:05:27,858 in the face and close range with pepper spray on a brutalizing 1197 02:05:27,858 --> 02:05:31,458 citizens and exercising their constitutional rights. 1198 02:05:31,792 --> 02:05:35,380 What happened is not an isolated incident 1199 02:05:35,380 --> 02:05:38,405 it is part of a documented pattern 1200 02:05:38,405 --> 02:05:41,405 of unconstitutional policing in Memphis. 1201 02:05:41,849 --> 02:05:44,292 If I had been here I would have been 1202 02:05:44,292 --> 02:05:46,925 serving as a safety Marshal I would 1203 02:05:46,925 --> 02:05:52,152 put on my orange vest locked arms with others 1204 02:05:52,152 --> 02:05:57,920 and I would have been the target for the same violence inflicted 1205 02:05:57,920 --> 02:05:58,712 on my friends. 1206 02:05:58,712 --> 02:06:01,249 My mother was watching with me she 1207 02:06:01,249 --> 02:06:04,438 knows what I do and she knows that next time it 1208 02:06:04,438 --> 02:06:07,472 could be me thrown to the ground pepper sprayed 1209 02:06:07,472 --> 02:06:10,912 brutalized by the very people sworn to protect us. 1210 02:06:10,912 --> 02:06:14,832 She does not want to see her daughter harmed yet 1211 02:06:14,832 --> 02:06:17,158 she knows that what I do come home 1212 02:06:17,158 --> 02:06:20,642 you're doing one way to stand when we 1213 02:06:20,642 --> 02:06:23,352 and speak out and stand against unchecked 1214 02:06:23,352 --> 02:06:28,285 authority is absolutely critical and necessary in this moment. 1215 02:06:28,285 --> 02:06:34,292 What are you going to do about what Marion Coleman City 1216 02:06:34,292 --> 02:06:39,920 Council of making statements is not enough silence 1217 02:06:41,462 --> 02:06:46,632 is not it a message that this behavior is 1218 02:06:46,632 --> 02:06:50,832 acceptable Memphis deserves better we deserve better. 1219 02:06:51,232 --> 02:06:53,232 Thank you. 1220 02:06:59,462 --> 02:07:01,462 >> Alexa Pouncey . 1221 02:07:05,888 --> 02:07:09,632 After miss Pouncey will have Jessica Miller. 1222 02:07:09,632 --> 02:07:15,632 >> I Melissa Palacios last year about their police violence here 1223 02:07:18,512 --> 02:07:24,572 in Memphis we really do have a lack of transparency with 1224 02:07:24,572 --> 02:07:29,178 the police department and also citizens and we're really over 1225 02:07:29,178 --> 02:07:29,678 it. 1226 02:07:29,678 --> 02:07:32,498 And we're asking you guys to do your jobs 1227 02:07:32,498 --> 02:07:38,498 and give us the transparency and accountability from CJ Davis 1228 02:07:38,752 --> 02:07:43,762 and Mary Young for us as the citizens of Memphis. 1229 02:07:43,762 --> 02:07:46,162 That's all to say. 1230 02:07:47,712 --> 02:07:50,712 Thank you miss Allison Miller. 1231 02:07:53,472 --> 02:07:56,472 Alice Miller here 38 Walker Avenue 1232 02:07:58,317 --> 02:08:03,192 I gotta be a witness at this and this was the third case that 1233 02:08:03,192 --> 02:08:05,798 happened nationally and all over the nation 1234 02:08:05,798 --> 02:08:10,704 come up millions come as increased it every different 1235 02:08:10,704 --> 02:08:12,704 no kings activity. 1236 02:08:13,112 --> 02:08:18,488 It is exponentially standing up against the wannabe dictator 1237 02:08:18,488 --> 02:08:20,518 that is what going on. 1238 02:08:20,518 --> 02:08:24,292 Memphis was one of the only places that 1239 02:08:24,292 --> 02:08:29,632 had violent action taken against people following their First 1240 02:08:29,632 --> 02:08:31,778 Amendment rights it was despicable. 1241 02:08:31,778 --> 02:08:34,832 People were clearing the road at the end 1242 02:08:34,832 --> 02:08:37,505 of the thing no warnings were given as I've seen it 1243 02:08:37,505 --> 02:08:40,672 many other protests coming none were given 1244 02:08:40,672 --> 02:08:46,720 a were made women were tackled stand there comment 1245 02:08:48,372 --> 02:08:51,972 last coming around were the elderly 1246 02:08:52,292 --> 02:08:56,412 and those who had to walk slower come just 1247 02:08:56,412 --> 02:08:58,618 got rid of her crutches and she was 1248 02:08:58,618 --> 02:09:02,315 tackled to the ground kind of fortunately JB Smiley fought 1249 02:09:02,315 --> 02:09:06,536 to have her release but it was ridiculous that she was tackling 1250 02:09:06,536 --> 02:09:11,152 and she was saying I'm disabled and another woman friend of mine 1251 02:09:11,152 --> 02:09:15,108 was watching and just absolutely in shock with what 1252 02:09:15,108 --> 02:09:16,352 was happening to people. 