City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Charleston, SC
Meeting Date
August 18, 2026

Transcript

53 sections

0:05Speaker 4

August 18th is the start of the CET Council meeting. Clerk Madam, may I ask for your attendance?

0:12Speaker 2

Council member Greg.

0:13Speaker 2

Council member Shelley.

0:15Speaker 1

Council member McBride.

0:17Speaker 1

Council member Pockett. Council member Brady. Council member Andrew.

0:22 – 1:40Speaker 4

Council member Wiering. Council member Sykings. Council member Tingler. Council member Bowen. Council member Appel. Council member Skarden. Mayor Cogwell. Here. Thank you, Mayor. Let us pray. Father, when we gather here today to fulfill the needs of the people, please help us to act in the best way possible for those who have given us the opportunity to serve. We pray for the struggles of the world-renowned warships. We need to unite those who are struggling to get rid of the hatred and hatred that is the cause of war. We pray for our soldiers who are waiting in the trenches to be safe in America. We pray that they and their families return safe. We pray for those who are less fortunate. Let us try our best to see them have a good time. We must accept these prayers and all the prayers we offer in your name. Let us all say Amen. Amen.

2:11 – 9:56Speaker 1

I invite you to come to the church with your family members and council members. We have a special guest who represents Eugene Frazier. Are you happy? I'm happy to see you. Everyone come here. Come here. Let's make some space. Eugene Frazier was born in South Carolina on May 7, 1936, in James Island, and died at the age of 90 on August 5, 2026. He served in the United States Army for six years and served as a drill sergeant in James Island, where he served as a drill sergeant. In 1965, Frazier was one of the first people to join the Charleston County Police Force. He served for 25 years with courage and truth to overcome discrimination. In 1972, the Charleston Exchange Club selected him as the Policeman of the Year. Before becoming a lieutenant from the Charleston County Sheriff's Office, he was the first black-collar employee to receive this title. He served as a court security officer in the United States Marshals Service for eight years. Mr. Frazier became a dedicated historian and writer. He wrote and co-authored dozens of books to protect the history of the JMS Island, the Gulligichi community, and the prisoners of war. He was selected as a donor-in-residence at the Avery Research Centre for these events and won the Award of Merit from the Confederation of South Carolina Local Historical Societies. Mr. Frazier was the main force behind the preservation of the Mlaud Plantation Historic Site. He tried to make it clear from the point of view of those who were enslaved, to find and protect African-American graves throughout the Low Country. The service of the Charleston County Constituent Board, Sunday School Teacher, James Allen Presbyterian Church Trustee Board, 32nd Degree Mason, Sons of Elia Masonic Lodge No. 457, and Past Worshipful Master are also included. He received the 2016 Le City of Charleston Harold Kuhn Award Mr. Frazier for his extraordinary service to society. His children, grandchildren, young children, large friends, students, and fans are his memories. That is why I am the Mayor of Charleston, William S. Cogwell Jr. is here to celebrate the life of Lieutenant Eugene Frazier Sr. and the things he has done for our community for all of us. Thank you. Thank you. I thank God for my father's life and our family's life. If God wasn't with us, we know that my father couldn't have lived through the most difficult times in the history of Charleston County. It wasn't easy to become one of the first five members of the Charleston County Police Department. It wasn't easy at all. Therefore, I would like to thank some people who have given me the privilege to speak about my position. Instead of using your position for bad things, they have used it in a good way to help my father and the late George Gardez, James Owens, and Fred Strobel until they started. I thank all the veterans who have said that they want to bring justice to all those who have suffered. If you want to make the law work, you can do it yourself. If you want to help, they know exactly what it is. As a daughter of Eugene Frazier, I am proud to have been a part of this struggle. This struggle is to fight for the heritage wherever it may be. My father believed that we could bring this city together and bring it up. That's the love for it. The main thing is to bring up the city you love. Only if we work together can we make it happen. I have worked in federal courts for 20 years and in the Charleston County Solicitor's Office. Last time, I used the small power I had for good. One person asked my brother what he told me. A client was called in the federal court. He thought they were Navy or some other officer. They were investigating the case of her husband. They said, I know he is in trouble, but he is mine. Please understand this. We all have to stand up for each other. Even if a small failure happens in life. My father knew that no one could reach the situation where our clients were standing. We stand by failure. But if we stand up for each other, We can be saved from that fall. That's what he wants. He wants us to be responsible for each other. Does America have to be great? Only if we help each other can it be possible. That's what we need to make America great. Whose daughter am I? I am the daughter of a African American boy named Daniel Smalls James Poe. They fought hard to make this country a great country, and if they got the opportunity, they would do it again. So I'm telling you to continue a good fight. That way we can all rise up. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you.

