Based on the context provided and the dialogue within the transcript, here is the formatted version with speaker names added. [0:28] Elliott Payne: Good morning, everyone, Elliott Payne, before we convene our meeting today, we have an honorary resolution recognizing tomorrow, pizza day. I'll invite Chowdhury and Ellison up to read the resolution along with any guests. [0:59] Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: (Indiscernible) All right, how's everyone doing. All right, and then, I think we have one more guest on their way but they'll jump in when they get here. So, and, so, yeah, so, this is honoring national pizza day in the city of Minneapolis. So, whereas national pizza day is celebrated on February 9th, each year recognizing the culinary delight enjoyed by millions across the nation. And... [1:46] Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Whereas pizza has been a staple of American cuisine, symbolizing community, diversity and culinary innovations and... [2:07] Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Whereas the City of Minneapolis is home to a vibrant array of pizza establishments each offering temptations of this beloved dish and can satisfy the pizza lovers among us. [2:23] Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Providing employment opportunities and supporting local suppliers and... Whereas these establishments offer community spirit by participating in local events, contributing to charitable causes and bringing people together through a shared love of pizza and whereas... [3:14] Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Whereas the diversity of pizza from classic Margherita to innovative local expressions the rich tapestry of Minneapolis and whereas national pizza day provides an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to explore and appreciate the variety of pizzas available in our city from local... Whereas Football Pizza in ward one, Mesa Pizza in ward 2, and Paradise Pizza who is ward location is hotly debated between residents in ward four and five. Bryn Mawr Pizza and Deli in ward 7 and just across the border from ward 8. [3:31] Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Galactic Pizza in ward 10. Fat Lorenzo’s in ward 11 and Parkway Pizza in ward 12 are among the many beloved spots in Minneapolis and. [3:47] Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Whereas we thank all the local business owners and workers in Minneapolis who bring pizzas to our tables, deliver them to our doors and build community through a slice with our loved ones, friends and neighbors. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Mayor and City Council do hereby declare February 9th, 2024, as Minneapolis Pizza Day in honor of National Pizza Day celebrating the cultural and culinary significance of pizza in our beloved community. (APPLAUSE) [4:37] Unidentified Speaker (Paradise Pizza): Good morning. I'm the owner of Paradise Pizza, in Minneapolis. I put in hours... (APPLAUSE) [4:56] Amy (Giaquinto's Pizza): My name is Amy and I'm with Giaquinto's Pizza and Pasta. My parents started in 1975 and 24 years ago, my sister and I bought it and have been running it since then. It's been a struggle over the last few years and we're excited to still be investing in our community. [5:21] Amy (Giaquinto's Pizza): And what we ask of all of you is your continued support. We need that more now than ever in order for us to be able to celebrate this day next year. [5:21] Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Absolutely. And... (APPLAUSE). I just wanted to close off by quoting Jane Jacobs who is an advocate for mindful development of cities and author of The Death and Life of Great American Cities. Her quote is "a sense of place is built up in the end from the many little things, too. Some so small people take them for granted and yet without them, it takes a flavor out of our city" and so, we thank our local businesses and our pizzerias for bringing so much flavor and impact to our neighborhoods and communities, so, thank you so much for being here. (APPLAUSE) [7:22] Elliott Payne: Okay, with that, I'm happy to welcome folks to our meeting today. Both those here with us in the chambers and those monitoring remotely, I'm Elliott Payne and I have the privilege of serving as the president of the Minneapolis City Council, it's my pleasure to call this regular meeting of council to order and ask for the roll call. [7:45] Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Jenkins? Council Member Andrea Jenkins: Present. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Palmisano? Council Member Linea Palmisano: Present. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Rainville? Council Member Michael Rainville: Present. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chavez? [8:03] Council Member Jason Chavez: Here. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Ellison? Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Here. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Vice-president Chughtai? Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Present. [8:03] Casey Carl (City Clerk): Let the record reflect that we have a quorum. [8:24] Elliott Payne: Colleagues, the agenda for today's meeting is before us, are there any amendments to the agenda? Not seeing any. I think it would be wise for us to move our unfinished business to the top of the agenda and complete our action on that matter then take a short recess of 15 minutes and return to complete the rest of our business. If there's no objection with that course of action, I would entertain a motion to adopt the agenda. [8:50] Council Member Andrea Jenkins: So moved. Council Member Jason Chavez: Second. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Jenkins? Council Member Andrea Jenkins: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Palmisano? Council Member Linea Palmisano: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chowdhury? Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chavez? Council Member Jason Chavez: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Vetaw? [9:06] Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Koski? Council Member Emily Koski: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Vice-president Chughtai? Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Aye. [9:06] Casey Carl (City Clerk): That carries. [9:26] Elliott Payne: The next item is the acceptance of regular meeting minutes on January 25th, I accept a motion to approve that. Council Member Jason Chavez: Moved. Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Second. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Cashman? Council Member Katie Cashman: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chavez? Council Member Jason Chavez: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Vetaw? Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Ellison? [9:43] Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Vice-president Chughtai? Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): There are 13 ayes. [9:43] Elliott Payne: May I have that motion, please. Council Member Jason Chavez: So moved. Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Second. [10:00] Elliott Payne: Call the roll. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Jenkins? Council Member Andrea Jenkins: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Palmisano? Council Member Linea Palmisano: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chavez? Council Member Jason Chavez: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Vetaw? Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Ellison? Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Vice-president Chughtai? [10:17] Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): President Payne? Elliott Payne: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): You have 13 ayes. [10:17] Elliott Payne: Our first order of business is to take up unfinished business which is the meeting related to support for a permanent cease fire in support of people in the Middle East. The terms in reconsidering the veto of that consideration. [10:40] Casey Carl (City Clerk): Mr. President, as you indicated, this item is the automatic reconsideration of resolution number 2024 R-014 which is a resolution expressing support for a permanent cease fire as well as the stopping of permanent life in the Middle East. That resolution constitutes an official act and therefore is subject to the consideration of the Mayor. The Mayor returned that resolution with veto as well as his objection in writing within the five day period provided by City charter and under section 4.4 C3 of the charter and as provided in council rules that act is returned to the regular meeting of the council for reconsideration. [11:25] Casey Carl (City Clerk): The matter stands in the same form as originally passed by council, it cannot be modified, the motion prescribed by rule of the council is as follows: shall the decision of the City Council stand notwithstanding the veto of the Mayor? An affirmative vote of the motion is to override the veto and approve the resolution passed at the City Council meeting on January 25th, a negative vote sustains a veto. There must be an affirmative vote from at least two-thirds of the council's membership. That means there must be a minimum of at least nine affirmative votes. So, in short, the council needs nine votes to override the Mayor's veto. [12:13] Elliott Payne: Are there any questions on the procedure? Seeing none, the motion to override the veto requires a minimum of 9 affirmative votes. [12:35] Casey Carl (City Clerk): Roll call. Council Member Andrea Jenkins: So, is there an opportunity for discussion prior to the vote? [12:35] Casey Carl (City Clerk): Mr. President, if there are questions about the procedure, certainly, there can be discussion and I can answer questions about that. The question is immediately before the body, whether or not they wish to override the Mayor's veto. Questions or discussions about that would be proper and in order. [13:12] Council Member Andrea Jenkins: Thank you. Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Palmisano? Council Member Linea Palmisano: No. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chowdhury? Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Cashman? Council Member Katie Cashman: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Rainville? Council Member Michael Rainville: Nay. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chavez? Council Member Jason Chavez: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Vetaw? Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw: No. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Ellison? Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Koski? Council Member Emily Koski: Abstain. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Wonsley? Council Member Robin Wonsley: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): President Payne? Elliott Payne: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): There are nine ayes, three nays. [14:21] Elliott Payne: Can I ask people not to cheer or jeer, these issues are way too serious. It disrespects the loss of life. Israelis, Palestinians, and this is not a football game or a spectator sport. So, thank you for respecting that. I appreciate it. Thank you, Council Member Jenkins. That motion carries, the veto is overturned. Colleagues, we will take a 15 minute recess and reconvene at 10:05. [14:39] (Meeting in recess) [31:03] Elliott Payne: The time is now 10:05 the council has reconvened following the recess, roll call. [31:19] Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Jenkins is absent. Council Member Palmisano? Council Member Linea Palmisano: Present. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chowdhury? Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Present. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Osman? Council Member Jamal Osman: Present. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Rainville is absent. Council Member Vetaw is absent. Council Member Ellison is absent. Vice-president Chughtai? Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Present. Casey Carl (City Clerk): There are nine members present. [31:39] Elliott Payne: Let the record reflect we have a quorum we will now take up the rest of our business items on the original order shown on the agenda. The next order of business is the presentation of reports from our standing committees. Beginning with the oversight committee presented by its Chair, Council Member Wonsley. [32:07] Council Member Robin Wonsley: The committee is bringing forward 20 items for approval. The first is related to the gift acceptance for neighborhood fund travel expenses. 2 is a passage of resolution related to gift acceptance from "Harper's Magazine" for business expenses. 3 is bid for Broadway Street signals for storm sewer and curb ramp improvements project. 4 accepting a bid for the escalator light replacement. 5 is accepting bids for epoxy grade 60 reinforcing bars and other materials. 6 is bid for occasional property maintenance. And 7 is authorize owners project representative services for the City Hall light safety renovation project. [33:15] Council Member Robin Wonsley: Number 9 is authorizing contract amendment with ABR Inc. for ready mix. 10 is authorizing for COVID and flu vaccine services. 11 is contract amendment with Otis Elevator Company to complete elevator modernization in Haaf Park ramp. 12 is contract amendment with MacQueen Equipment LLC for Pierce OEM fire apparatus. [33:44] Council Member Robin Wonsley: 13 is contract amendment for JPMI Construction for exhaust fan upgrade in the Hennepin 10th Park ramp. 15 is approving legal settlement with Mahmood Khan versus City of Minneapolis. 16 is settlement with Andrew Sands versus City of Minneapolis. 17 is legal settlement with Crystal Pope versus the City of Minneapolis. 18 is legal settlement Ellen Velasco-Thompson versus City of Minneapolis. And 19 is 2023 quarterly donations. Council Member Wonsley moves approval for the report. [34:54] Elliott Payne: Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the clerk calls the roll. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Jenkins? Council Member Andrea Jenkins: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Palmisano? Council Member Linea Palmisano: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chowdhury? Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chavez? Council Member Jason Chavez: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Vetaw? Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw: Aye on everything except item 6. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Ellison? [35:28] Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Koski? Council Member Emily Koski: Aye. [35:28] Council Member Aisha Chughtai: The Budget Committee is bringing forward one item for approval which is a directive to the legislative department to develop and present specific proposal for participatory budgeting during the 2025 budgeting process and I move this item for approval. [36:12] Elliott Payne: Council Member Chughtai moved approval for the report. Is there any discussion? Seeing none. Roll call. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Jenkins? Council Member Andrea Jenkins: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Palmisano? Council Member Linea Palmisano: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Osman? Council Member Jamal Osman: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chavez? Council Member Jason Chavez: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Ellison? Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Koski? Council Member Emily Koski: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Vice-president Chughtai? Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): President Payne? Elliott Payne: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): That carries. [36:12] Elliott Payne: That carries and the report is adopted. Council Member Osman? [36:53] Council Member Jamal Osman: Thank you, President Payne. Item one is approving liquor license for Stepchild. Item two is approving a liquor license for Waterbury. Item three is confirming the Mayor's appointment to the planning commission. Number 4 is denying appeal and committed of use. Item 5 is approve appeal. Item six is granting an appeal for a setback variance on adoption findings from the City Attorney's office. And seven is granting an appeal for demolition permit at 400 Prospect Avenue and adopting the revised staff findings. [37:42] Council Member Jamal Osman: Number 8 is nine liquor license approvals, item 9 three liquor license approvals. 11 is accepting a grant for an African-American historic and cultural content study. And item 12 is confirming four Mayor reappointments to the commission. I will move approval of these. [38:14] Elliott Payne: Council Member Osman has moved approval of the committee's report, is there any discussion? Seeing none, the clerk will call roll. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Jenkins? Council Member Andrea Jenkins: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Palmisano? Council Member Linea Palmisano: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chowdhury? Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Cashman? Council Member Katie Cashman: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Rainville? Council Member Michael Rainville: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chavez? Council Member Jason Chavez: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Vetaw? Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Koski? Council Member Emily Koski: Aye on all but 7. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Wonsley? Council Member Robin Wonsley: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Vice-president Chughtai? Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): President Payne? Elliott Payne: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): There are 13 ayes except for item 7. [39:02] Elliott Payne: The next report is from our Climate Infrastructure Committee. Presented by Council Member Cashman. [39:02] Council Member Katie Cashman: Item one, First Avenue North reconstruction project. Number two, grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the 2024-2026 bridge investment program. Number 3, infrastructure investment and jobs act, technical assistance grant for the Nicollet Avenue bridge. Number 4, First Avenue South, Lake Street West to Franklin Avenue, street reconstruction project designation, cost estimate and setting public hearing. [40:03] Council Member Katie Cashman: Number five, 42nd Street East, 11th Avenue South and near North Central, residential street resurfacing project. Project designation, cost estimate and setting public hearings. 6, residential and 50th Street East street resurfacing program. Project designation, cost estimate and setting public hearings. Number 7, Williams North residential and 29th Avenue Northeast street program project designation, cost estimate and setting public hearings. Number 8, community environmental advisory appointments. Number nine, secure bike parking pilot program. And I move approval of the committee's report. [40:30] Elliott Payne: Council Member Cashman has moved approval of the report, any discussion? Council Member Rainville? [40:56] Council Member Michael Rainville: Thank you Mr. President, Madam Chair, I want to speak to the redoing of First Avenue North. I look forward to working with you, and it's long overdue; the district is empty, literally. We could increase all forms of housing, whether it's shelters, affordable housing, deeply affordable housing, market housing, that is our community and our Warehouse District is staring us in the eye. [41:18] Council Member Katie Cashman: I know that Public Works will be starting engagement on this project, so folks can give their input on the reconstruction of First Avenue. [41:36] Elliott Payne: Thank you for that. Any other discussion? Seeing none, call the roll. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Jenkins? Council Member Andrea Jenkins: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Palmisano? Council Member Linea Palmisano: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chowdhury? Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Cashman? Council Member Katie Cashman: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Rainville? Council Member Michael Rainville: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chavez? Council Member Jason Chavez: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Vetaw? Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Ellison? Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Koski? Council Member Emily Koski: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Vice-president Chughtai? Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): President Payne? Elliott Payne: Aye. [42:14] Elliott Payne: Next we have the report from the Committee of the Whole presented by its Vice Chair, Council Member Chowdhury. [42:14] Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Item one and two are staff directives related to a proposed initiative and referendum charter amendment. I'll move approval of these three items. [42:32] Elliott Payne: Council Member Chowdhury has moved the approval of the report, is there any discussion? Council Member Palmisano? [42:32] Council Member Linea Palmisano: Thank you, Mr. President. I recognize these are just staff directives, but I did want to point out a couple of things about item number one. Item number one is both directing the City Attorney's office to prepare a draft Ordinance while we go and study it. So, that's a pretty parallel path. But, it would be interesting to see what comes back on initiative and referendum. The RCA which is attached to this reads and says since 2021 and the move to an executive and Legislative government structure, that this is the next step to actualizing residents' power. [43:17] Council Member Linea Palmisano: And it speaks to other cities of a similar size in our state. We don't have a city of a similar size in our state, except for St. Paul which does have initiative and referendum, and I want to point out, they have a smaller council, so does Duluth. Writing Ordinances are the purview of City Council. This doesn't touch the Mayor or the executive powers. It has nothing to do with the Mayor or the Mayor's power in a strong Mayor's system. It has everything to do with the City Council. So, I would like this to be known and I would like us to have that discussion as this staff directive comes back. And, that is why, I am not supporting item number one today and eager to see what the research team comes back with on item number two, thank you. [44:27] Elliott Payne: Thank you for those comments. Any other discussion? Seeing none, roll call. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Jenkins? Council Member Andrea Jenkins: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Palmisano? Council Member Linea Palmisano: No on one. Aye on two and three. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chowdhury? Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Cashman? Council Member Katie Cashman: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Osman? Council Member Jamal Osman: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Rainville? Council Member Michael Rainville: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chavez? Council Member Jason Chavez: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Vetaw? Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw: No on one and aye on two and three. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Ellison? Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Koski? Council Member Emily Koski: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Wonsley? Council Member Robin Wonsley: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Vice-president Chughtai? Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): President Payne? Elliott Payne: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): There are 14 ayes on the report except for number one which has 11 ayes and two nays. [45:17] Elliott Payne: That carries, and the report is adopted. Council Member Chavez? [45:17] Council Member Jason Chavez: The public health and safety committee is bringing forward eleven items. Item one is confirming civil rights commission. Item two is revenue contract for SMG for bomb detection service at US Bank Stadium. Item three is contract with the Minnesota Twins for Minneapolis police bomb detection at Target Field. And item number 4 is contract with University of Minnesota for bomb detection for Huntington Bank Stadium. [45:53] Council Member Jason Chavez: Item 6 authorizing a revenue contract with SMG for SWAT security services. Item number 8 is accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health for the Minneapolis school based clinics. Item nine is approving an appointment to the public health advisory committee. Item 10 is accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health to support emergency response. Item 11 is directing the legislative department to evaluate potential CO2 car program and I'll move approval of the committee's report. [46:44] Elliott Payne: Council Member Chavez has moved approval of the report. Is there any discussion? Council Member Rainville? Any discussion? Seeing none. I'll ask the clerk to call the roll. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Jenkins? Council Member Andrea Jenkins: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Palmisano? Council Member Linea Palmisano: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chowdhury? Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Cashman? Council Member Katie Cashman: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Osman? Council Member Jamal Osman: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Rainville? Council Member Michael Rainville: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chavez? Council Member Jason Chavez: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Vetaw? Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Ellison? Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Wonsley? Council Member Robin Wonsley: Aye. [47:32] Elliott Payne: The next order of business is the introduction and referral calendar. The calendar includes proposals for Ordinances previously noticed. This is the first step in the standard legislative process which is to grant the first of two required readings, and refer the proposals to standing committees who have subject matter jurisdiction for the review and recommendations back to this body. In working with all the members on all of these items, we have worked to identify the appropriate committee to refer these to. [48:09] Elliott Payne: And I will be reading those committees in this report. Some might be different than what's published on the agenda. I'm moving as amended. As you could see, there are a total of 26 referrals to make today. Our calendar is especially long today because it includes all the reintroductions approved from items from the 2021-2023 term. I'll read a brief summary of all items including our reduction in referral calendar. [48:47] Elliott Payne: First we have a recommendation adding a new section 3.5 that provides for initiative and referendum as a ballot question to be referred to voters at this year's general election. This proposal will be referred to the Committee of the Whole. Next we have three proposals noticed at our last meeting all related to the issue of safe shelter for unhoused residents. All three are from Vice-president Chughtai with Council Member Chowdhury. [49:19] Elliott Payne: To amend the housing codes for individualized housing options which will be referred to Business, Housing and Zoning; second, a proposal to amend the health and sanitation code to add a new chapter to establish provisions for a human encampment policy referred to Public Health and Safety. And finally, a proposal to amend the housing code to mandate reporting about any housing improvements which will be referred to Public Health and Safety. Next we have a proposal from Vice-president Chughtai and Cashman to create a process to