1253 02:09:16,352 --> 02:09:20,672 We're all coming back to be witness to this we had 1254 02:09:20,672 --> 02:09:24,392 our cameras and she also was tackled and strong armed 1255 02:09:24,392 --> 02:09:30,612 and pushed down she had to be coming so the violence that went 1256 02:09:30,612 --> 02:09:33,732 on of Springer in the face of that person was wearing 1257 02:09:33,732 --> 02:09:39,568 a vigilante signal coming on him as a police officer these kinds 1258 02:09:39,568 --> 02:09:43,329 of things happening and it happened to be on the same day 1259 02:09:43,329 --> 02:09:49,792 March 28th that the same thing had happened with my making down 1260 02:09:49,792 --> 02:09:54,752 the same street that's when we lost that young 18 year old 1261 02:09:54,752 --> 02:09:57,136 Larry Pinkham it could have happened again. 1262 02:09:57,136 --> 02:09:59,524 He could have easily happened again 1263 02:09:59,524 --> 02:10:02,639 and it will happen unless you all take these actions 1264 02:10:02,639 --> 02:10:05,525 and with the demands made were reasonable follow 1265 02:10:05,525 --> 02:10:09,576 those demands by the citizen and please have a backbone. 1266 02:10:09,576 --> 02:10:11,576 Thank you. 1267 02:10:15,768 --> 02:10:17,768 >> Jessica Miller. 1268 02:10:22,832 --> 02:10:27,472 My name is Jessica Miller I'm one of the organizers that 1269 02:10:27,472 --> 02:10:31,304 helped organize the No Kings protest I'm here 1270 02:10:31,304 --> 02:10:36,862 to speak because I was part of the coalition of 27 1271 02:10:36,862 --> 02:10:39,289 organizations that sent a letter to this body 1272 02:10:39,289 --> 02:10:42,712 and who the mayor is as well we have still not gotten 1273 02:10:42,712 --> 02:10:46,285 a response on that letter just wondering 1274 02:10:46,285 --> 02:10:48,482 where the accountability is at. 1275 02:10:48,482 --> 02:10:50,840 Because the only thing that was responded to 1276 02:10:50,840 --> 02:10:54,440 was from this city body talking about the paperwork 1277 02:10:54,440 --> 02:10:58,165 that was filed by myself for this event. 1278 02:10:58,165 --> 02:11:00,752 I filed the paperwork and there could 1279 02:11:00,752 --> 02:11:04,576 have been mistakes made but in PD then illegally leaked 1280 02:11:04,576 --> 02:11:10,576 my information unredacted to NPA and posted it on Facebook 1281 02:11:11,460 --> 02:11:14,000 so I have white nationalists sending me 1282 02:11:14,000 --> 02:11:17,898 threats to my children at my home at this point. 1283 02:11:17,898 --> 02:11:21,775 Do you all even know what the kindred Consent decree 1284 02:11:21,775 --> 02:11:26,129 is can you make because that is a completely against it 1285 02:11:26,129 --> 02:11:29,958 and I should be scared to file a permit for people 1286 02:11:29,958 --> 02:11:32,205 to have First Amendment rights because I 1287 02:11:32,205 --> 02:11:33,902 might be put in danger. 1288 02:11:33,902 --> 02:11:38,443 I just don't understand with my time left I just 1289 02:11:38,443 --> 02:11:41,562 want to ask when we write letters come in multiple letters 1290 02:11:41,562 --> 02:11:44,788 that go unanswered when we come to state of the city meetings 1291 02:11:44,788 --> 02:11:47,352 we're told that we're too loud and it's inappropriate, 1292 02:11:47,352 --> 02:11:51,212 when we write emails they ignored coming when you showed 1293 02:11:51,212 --> 02:11:54,345 up to city council meetings some council members 1294 02:11:54,345 --> 02:11:56,785 don't want to speak it out. 1295 02:11:56,785 --> 02:11:59,272 The same ones that got banned from the meetings 1296 02:11:59,272 --> 02:12:01,320 before they were elected. 