10:21 – 13:39Speaker 4

I want to thank everyone for this great honor. My sister is a fire-fighter. It's hard for me to talk to her afterwards. But, all I can say is that I'm proud of my father. When I found out that my father was one of the few black-collar police officers in James Island and one of the first people in Charleston County, I was surprised. I'm not taking much time because I've told you everything. But, One of the most memorable moments was when Martin Luther came to King Jr. and was asked by Detective George Gathers to protect him. My father said that he took his target of 45, and that they did not allow anything to happen to MLK. However, my father gave a lot of events to the society, and we are very proud of him. I thank everyone for this honour. Mr. Mayor, you can come back and talk whenever you want. Good. Mr. Mayor, before they left, I was one of the children who worshipped their father. They introduced me to Officer Owens. They also introduced me to Carole Gordon, who was more in the army than James Island. That is, Mr. Frazier passed the law through this cloud. I knew him from West Ashley. My family had small businesses. They all knew Mr. Frazier, Officer Owens, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Strobel. That is, they were the legends of our society. That is, Before them, the law represented many things in our society. The professionalism they brought. The law explained that it was ours. It was not only theirs. So he kept it until the end of his life. Amen. Amen. Sherry, now the emergency management staff is accompanying me to the hospital. Let's sing a birthday song for Ms. Emma, because today is her birthday. What a good way to celebrate her birthday. I know that. Sherry.

13:48 – 15:29Speaker 1

We are celebrating the anniversary of emergency management. Even if the circumstances and disasters are unexpected, even if they increase life, property and situation, In addition, local emergency managers, community leaders, local governments, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are preparing to protect the lives of all people living in Charleston, and are working hard to develop response, recovery, and relief measures. In addition, the emergency managers in Charleston have been pleading for a long-term negative response, re-examination efforts, re-education, and maintenance of the necessary facilities. The emergency managers in Charleston have been responding to the long-term conditions and problems for years to protect the public, and they are expressing their gratitude and professionalism. The actions of emergency managers in our city have helped more people in Charleston to recover and rebuild their lives. Therefore, I am William S., Mayor of Charleston. Cogwell Jr. announced Emergency Management Awareness Month in the city on August 26. I would like to express my gratitude to all the Charleston residents who are working hard to protect and save our city from all kinds of disasters. Let's give a big hand to these five people.

15:45 – 16:09Speaker 3

Mayor, Council, CET team members, thank you very much to all of you. All of you are very active in the events that we have been organizing throughout the year. There is a very small but strong team here. They have a lot of difficulty in organizing things behind the scenes. When there are minor incidents, your part is also great. We really hope that you will bring this community back to its old state. Thank you. Let's take a picture. One, stop.

16:47Speaker 4

That's right.

16:48 – 17:58Speaker 1

Okay, we are now moving on to the public hearings. There were five public hearings last night. Since the announcement was made in the post-event courier, there is a difference in this. That chance. I can never say that word again. Of course, it doesn't come in a novel. You know what I'm talking about, don't you? This organization is trying to remove a dead body in their 13 east battery and rebuild it. They have completed all the things that we regularly need according to the constitution. The last study is approved by the council. So, will there be a motion on this? Can this be seconded? Is there anyone who has more discussions about this? If not, those who agree, say aye. Those who oppose, those who agree, are the majority. We are now moving on to ordinary public hearings. Christopher Morgan is allowed to speak.

