The Mount Vernon City Council concluded its meeting by approving a range of ordinances and resolutions on consent and individual votes, and by confirming the appointment of a new deputy city clerk.

Council members voted in favor of an updated memorandum of understanding with the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative; a purchase of archive and social-media storage services from CivicPlus; an amendment and awards related to sewer-system cleaning and rehabilitation contracts; and an ordinance to authorize the condemnation and disposal of city-owned vehicles.

The council also approved an amendment to zoning code language to permit and regulate indoor amusement uses at certain sites, and granted approval for a new two-family detached residence and curb cut at 145 South Fulton Avenue after staff indicated Department of Public Works approval had been received.

On personnel, the council passed a resolution appointing Jordan Realano as deputy city clerk. During the roll call, several council members spoke in favor; Executive Director Debbie Burrell Butler of the Youth Bureau addressed the council in support, saying the bureau “produced amazing people because Jordan is there.” The resolution passed on roll call vote.

Some council members raised procedural concerns about add-ons to the agenda that were submitted with short notice. Councilmember Basso (finance) and others asked for a clearer process: add-ons should be approved by the committee chair (or subcommittee chair if unavailable), the council president should be informed and members should receive an email blast before the packet is finalized so members have time to review.

Council members also noted an abstention on a specific tax-correction refund: Councilwoman Gleason said she abstained on the Metro Green Realty refund item because she does business with that entity.

Ending: Council members closed the meeting with a moment of silence for Marion Archer and announced upcoming community events; several members urged communication improvements on add-ons and staff follow-up on items the public raised during the meeting.