1297 02:12:01,320 --> 02:12:03,232 When we marched in the streets we 1298 02:12:03,232 --> 02:12:05,920 should have filed better paperwork so 1299 02:12:05,920 --> 02:12:08,552 when something happens because people feel like they're not 1300 02:12:08,552 --> 02:12:11,632 being heard and they're bleeding out in front of you 1301 02:12:11,632 --> 02:12:14,736 and something else happens come on what are we going to do then 1302 02:12:14,736 --> 02:12:17,483 can you make because people have got to be heard in this city 1303 02:12:17,483 --> 02:12:22,283 for any kind of change to be made. 1304 02:12:26,960 --> 02:12:28,496 >> Thank you Miss Miller. 1305 02:12:32,183 --> 02:12:34,183 Marceliano. 1306 02:12:43,359 --> 02:12:46,959 >> What did you say Kyantech --? 1307 02:12:50,152 --> 02:12:56,680 >> My name is Leona Venezia I work as a public health official 1308 02:12:56,680 --> 02:12:59,644 and Shelby County I have the pleasure to be able to speak 1309 02:12:59,644 --> 02:13:02,632 to parents and children throughout the city to increase 1310 02:13:02,632 --> 02:13:07,624 their health literacy come in I am now hearing parents tell me 1311 02:13:07,624 --> 02:13:10,912 that they are afraid to let their children leave the house 1312 02:13:10,912 --> 02:13:15,848 unsupervised they are not sure what to tell their children 1313 02:13:15,848 --> 02:13:18,652 of what to do if something should happen while 1314 02:13:18,652 --> 02:13:24,544 they're outside because having seen the footage of it violent 1315 02:13:24,544 --> 02:13:29,568 response to peaceful protests they no longer trust the police 1316 02:13:29,568 --> 02:13:32,925 to respond in an appropriate manner when it comes 1317 02:13:32,925 --> 02:13:33,945 to their children. 1318 02:13:33,945 --> 02:13:38,320 And so I really am hearing this and feeling 1319 02:13:38,320 --> 02:13:41,494 very concerned for the people that I serve. 1320 02:13:41,494 --> 02:13:44,760 And I want the city government to know 1321 02:13:44,760 --> 02:13:47,298 that their response to this matter is. 1322 02:13:47,298 --> 02:13:50,360 We are watching to see how you will respond 1323 02:13:50,360 --> 02:13:52,638 come on we've made our demands known 1324 02:13:52,638 --> 02:13:55,400 and we need to see accountability. 1325 02:13:55,400 --> 02:13:58,405 If this administration is as concerned 1326 02:13:58,405 --> 02:14:01,765 as it claims to be when it comes to addressing crime 1327 02:14:01,765 --> 02:14:05,140 in the city of Memphis we need to be 1328 02:14:05,140 --> 02:14:09,845 able to trust law enforcement to handle situations appropriately. 1329 02:14:09,845 --> 02:14:13,852 If we cannot trust law enforcement there's absolutely 1330 02:14:13,852 --> 02:14:18,520 no way in crime in this city. 1331 02:14:18,792 --> 02:14:23,592 Again I must say please respond prioritize this 1332 02:14:26,980 --> 02:14:32,980 as it needs to be prioritized come and thank you. 1333 02:14:41,494 --> 02:14:47,494 >> Sean Pearson 38109 it has been three weeks since I heard 1334 02:15:04,240 --> 02:15:07,420 the scream still echo in my dreams. 1335 02:15:07,420 --> 02:15:12,318 A peaceful protest was full of love and spirit 1336 02:15:12,318 --> 02:15:16,518 and it was a full unmedicated hormone 1337 02:15:17,492 --> 02:15:22,892 the police department Marshall the elderly and children who 1338 02:15:22,992 --> 02:15:29,370 marched at a slower pace were attacked it is not a crime 1339 02:15:29,370 --> 02:15:32,552 to march for freedom for lack of procedure justice 1340 02:15:32,552 --> 02:15:36,424 is by mothers and fathers were tackled to the ground 1341 02:15:36,424 --> 02:15:39,880 and arrested Cavalier terrorized because there 1342 02:15:39,880 --> 02:15:43,536 is a poor leadership that believes protesting is a right. 1343 02:15:43,536 --> 02:15:45,737 Several police officers committed 1344 02:15:45,737 --> 02:15:48,392 acts of violence grabbing ambushing 1345 02:15:48,392 --> 02:15:52,803 countless toxic chemicals in our faces in our lungs 1346 02:15:52,803 --> 02:15:55,520 this is violence against the humanity 1347 02:15:55,520 --> 02:15:58,850 and the dignity of the people of Memphis. 