18:13 – 26:18Speaker 4

Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Council members. Are you here? Then, yes. The first one is Mount Pleasant Street and 1302 Hester Street. They are two plots at the base of Mount Pleasant and Hester. One is a former grocery store. It has been turned into an office for a while. The other is a single family residence. We would like to add a plot with a single-family residence to their office building through an office building. This office building is actually a utility facility rather than an office zoning, use variance. So, for the change from a single-family residence to a general office, we present these two things in front of you for your approval and approval. It is again situated on Mount Pleasant Street on the Wagner Terrace. There is an aerial picture of the buildings and plots here. Here is a picture of a small house on 1302 Hester Street on the left and an office building on the corner of Mount Pleasant Street and Hester Street on the right. This has been classified as a Suburban Location in the appropriate plan, and it is available for use as a permanent property such as an office in the site. That is why Vastu is interested in such a thing. The Planning Commission and the Wagner Terrace Neighborhood Association have agreed to accept this need. I believe that you have received a share of the approval they sent to the city. Then there are some other areas that have been added recently. 2788 Garden Creek Road is part of the development of the Canterbury Woods plant. It was a development of a plant. It was adopted by Charleston County years ago. We have been adding small parts of it over time. This will be another part of it coming to the city. The same uses that were used for the rest of the development of Kimbury Woods PVD will also be used for this. There is a picture of the property and the house here. Next is Garden Creek Road in 2792. It is also part of the Canterbury Wood Speedy. It is there, sorry, it went very fast. That is the house there. Then we have 1627 Wabu Drive. It comes to the city as SR1 Single Family Residential. It was 64 in Charleston County. You can see that property in that corner. Then in James Island, there is a 2153 St. James Drive. It will come to the city as SR1 Single Family Residential. There is St. James here. That is the plot. The Planning Commission has agreed to approve all these zones. Okay, two people have registered to speak for general clarification. 13 East Batteries will be included in these general hearings. Okay, we will have one and a half minute time. Anthony Brand. Anthony G. Raiota, 2123 Portland Avenue, 1968-1929, 403. I have a question to ask you. I would like you to give us one and a half minutes for the death threats. If there is no information about such death threats in the state, we should conduct a proper calculation about the death threats. You have all the historical information you need to take a step forward. Okay, what happened in college is a step forward. You have all the information you need. You have all the information you need. You have all the information you need. You have all the information you need. You have all the information you need. You have all the information you need. You have all the information you need. You have all the information you need. You have all the information you need. You have all the information you need. You have all the information you need. You have all the information you need. You need to be able to do these things for the local residents. The local residents need to be provided with this. Tourists need to be provided with this. Growth needs to be provided with this. The state is not in the head. This is not being provided. It needs to be provided here. Then we can discuss more about growth, right? Tourists and local residents. These are the three most important factors. Anthony G. Wright. Secondly, I have an opinion about the NextEra Dominion energy resistance. Apart from 12 billion people in Florida, they are adding 8 million more. I am interested in this during the hurricane season. Can I send this information to Emmy? Thank you for your service and time. Muhammad Dice. Okay, he avoided it. Okay, we have received an online opinion. We received a letter from the Wagner Terrace Neighborhood Association on the re-zoning of 1302 Hester Street, but please note that this is not an insult to the property used in the Wagner Terrace and that it is not a violation. We received these comments. Permission granted. Second person. Yes, yes. I would like to respond to Mr. Mayor and Mr. Brandt's comments on the matter of the neighborhood association. This is a small part of the Wagner Terrace, located in District 4 on Mount Pleasant Street, two blocks from where I grew up. For the public, this is just a demonstration of Mr. Lee's dry cleaners. This is what we are discussing here. So, if you are a public figure and you are remembering Mr. Lee's dry cleaners on Mount Pleasant Street, this is the property that is immediately required. So, it is important to pay attention to Mr. Brand's opinion and Wagner Terrace's opinion. This is nothing new or new. This is part of the community that has been used and supported for years. That's why I'm saying this. I think Ayalkutu and their opinions are the same. Okay, we have a motion. Let's do it for a second. Councilman Brady has a question. Yes, Mr. Mayor, I appreciate it. Thank you. I have to make it clear. From Mr. Morgan, How will the properties we are going to up-zone be different from the old ones? Sometimes when zoning is up-zoned, we say, Oh, the surrounding properties have been zoned into this. I am too lazy to vote for the one that is not zoning, because it can lead to more serious uses. Councilman Brady, are you talking about property in Mount Pleasant and Hester? Yes, sir. Okay. Again, there is an office use there. According to Councilman Bokeet, there was a historical use of it, and they are adding another property to the office. Instead of the previous use of the office, they are using it as a zoning for both of them. Okay, thank you. Do you have more questions or opinions? We have a motion. I don't think we have got a second. I will do it second. You did second. Yes. Okay. Those who agree, say yes. Those who oppose, those who agree, win. Fifth is the second sentence. Okay. Third sentence.

26:26 – 26:39Speaker 4

Motion 5 is the third sentence. Okay, let's do it for a second. Those who agree, say aye. Those who oppose, those who agree, win. Then we have to take a stand in 13 East Batteries. A motion that allows them to leave and re-enter.

