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Committee of the Whole: votes on Iona University special permit, lead‑agency and a school/parks grant among actions
Summary
The committee adopted a negative declaration and a special‑permit resolution for Iona University’s lot merger, declared lead‑agency status for a pedestrian‑plaza code change and approved a $3 million environmental education grant application; several other agenda items were moved to the consent calendar.
The Committee of the Whole took a series of formal actions Wednesday evening. Highlights from the meeting’s recorded votes and procedural outcomes include the council adopting environmental and land‑use actions for Iona University, declaring lead agency on a pedestrian‑plaza code change, and approving a grant application for a parks‑linked environmental education program.
Votes at a glance
- Item 3 — Negative declaration (environmental review) for a proposed special permit concerning Iona University (merger of campus lots): adopted on a voice vote. Staff introduced the environmental review and council adopted the negative declaration.
- Item 4 — Resolution authorizing a…
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