1348 02:15:58,850 --> 02:16:00,725 My own brother the representative 1349 02:16:00,725 --> 02:16:05,525 of Tennessee District 87 was shoved pushed and assaulted. 1350 02:16:06,792 --> 02:16:11,592 Instead of building a platform we need leadership 1351 02:16:12,645 --> 02:16:16,538 that prioritizes people and also Memphis Police Department 1352 02:16:16,538 --> 02:16:18,816 accountable let's talk about facts 1353 02:16:18,816 --> 02:16:22,492 not fear we're standing in our First Amendment right 1354 02:16:22,492 --> 02:16:26,872 and we realizing where is this energy for Elon Musk when he was 1355 02:16:26,872 --> 02:16:30,840 breaking the law for you we got it incompetent judge 1356 02:16:30,840 --> 02:16:33,392 well instead he got a cheerleader. 1357 02:16:33,392 --> 02:16:36,850 We demand that the officers are relieved of duty 1358 02:16:36,850 --> 02:16:39,912 and all footage is released and we get a clear timeline 1359 02:16:39,912 --> 02:16:40,885 of accountability. 1360 02:16:40,885 --> 02:16:44,485 Marching and protesting is not wrong 1361 02:16:45,992 --> 02:16:50,472 as a part of our right to march against oppressive 1362 02:16:50,472 --> 02:16:55,272 regimes even if that regime is led by your city's leadership. 1363 02:16:55,272 --> 02:16:57,265 It is not a crime to march for justice. 1364 02:16:57,265 --> 02:17:00,291 And we will not be intimidated for doing 1365 02:17:00,291 --> 02:17:03,802 so as we know that the unconstitutional policing 1366 02:17:03,802 --> 02:17:11,941 of the police department it has to end and it has to end now. 1367 02:17:11,941 --> 02:17:13,191 >> Thank you Shirley Anderson. 1368 02:17:13,191 --> 02:17:15,191 Shirley Anderson. 1369 02:17:20,720 --> 02:17:24,872 All right after Shirley Anderson is Richard Massey. 1370 02:17:48,871 --> 02:17:55,471 Are you ready? >> Yes Ma'am 62,000 views on my post I took 1371 02:18:04,111 --> 02:18:07,760 all his and they called me everything except for child 1372 02:18:07,760 --> 02:18:09,760 of God. 1373 02:18:10,871 --> 02:18:18,392 I was hit by the claim black man from a black woman with the n 1374 02:18:18,392 --> 02:18:22,352 a double CP that asked him to check on Mr. Maxwell 1375 02:18:22,352 --> 02:18:27,885 because we know how tiring late in that hospital bed 1376 02:18:27,885 --> 02:18:31,195 and all the evidence against him that they were coming up 1377 02:18:31,195 --> 02:18:34,191 with if he's a correct coming he's on drugs, 1378 02:18:34,191 --> 02:18:36,352 he wasn't on shit. 1379 02:18:36,352 --> 02:18:38,752 Where is Mr. Maxwell? 1380 02:18:40,752 --> 02:18:45,242 He was depending on me he doesn't live in Memphis 1381 02:18:45,242 --> 02:18:48,945 they live in New Orleans they were washed here by the storm 1382 02:18:48,945 --> 02:18:52,472 you and they got them again. 1383 02:18:52,472 --> 02:19:00,272 They got the baby again got her on the job that don't nobody 1384 02:19:02,520 --> 02:19:02,552 want. 1385 02:19:02,552 --> 02:19:09,189 He wanted that job to work at 9:00 can you got a cop to all 1386 02:19:09,189 --> 02:19:11,694 you gotta do is look at my page. 1387 02:19:11,694 --> 02:19:18,294 I have every complaint that that police officer had on him. 1388 02:19:18,552 --> 02:19:21,552 67,000 views, don't play with me. 1389 02:19:24,585 --> 02:19:27,178 Because I wouldn't put up an effort 1390 02:19:27,178 --> 02:19:31,448 to find out what happened God damn it I need to know 1391 02:19:31,448 --> 02:19:33,848 is Mr. Maxwell alive? 1392 02:19:34,592 --> 02:19:36,580 That's what I want to know. 1393 02:19:36,580 --> 02:19:37,871 Is he dead? 1394 02:19:37,871 --> 02:19:40,271 Or is he alive? 1395 02:19:40,592 --> 02:19:43,592 Somebody gotta tell me. (Indistinct) 1396 02:19:53,792 --> 02:20:00,306 and I want to know is my son alive or is he dead 1397 02:20:00,306 --> 02:20:03,906 for human did they kill him? 1398 02:20:09,632 --> 02:20:16,832 Why do we have to ask? (Indistinct) God damn it I be 1399 02:20:27,938 --> 02:20:29,938 damned (Indistinct) . 