26:40Speaker 1

I thought we voted for it. We. Forgive me.

26:49Speaker 4

Motion carried. I seconded it. Are there any more questions or opinions about it?

26:54Speaker 2

Who seconded it?

26:56 – 27:30Speaker 4

Thank you. Those who approve, say yes. Those who oppose, say yes. Those who approve have won. Okay. Council minutes are approved. Okay. It has been passed. Those who approve, say yes. Yes, they have won. Now it's time for the judges to participate. How many names have the clerk and madam given to speak? One minute. Two, three, four, six. Eight people have given their names to speak. We can allow for one and a half minutes.

27:30Speaker 2

Okay, Antony G. Brian.

27:32 – 34:17Speaker 4

I am Prashastan. In my two cases against Judge Graham in Lexington County, I have filed a complaint in South Carolina, because only 11,000 people are allowed to enter our court. 30 lakhs people are allowed to enter the court, but only 11,000 people have the right to vote. It's not like that here. That's why I'm filing a complaint. As a result, I didn't use your portal. I use a lot of portals for my job. I haven't left the portals of the court. But with that in mind, when I decide who I am, I can conduct some investigations. They can conduct an investigation on Anthony G. Bryant. But I am a charlestonstonian. Look, I live in Lexington County. But to be honest, Lexington County has a problem with charlestonstonians. Then to our business methods. That's their business. But don't bring their traditional customs to Charleston. I don't want to bring down my status to the Ickooters. If they want to lock me up in jail, I don't have a new life in jail because of the circumstances in which I was born. I was born in a colony of black people in the 1970s. According to the census of 70, 80, 90, and 70, these were all illegal laws and not copyright laws. So, Anthony G. I am naturally connected to the government when it comes to Brand. Anthony G. Brand says that he has a dream of becoming a slave in Charleston. I am proud to be a Charleston citizen. I like all of you in Charleston. But tell them to stop those traditional ways in Lexington County itself. Mayor's details are here. I appreciate it, because it has been a great help to me for many years. What you said is true. Thank you for your time. Colin Harris Good evening, Colin. It's been two years since we started business in King Street. We have now handed over to you a list of about 900 shops and businesses from King Street to Broad or Calvin to Broad Street. They are the ones who allow vending locations to remain on King Street. They will help you to solve the problems related to change and the problems you are faced with. And a proper system will solve all these problems at once. Also, if you are talking about the ban on these buildings in this district, ban the vendors as well. Treat all vendors and businesses alike. We want to work together. I am eagerly waiting to hear your opinions. Grayson I am happy to have returned to this chamber, especially as D.C. is here. Still, thanks to everyone. And last month, the Mayor and other council members expressed their desire to cooperate with you. Even if anyone knows that our voices will be heard in Charleston, there is one thing I am proud of about this city. I know that I am proud of what we have seen, and I know that that activity is reflected in it. and I spent more than 80 hours to prepare this record. The city's own words and laws, the things that happen in the city, as well as an instruction from the U.S. Treasury about the Lela Constitution, I wrote it in a package that was easy to understand. I even included a list on page 2 to quickly read and understand things on council levels. Each of the points, the laws, the regulations, the restrictions, the restrictions imposed, and the expected resistance have all been clearly understood. In the meeting we held as employees in Charleston, I expressed this. I am happy to have done so. Even then, there was no change in the ordinance. Not a single word was changed. Therefore, I am obliged to ask the question of whether you have accepted me. I know that you have heard what I have to say, but you have not accepted me. Anyway, I know that all that I need is not included in it. This is not something that works that way. But I need to accept that you have to accept me, talk to me, and listen to me. I just need to accept these things. Can I submit this as well? Hello, my name is Kevin Everly. I am the President of the Hampton Park Terrace Neighbourhood Association. Last Friday, I sent an email to the CET Council asking for more respect for the ordinances for special purposes. Now, the SEC and Legal will tell you that there is public participation in these meetings. The problem is that these meetings do not have any meaningful feedback. If you have never participated in SSE meetings, they seem like workshops rather than other board meetings. They only have a primary objective. It will be made more clear through discussions between the speaker and staff, but only after the general meeting is over. For example, this would be like drawing a blueprint of a house, asking the public for their opinion, and then sitting with the maid. Now, most of these actions will be accepted as obscenities. There is no one here to oppose the public. But before the plans are completed, by ending the public participation, the S.E.C. does not know about the things that ruin life experiences. I can share with you examples of such things happening. In fact, it happened last week. So, I and other presidents will join together and share this issue with you last week. Time Thank you. Holy Clayson. Loris Doyle. I think we have a bit of a problem with the weather. There was a flood in the market.

