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Council discusses moving clothing donation shed to Dewey Avenue recycling center
Summary
Mayor Michele Lee and councilmembers debated moving a clothing donation shed behind fencing at the Dewey Avenue recycling center; Attorney Wendy Quiroga raised legal and logistical considerations, and residents had earlier criticized appearance of a clothing bin.
Mayor Michele Lee introduced discussion of relocating the clothing donation shed to the Dewey Avenue recycling center, describing logistics for moving the structure and placement behind fencing. Councilwoman Hamlin said placing the shed inside the recycling center would be a positive consolidation of donations and that the Department of Public Works had been contacted about site appearance. Attorney Wendy Quiroga flagged legal and operational issues to be addressed before relocation. Councilwoman Mary Murdock and Councilman Nowell commented on making the shed a recycling item within the center and noted the process of moving the shed. Councilwoman Matos emphasized benefits of gathering donations at the recycling site.
The topic follows public comments earlier in the meeting from residents who thanked the council for moving a clothing bin inside fencing but said the area still appeared unsightly; a resident provided an image to officials. Minutes record that council asked DPW and staff to follow up on communications and logistics. No formal vote was recorded on the shed relocation in the minutes; the discussion was recorded under new business.