1400 02:20:43,421 --> 02:20:46,421 We want to know 67,000 views. 1401 02:20:50,272 --> 02:20:52,672 >> Mrs. Massey thank you. 1402 02:20:54,752 --> 02:20:58,952 >> Is he alive kwamek is he alive? 1403 02:21:07,886 --> 02:21:09,886 >> Thank you. 1404 02:21:12,553 --> 02:21:17,953 >> Mr. MacY come on up. >> (Indistinct) >> Yes Ma'am thank 1405 02:21:37,106 --> 02:21:44,306 you so much for coming down? >> If you'll just state your name 1406 02:21:47,720 --> 02:21:52,272 and then you can proceed as Richard Mason three weeks ago 1407 02:21:52,272 --> 02:21:55,672 the committee members are missing the list of demands I 1408 02:21:55,672 --> 02:22:00,512 would hold these rogue officers accountable with Memphis Police 1409 02:22:00,512 --> 02:22:03,792 Department those demands include publicly identifying officers 1410 02:22:03,792 --> 02:22:07,280 and disclosing the procedure that led to this violence 1411 02:22:07,280 --> 02:22:10,592 and confirmation that all the footage from this incident has 1412 02:22:10,592 --> 02:22:12,592 been preserved. 1413 02:22:27,536 --> 02:22:30,832 >> Just give her a couple more seconds okay go ahead. 1414 02:22:30,832 --> 02:22:33,712 >> Okay so the members came through the body the list 1415 02:22:33,712 --> 02:22:36,392 of demands that established accountability within 1416 02:22:36,392 --> 02:22:38,712 the Memphis Police Department. 1417 02:22:38,712 --> 02:22:42,520 Those demands include disclosing the decision 1418 02:22:42,520 --> 02:22:45,372 that all the violence from this incident 1419 02:22:45,372 --> 02:22:47,532 has been preserved unclear timeline 1420 02:22:47,532 --> 02:22:50,864 for an independent investigation outside of MPD 1421 02:22:50,864 --> 02:22:53,560 and publicly identifying the officers involved 1422 02:22:53,560 --> 02:22:55,744 in the violence that unfolded. 1423 02:22:55,744 --> 02:23:01,744 58 years ago March 28th of 1968 Doctor Martin Luther King Jr 1424 02:23:02,412 --> 02:23:06,205 joined sanitation workers that boldly put it on the line 1425 02:23:06,205 --> 02:23:11,605 the courageous march took a violent turn (Indistinct) where 1426 02:23:12,966 --> 02:23:17,132 Memphis officers released canisters fast forward 58 years 1427 02:23:17,132 --> 02:23:20,720 later on the same day on the same street 1428 02:23:20,720 --> 02:23:23,672 the constitutionalize their right involving 8 million 1429 02:23:25,552 --> 02:23:30,272 Americans only to be met with police officers some of whom 1430 02:23:30,272 --> 02:23:35,720 bearing 3% badges which is an anti-immigrant anti organization 1431 02:23:36,245 --> 02:23:39,845 with weapons violations and terrorist plots. 1432 02:23:41,920 --> 02:23:45,992 The pepper spray terrorist marshals of Robert Archer's will 1433 02:23:45,992 --> 02:23:49,592 violently deterring protesters in attendance one 1434 02:23:50,280 --> 02:23:53,662 is Lucy channel is behind me. 1435 02:23:53,662 --> 02:23:57,296 She broke two bones in her leg after helping elders 1436 02:23:57,296 --> 02:24:02,696 during an ice storm when ice stormed our city. 1437 02:24:03,872 --> 02:24:07,992 That she would be violently detained by four plus officers 1438 02:24:07,992 --> 02:24:12,164 and intentionally contained before she even understood what 1439 02:24:12,164 --> 02:24:13,712 she was being arrested for. 1440 02:24:13,712 --> 02:24:18,152 These are the same practices that led to the MPD 1441 02:24:18,152 --> 02:24:22,272 being under an investigation I find it ironic and ignorant 1442 02:24:22,272 --> 02:24:27,912 that she had praise doctor King on the same date 1443 02:24:27,912 --> 02:24:31,624 in the same protest that there are no kings 1444 02:24:31,624 --> 02:24:33,432 but there is something you could do cancel 1445 02:24:33,432 --> 02:24:36,560 and that is making those demands read your emails 1446 02:24:36,560 --> 02:24:38,912 and meet the community where they are. 1447 02:24:38,912 --> 02:24:40,912 