establish a labor standards board which will be referred to the Public Health and Safety committee. [50:09] Elliott Payne: A proposal from Council Member Ellison to amend provisions related to lead paint administration. The 7th proposal is from Council Member Chavez and seeks to amend provisions related to the establishments and duties related to the public health establishment authority. The 8th proposal is by Council Member Ellison and relates to adding a right of first refusal on the sale of public housing in the City housing code. The ninth proposal is from me and relates to the Title 9 of the code which relates to fire and police protection to specifically address provisions related to the police department and its duties, structure and oversight—referred to the Committee of the Whole so that we could take it up in the settlement agreement and consent decree. And the tenth is by Council Member Chavez adding a chapter to require an advanced notice of sale for commercial property which will be referred to the Business, Housing and Zoning committee. [51:19] Elliott Payne: The next is from Council Member Rainville and relates to regulation of amplified sound. Referred to the Business, Housing and Zoning committee. The next proposal is from Council Member Ellison and creates a new Chapter creating a right of first refusal and opportunity to purchase for tenants and qualified developers for the sale of rental housing to be referred to the Business, Housing and Zoning committee. Next a proposal to address the issues of data and governmental elements. The 14th proposal is also from Council Member Wonsley related to amending regulations about pollution control and registration to be referred to the Public Health and Safety Committee. [51:50] Elliott Payne: The 15th proposal is mine and relates to amendments identified to clarify and consolidate alcohol and licensing. The 16th proposal is a two-part introduction by Council Member Wonsley related to the subject of transportation, rideshare worker protections including amendments to transparency, safety and protections and establishing minimum driving compensation—that proposal will be referred to the Business, Housing and Zoning committee. The next proposal is also by Council Member Wonsley and relates to amending provisions in the housing code related to vacant building administration which is referred to the Business, Housing and Zoning committee. Item 19 is a proposal I'm reintroducing. [53:18] Elliott Payne: Item 20 is a directive from Council Member Wonsley directing the legislative department to undertake comparative analysis and report back on the subject matter of transportation network companies under the three minimum compensation models referred to the Business, Housing and Zoning committee. Items 21 and 22 are from Council Member Wonsley related to hiring practices to public safety workers with reports back to Public Health and Safety committee. Next is a proposal from Council Member Chavez which is a directive related to neighborhoods serving commercial use in residential areas which will be reported back to the Business, Housing and Zoning committee. [54:03] Elliott Payne: Next is a proposal by Council Member Wonsley for a legislative directive related to the City's response to the opioid epidemic led by the health department reported back to the Public Health and Safety committee. Related to labor standards, enforcement and development particularly in multiunit residential development reported back to the Public Health and Safety committee. And the final item shows as a legislative directive from me related to the reporting back to the Business, Housing and Zoning committee. Before I call for a vote on these items, let me ask if any Council Members would like to pull items for separate votes? Council Member Palmisano? [54:53] Council Member Linea Palmisano: I'm not looking to pull items, but I have a question on item 16. This shows referral, but in LIMS and already posted, there's a hearing underway for February 27th, and that was an item that would then be approved next week. Is that true? Because that's fairly quick. [55:14] Elliott Payne: I'm looking at the clerks to confer. [55:29] Casey Carl (City Clerk): They're setting the hearing at the committee hearing. On February 13th, they set it for February 27th. [55:29] Council Member Linea Palmisano: I just want to point out this is happening quickly. [55:47] Elliott Payne: Mr. Chair, that's the normal process. At the committee meeting, the committee will set the date at the next cycle. [55:47] Council Member Linea Palmisano: Yes, Mr. President, but I'm saying, this isn't yet redrafted, so it's moving fairly quickly, is what I'm trying to point out. Yes, it's through due process, and I'm not questioning that we're being proper in the process, but I'm trying to flag that this is moving fairly quickly. Thank you. [56:19] Elliott Payne: Council Member Wonsley? [56:19] Council Member Robin Wonsley: I would like to clarify in terms of inaccuracies that were shared. It's hard to say what's not redrafted before a first reading which is what we're setting per the terms of appropriate procedure process. Once you see it, you can come to briefings and we'll send out information as co-authors, you could see the draft for yourself and make assessments. But, I want to clarify that we're following the proper channels as the clerk reiterated. And then, there'll be the introduction of the revised drafts at that point. [57:01] Elliott Payne: Thank you for that clarification, Council Member Wonsley. Is there any other discussion or comment on these items? Council Member Ellison? [57:01] Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Thank you Mr. President. I spent a lot of years working with staff in the health department and others to finalize and get a lot more funding and a lot more things going with the lead work. This Ordinance is sort of the start of that work, but I think that we found other ways to execute it. Sorry for carrying this over, I think that was a mistake on my part, I would like to delete item six because I feel that work has been completed with myself and colleagues in collaboration with staff in other ways. So, if there's no objection, I think that we could delete item six. [58:24] Elliott Payne: I think that sounds amenable. Any other discussion? I'll entertain a motion to approve the introduction and referral calendar as I just read and with item six removed. Council Member Jason Chavez: So moved. Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Second. Elliott Payne: Call the roll. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Jenkins? Council Member Andrea Jenkins: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Palmisano? Council Member Linea Palmisano: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chowdhury? Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Osman? Council Member Jamal Osman: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Rainville? Council Member Michael Rainville: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chavez? Council Member Jason Chavez: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Koski? Council Member Emily Koski: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Wonsley? Council Member Robin Wonsley: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Vice-president Chughtai? Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): President Payne? Elliott Payne: Aye. [58:57] Elliott Payne: That carries, and all has been approved as indicated on the agenda. We have the honorary resolution for national pizza day that we presented at the beginning of the meeting. Are there any comments on that honorary resolution? May I have a motion to approve. Council Member Jason Chavez: So moved. Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Second. Elliott Payne: Call the roll. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Jenkins? Council Member Andrea Jenkins: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Palmisano? Council Member Linea Palmisano: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Rainville? Council Member Michael Rainville: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chavez? Council Member Jason Chavez: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Vetaw? Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Ellison? Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Koski? Council Member Emily Koski: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Wonsley? Council Member Robin Wonsley: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Vice-president Chughtai? Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): President Payne? Elliott Payne: Aye. [59:50] Elliott Payne: That carries and that resolution has been adopted. We have a request for a closed session; before we recess for that closed session, I'll ask if there are any announcements from Council Members? Seeing none, I will move onto our closed session. We've completed all items on our agenda and will now enter closed session which is for litigation matters listed on the agenda. Before I move to close the meeting, I'll recognize the City attorney to provide the legal basis for the requested closed session. [1:00:21] Kristyn Anderson (City Attorney): The next items are two cases, the litigation versus Chestnut et al., and the second matter of Jared Goyette et al. These cases are in active litigation in federal court. Your lawyers wish to discuss with the council litigation strategy and or settlement possibilities. Minnesota statute section 13 d.05, subdivision 3B, the council may upon a proper motion close the meeting for the purposes of attorney/client communication in considering the motion to weigh the right of the public to know what its government is doing in the confidentiality with the discussion of attorney. [1:00:44] Elliott Payne: I move that our public meeting be closed as authorized under the provisions of the public meeting law, specifically section 13 D.05 for the purpose of receiving briefings on the litigation matters of Jared Goyette et al. versus the City of Minneapolis et al. May I have a second to the motion. Council Member Jason Chavez: Second. [1:01:29] Elliott Payne: Roll call. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Jenkins? Council Member Andrea Jenkins: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Palmisano? Council Member Linea Palmisano: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Chowdhury? Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Cashman? Council Member Katie Cashman: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Osman? Council Member Jamal Osman: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Ellison? Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Koski? Council Member Emily Koski: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Council Member Wonsley? Council Member Robin Wonsley: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): Vice-president Chughtai? Council Member Aisha Chughtai: Aye. Casey Carl (City Clerk): President Payne. Elliott Payne: Aye. [1:01:44] Elliott Payne: That carries and we will now close the public portion of our meeting and reconvene in the closed session. For the viewing members, the council will reconvene in public after concluding the closed session. Thank you. [1:02:16] (Meeting in closed session) [1:05:57] Elliott Payne: THE TIME IS NOW 12:25 AND THE CITY COUNCIL HAS CONVENED IN OPEN SESSION FOLLOWING OUR CLOSED SESSION. I'LL ASK THE CLERK TO CALL A ROLL TO VERIFY A QUORUM. [1:06:12] Casey Carl (City Clerk): COUNCILMEMBER JENKINS. Council Member Andrea Jenkins: PRESENT. Casey Carl (City Clerk): COUNCILMEMBER PALMISANO. Council Member Linea Palmisano: PRESENT. Casey Carl (City Clerk): COUNCILMEMBER CHOWDHURY. Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: PRESENT. Casey Carl (City Clerk): COUNCILMEMBER CASHMAN. Council Member Katie Cashman: PRESENT. Casey Carl (City Clerk): COUNCILMEMBER OSMAN. Council Member Jamal Osman: PRESENT. Casey Carl (City Clerk): COUNCILMEMBER RAINVILLE. Council Member Michael Rainville: PRESENT. Casey Carl (City Clerk): COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ. Council Member Jason Chavez: PRESENT. Casey Carl (City Clerk): COUNCILMEMBER VETAW. Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw: PRESENT. Casey Carl (City Clerk): COUNCILMEMBER ELLISON. Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: HERE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): COUNCILMEMBER KOSKI. Council Member Emily Koski: PRESENT. Casey Carl (City Clerk): COUNCILMEMBER WONSLEY. Council Member Robin Wonsley: PRESENT. Casey Carl (City Clerk): VICE PRESIDENT CHUGHTAI. Council Member Aisha Chughtai: PRESENT. Casey Carl (City Clerk): PRESIDENT PAYNE. Elliott Payne: PRESENT. Casey Carl (City Clerk): THERE ARE 13 MEMBERS PRESENT. [1:06:44] Elliott Payne: LET THE RECORD REFLECT WE HAVE A QUORUM. COLLEAGUES WE WILL NOW CONSIDER ITEM NUMBER 1 ON THE AGENDA UNDER THE ORDER OF CLOSED SESSION WHICH IS THE LITIGATION MATTER OF CHESTNUT, ET AL, V. KLUND, ET AL. IS THERE A MOTION? VICE PRESIDENT CHUGHTAI. [1:07:00] Council Member Aisha Chughtai: THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT, I MOVE ALL CLAIMS EXCEPT THOSE FOR ATTORNEYS FEES ASSERTED IN CHESTNUT, ET AL, VERSUS KLUND ET AL COURT NUMBER 22-CV-2714 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF MINNESOTA BE SETTLED IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $800,000 WITH $100,000 PAYABLE TO EACH OF THE EIGHT PLAINTIFFS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OFFICE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS SETTLEMENT. Council Member Jason Chavez: SECOND. [1:07:39] Elliott Payne: THAT MOTION HAS BEEN MADE AND SECONDED. CALL THE ROLL. Casey Carl (City Clerk): JENKINS. Council Member Andrea Jenkins: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): PALMISANO. Council Member Linea Palmisano: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): CHOWDHURY. Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): CASHMAN. Council Member Katie Cashman: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): OSMAN. Council Member Jamal Osman: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): RAINVILLE. Council Member Michael Rainville: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): CHAVEZ. Council Member Jason Chavez: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): VETAW. Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): ELLISON. Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): KOSKI. Council Member Emily Koski: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): WONSLEY. Council Member Robin Wonsley: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): VICE PRESIDENT CHUGHTAI. Council Member Aisha Chughtai: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): PRESIDENT PAYNE. Elliott Payne: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): THERE ARE 13 AYES. [1:08:13] Elliott Payne: THAT MOTION CARRIES. FINALLY WE HAVE ITEM NUMBER 2 UNDER CLOSED SESSION, THE LITIGATION MATTER OF JARED GOYETTE ET AL V. THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS ET AL. I WILL MAKE THE MOTION AND MOVE THAT ALL CLAIMS INCLUDING CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS ASSERTED IN JARED GOYETTE, ET AL, V. CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, ET AL, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FILE NUMBER 20-CV-01302 BE SETTLED IN $950,000 PAYABLE TO THE ACLU OF MINNESOTA. THE OFFICE IS AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS SETTLEMENT. Council Member Jason Chavez: SECOND. [1:09:14] Elliott Payne: I'LL HAVE THE CLERK CALL THE ROLL. Casey Carl (City Clerk): COUNCILMEMBER JENKINS. Council Member Andrea Jenkins: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): PALMISANO. Council Member Linea Palmisano: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): CHOWDHURY. Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): CASHMAN. Council Member Katie Cashman: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): OSMAN. Council Member Jamal Osman: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): RAINVILLE. Council Member Michael Rainville: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): CHAVEZ. Council Member Jason Chavez: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): VETAW. Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): ELLISON. Council Member Jeremiah Ellison: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): KOSKI. Council Member Emily Koski: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): WONSLEY. Council Member Robin Wonsley: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): CHUGHTAI. Council Member Aisha Chughtai: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): PAYNE. Elliott Payne: AYE. Casey Carl (City Clerk): THERE ARE 13 AYES. [1:09:30] Elliott Payne: THAT MOTION CARRIES. AND WITH THAT WE'VE COMPLETED ALL OF OUR BUSINESS. WITH NOTHING FURTHER TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL AND WITHOUT OBJECTION THIS MEETING IS ADJOURNED. THANK YOU.