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Committee clarifies rule ambiguity on special-permit vote thresholds; removes solicitor ordinance from committee
Summary
Committee members questioned when two-thirds votes are required for zoning matters and asked the city solicitor to clarify. The committee also voted to remove an ordinance regarding the city solicitor (Article 4, section changes) from committee for placement or further processing.
Committee members discussed ambiguity in the council rules about when a two-thirds vote (8 of 11) is required for zoning ordinances, special permits and related matters. The discussion produced no change to the rules but the committee asked the city solicitor to review and provide guidance.
Council members cited Rule 12 and the rulebook’s asterisks and asked whether flex development or other items still require a two-thirds vote. Council President Sullivan, speaking as a member of the committee and an attorney, pointed committee…
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