Thank you. 1448 02:24:49,462 --> 02:24:51,462 >> David Ray 1449 02:25:05,652 --> 02:25:11,520 >> Number 3017 Fahmym I'm sorry I didn't get your name 1450 02:25:18,943 --> 02:25:21,260 >> First article of our Constitution says verbatim 1451 02:25:21,260 --> 02:25:25,456 the right of the people peaceably to assemble 1452 02:25:25,456 --> 02:25:31,420 and to petition the government for a redress of grievances, 1453 02:25:31,420 --> 02:25:36,500 noahh believe in our Constitution there are a lot 1454 02:25:36,500 --> 02:25:40,688 of issues in this country a lot of difficult things that need 1455 02:25:40,688 --> 02:25:43,856 fixed and they've been going back hundreds and hundreds 1456 02:25:43,856 --> 02:25:50,800 of years, the Constitution says some good things and this is one 1457 02:25:50,800 --> 02:25:50,814 of them. 1458 02:25:50,814 --> 02:25:59,214 I believe in it so I volunteer without pay come on my own time 1459 02:25:59,372 --> 02:26:05,372 to protect the people that assemble to let their government 1460 02:26:05,664 --> 02:26:11,664 become a city, whatever their grievances , that is our right. 1461 02:26:16,472 --> 02:26:21,200 So that no King three happens and I'm 1462 02:26:21,200 --> 02:26:26,872 one of the folks that I got my vest on now I'm 1463 02:26:26,872 --> 02:26:29,812 trying to protect the people knowing that there are dangers 1464 02:26:29,812 --> 02:26:34,538 out there and they might be people in cars trying 1465 02:26:34,538 --> 02:26:38,450 to hit them they might be counter-protesters they 1466 02:26:38,450 --> 02:26:41,720 might be somebody on the roof with a gun they 1467 02:26:41,720 --> 02:26:43,472 might be police officers. 1468 02:26:45,312 --> 02:26:49,952 That's who attacked us that day coming up from the front, 1469 02:26:49,952 --> 02:26:52,904 but from behind we didn't see him 1470 02:26:52,904 --> 02:26:55,832 while we were doing everything we were asked to do 1471 02:26:55,832 --> 02:26:58,632 and us marshals were just trying to slow things 1472 02:26:58,632 --> 02:27:02,722 down so that those people who were in the back of the march 1473 02:27:02,722 --> 02:27:04,946 could get to a place of safety. 1474 02:27:04,946 --> 02:27:09,872 I was thrown down tackled from behind and tossed in a police 1475 02:27:09,872 --> 02:27:16,472 cruiser , and checked out by an EMT and driven to 201 poplar 1476 02:27:20,565 --> 02:27:25,160 and spent about 27 hours in there, that was difficult, okay? 1477 02:27:25,160 --> 02:27:28,374 But look at me I'm a six foot four white guy. 1478 02:27:28,374 --> 02:27:32,416 It's going to be difficult to do too much to make. 1479 02:27:32,416 --> 02:27:37,272 There are plenty of other people that would be much much easier 1480 02:27:37,272 --> 02:27:42,885 to hurt to suppress, so I do the difficult thing and I use 1481 02:27:42,885 --> 02:27:48,885 my voice and my skin, I'm looking at you all , 1482 02:27:51,672 --> 02:27:54,112 there are a lot of difficult things that we need to do 1483 02:27:54,112 --> 02:28:00,494 together and that's the only way we're going to make it out 1484 02:28:00,494 --> 02:28:01,252 of this. 1485 02:28:01,252 --> 02:28:06,342 I've seen a lot of easy things happen in the city council over 1486 02:28:06,342 --> 02:28:12,942 this past year , I've seen a lot of difficult things not 1487 02:28:14,920 --> 02:28:18,912 happening here Maguire we make it easy for these billionaires 1488 02:28:18,912 --> 02:28:22,877 like Elon Musk to come in here and build what they want come 1489 02:28:22,877 --> 02:28:27,106 on why are we making it easy for our mayor to ignore us, 1490 02:28:27,106 --> 02:28:30,592 for all of our elected officials to ignore us. 1491 02:28:30,592 --> 02:28:35,992 We the people are getting real tired of it. 1492 02:28:36,192 --> 02:28:40,532 And we need all of y'all no matter what color you got 1493 02:28:40,532 --> 02:28:45,525 on your skin to work with us because you all are people too. 1494 02:28:45,525 --> 02:28:52,725 We elected y'all come in we can vote for somebody >> Thank you 1495 02:28:58,715 --> 02:29:00,472 Councilwoman green you are recognized. 1496 02:29:00,472 --> 02:29:05,872 >> I'm gonna wait till all the comments are done. 1497 02:29:07,893 --> 02:29:08,810 >> Okay, Brandi price. 1498 02:29:08,810 --> 02:29:10,810 You are recognized. 1499 02:29:22,592 --> 02:29:24,992 Brandi price Emily Pearson. 1500 02:29:43,262 --> 02:29:46,409 >> My name is Brandi Price I have come to tell you that 1501 02:29:46,409 --> 02:29:50,520 the people of Memphis are living in fear from it average everyday 1502 02:29:50,520 --> 02:29:53,632 people are afraid to come and out of crime, 1503 02:29:53,632 --> 02:29:57,112 one of those people in the back the police officer says is 1504 02:29:57,112 --> 02:29:57,878 the truth. 1505 02:29:57,878 --> 02:30:03,500 I am one of the protestors of no kings 1506 02:30:03,500 --> 02:30:07,201 and I do activism around the city I try to help my city 1507 02:30:07,201 --> 02:30:09,786 and my community with every time I can 1508 02:30:09,786 --> 02:30:12,176 and every time I'm out my mother says 1509 02:30:12,176 --> 02:30:13,862 please don't let them get you. 1510 02:30:13,862 --> 02:30:17,192 There's only one thing on my mom's mind 1511 02:30:17,192 --> 02:30:21,605 it's don't let them get you grandma don't stand out too much 1512 02:30:21,605 --> 02:30:23,934 Mama don't let anything happen to my baby. 1513 02:30:23,934 --> 02:30:26,814 And it's like a lot of babies go missing in this city 1514 02:30:26,814 --> 02:30:30,336 and a lot of people get hurt and just because they come 1515 02:30:30,336 --> 02:30:33,280 across law enforcement on whatever bad day they're 1516 02:30:33,280 --> 02:30:36,648 going through I'm in reality is that if you always really 1517 02:30:36,648 --> 02:30:40,872 so concerned about crime you would address it in your policy. 1518 02:30:40,872 --> 02:30:45,000 Your policy dictates the living economics of the everyday people 1519 02:30:45,000 --> 02:30:47,552 we have to live with the choices that you make 1520 02:30:47,552 --> 02:30:50,952 and essentially instead of your fighting poverty 1521 02:30:50,952 --> 02:30:53,450 coming you're fighting the people that you depend 1522 02:30:53,450 --> 02:30:55,862 on for your taxes you have all these flock cameras that 1523 02:30:55,862 --> 02:31:00,272 take everyone's information and sell and trade it and make money 1524 02:31:00,272 --> 02:31:03,872 off of it meanwhile people are every day starving 1525 02:31:03,872 --> 02:31:05,928 and you're like what's up with crime 1526 02:31:05,928 --> 02:31:10,128 come be hungry that's what's going on. 1527 02:31:10,442 --> 02:31:13,732 We're starving and we put out. 1528 02:31:13,732 --> 02:31:17,445 What happened at no Kings as miss Christina 1529 02:31:17,445 --> 02:31:21,769 said it is a pattern of practice that is what you all do 1530 02:31:21,769 --> 02:31:24,618 I was a victim of it as well. 1531 02:31:24,618 --> 02:31:30,180 A few years back where officers literally used force 1532 02:31:30,720 --> 02:31:35,472 and we inactive constitutional rights of free speech literally 1533 02:31:36,712 --> 02:31:39,882 legal for putting chokeholds with strictly 1534 02:31:39,882 --> 02:31:43,368 prohibited in your policy and nothing 1535 02:31:43,368 --> 02:31:46,842 had been done they left the Academy left 1536 02:31:46,842 --> 02:31:48,685 the department with honors coming 1537 02:31:48,685 --> 02:31:51,504 so I got this comment telling people how they want 1538 02:31:51,504 --> 02:31:54,400 their information if there's any information they're missing 1539 02:31:54,400 --> 02:31:56,392 from you I would say see you all in court 1540 02:31:56,392 --> 02:32:00,592 for my that's how I got this. 1541 02:32:01,320 --> 02:32:06,432 To discover a motion to appeal there you go. 1542 02:32:07,632 --> 02:32:11,720 >> Y'all want to look at this guy and then go ahead and pass 1543 02:32:11,720 --> 02:32:12,968 this on up. 1544 02:32:12,968 --> 02:32:14,968 Lethal force. 1545 02:32:16,872 --> 02:32:18,408 >> Thank you. 1546 02:32:18,408 --> 02:32:20,408 Doctor Pearson 1547 02:32:35,766 --> 02:32:41,766 >> Okay , several people came up and they were presented Jane 1548 02:32:45,944 --> 02:32:49,212 Pearson he was there with all the other protesters 1549 02:32:49,212 --> 02:32:55,525 in the activists and it broke my heart I don't see how the people 1550 02:32:55,525 --> 02:33:00,378 are using their First Amendment right who are fighting to be 1551 02:33:00,378 --> 02:33:05,264 heard and fighting for what's right would become the enemy's. 1552 02:33:05,264 --> 02:33:11,272 I don't understand grammar and then the silence of CJ Davis 1553 02:33:11,272 --> 02:33:13,672 and Paul Yung is . 1554 02:33:21,800 --> 02:33:24,292 You're trying to decide what's wrong instead of calling 1555 02:33:24,292 --> 02:33:26,832 about call a spade a spade. 1556 02:33:26,832 --> 02:33:31,720 We have family or police we have loved ones and friends it isn't 1557 02:33:31,720 --> 02:33:35,669 all the police but the ones that are bad take care of them 1558 02:33:35,669 --> 02:33:37,994 can take care of it. 1559 02:33:37,994 --> 02:33:43,394 And I think it is a courageous and appalling 1560 02:33:43,552 --> 02:33:48,305 I didn't hear a lot of people speak up or speak out. 1561 02:33:48,305 --> 02:33:50,125 Both positions entitled. 1562 02:33:50,125 --> 02:33:52,525 Are represent their constituents. 1563 02:33:53,832 --> 02:33:55,832 You stayed silent. 1564 02:33:56,392 --> 02:34:00,592 Commissioners, said Councilman, everybody mayor in nothing 1565 02:34:04,820 --> 02:34:06,482 has punkish and cowardly. 1566 02:34:06,584 --> 02:34:08,984 Speak up for your. 1567 02:34:09,272 --> 02:34:11,920 They didn't do nothing wrong come on their not 1568 02:34:11,920 --> 02:34:13,920 committing any crime. 1569 02:34:16,712 --> 02:34:21,512 I punishment accountability they need to be fired 1570 02:34:22,430 --> 02:34:26,243 or their pensions taken there is always 1571 02:34:26,792 --> 02:34:31,400 this they're on live with pay that's a vacation. 1572 02:34:31,400 --> 02:34:38,000 Leave with pay is a vacation payment they literally come on 1573 02:34:38,752 --> 02:34:43,552 they push, baby listen let me tell you 1574 02:34:44,192 --> 02:34:48,620 you can't stop the crime when you want 1575 02:34:48,620 --> 02:34:52,203 to push the people aren't doing anything wrong their jobs taken 1576 02:34:52,203 --> 02:34:56,272 and I want to see them lined up, why do they 1577 02:34:56,272 --> 02:35:01,458 keep being inconspicuous can who are they line them up and say 1578 02:35:01,458 --> 02:35:04,525 who did wrong and we're going to go the extra training we lost 1579 02:35:04,525 --> 02:35:08,805 our jobs but we're gonna do this again something Kramer this 1580 02:35:08,805 --> 02:35:12,952 makes no sense my appear time and time again 1581 02:35:12,952 --> 02:35:16,198 like you all don't see us or as if we're doing nothing 1582 02:35:16,198 --> 02:35:19,518 but fighting for what is right. 1583 02:35:19,518 --> 02:35:20,768 Do what's right. 1584 02:35:20,768 --> 02:35:23,168 And hold them accountable.. 1585 02:35:33,320 --> 02:35:36,872 Thank you so much doctor Owens Pearson. 1586 02:35:36,872 --> 02:35:39,272 Representative Justin Pearson Fairfield? 1587 02:35:48,872 --> 02:35:50,872 Fairfield (Indistinct) 1588 02:36:06,997 --> 02:36:09,664 >> Representative Pearson Italy he tried to yield his time to me 1589 02:36:09,664 --> 02:36:15,640 if that's >> Thank you so much he's A3123 council 1590 02:36:16,346 --> 02:36:19,368 y'all probably know him here eggs I want to use a facility 1591 02:36:19,368 --> 02:36:23,112 that's been put on indefinite pause before I go into that I do 1592 02:36:23,112 --> 02:36:26,448 want to acknowledge the great group of folks that are here 1593 02:36:26,448 --> 02:36:32,272 today speaking, I was also at the protest but and this was 1594 02:36:32,272 --> 02:36:37,272 an unfortunate day all made this very clear this is a normal 1595 02:36:37,272 --> 02:36:41,712 practice PG PG is probably one of the biggest gangs I have ever