34:17Speaker 2

That market is not a part of this now.

34:43 – 36:01Speaker 1

So now there are only two sellers who are doing well. We know very well what is good for our business and how much our business people like it. So when we hear that Tamil is bad, it is not true. The sales of the birds that came to the city as crates and paper parts without license ended in March. Now we only need two people. We have raised our business to a new level. We are using beautiful wooden vehicles that belong to Charleston. If people give me one dollar to say how beautiful my vehicle is and how great it looks, I will earn more money than selling products. That's why we have a lot of acceptance in the city. We are needed here. No riots are taking place. That's all past. That's all over. So if anyone still thinks this is going on, that's wrong. I urge you to think very hard not to change this again. I have spent 12 years for my business. I don't want to see it go away so soon. Please give us a chance to continue what we are doing. We will make Charleston happy here. Thank you very much.

36:16 – 38:36Speaker 4

It was very brief about the vending places. This is what I have to say. My wife and I are working in different places in terms of a business. Just an example of where the bid will be about the bidding opportunity. There is a special place where we are standing now. It is near the college building. A college center is coming in our vicinity. A cafe will be built in it. So for us who are working outside, it is a pleasure. So, before we reach the bidding threshold, we need to consider whether vendors can earn money from each place and whether we can afford to continue the business. As my wife and other partners said, we brought this to a higher level than it was. Green tents, red trailers, and mechanical stands started. That is not Charleston. We are Charleston. We want to keep it that way. So, when we move forward in a way that is beneficial to everyone, we must be very careful. Thank you. Alexis Singleton. No. Muhammad Idris. For you. Okay. All the speakers who registered to speak were there. We have received some online feedback. We received a letter from Eastside Community Development Corporation on 76 Aiken Street, 119-121 America Street, Anywhere. We request that the procedures be changed, that a community meeting should be held on the Eastside, that a comprehensive development proposal should be put forward, and that the residents should be given the opportunity to ask for a suitable answer before the general assets are taken over. Against the rezoning of Magnolia Road, we received a comment from Jennifer Boyle. Anthony G. received a comment from Brianne. It has been fully sent to the council. That is all the comments we received. Okay, thank you Madam Clerk. Next, we move on to the petitions and communications. There are a variety of regulations. Commission of the Arts, Resiliency and Sustainability Advisory Committee, Tourism Commission, Livability Review Board. Do you have any questions about this regulation? If not, can I get a motion? Motion approved. I got one second.

38:36Speaker 2

Is that for everyone? Okay.

38:39 – 39:18Speaker 4

I got one second. Councillor Shealy. Okay. If there are no more questions or opinions, I thank everyone who is willing to accept this. The council members who agreed to this are also included in this. So, those who agree, say yes. Those who disagree, say yes. Those who agree are the majority. Next, let's plan the midterm decision in 657 King Street. We have legal advisors. They can respond to any doubts. Or, I want to announce a promise. I announced a promise. I got the right PIN. Councilman Appel. Okay, Councilman Appel is out of the question.

39:20 – 40:52Speaker 4

Is there anything else you would like to ask the staff? If not, please say yes. No objections. The promise has been passed. Now, I would like to pay attention to this television screen. Councilman Brady. As per the report of the Ad-hoc Rules Advisory Committee, Mr. Mayor, the Ad-hoc Rules Advisory Committee was convened at 5 p.m. on July 26, 2020. You must have been aware of the discussions in the CET Hall and Council Chambers, right? We have the pictures of the three mayors there. We want to make sure that there is no specific plan for how to do it. So, the committee has agreed to raise $20,000 for Moon Mayor's tea ceremony. This will be included in the upcoming budget. In addition, we will also prepare a plan. Then, I am suggesting a solution for the women's commission, if anyone is interested. Today, a solution has come. For that, we need to add more to a group of 5 and shift it from 5 to 6. So, it would have been good if we could solve it here itself.

41:03Speaker 1

Avadharipichu? Pindunachchu? Edhaana?

41:05Speaker 4

Ade, adhukonda.

41:06Speaker 1

Pindunaikunnu.

41:07Speaker 4

Sheri, appol ningal Pindunachchu. Council Angam Scar Darden ningalude Bedhagati Prameethe Pindunachchirikunnu.

41:13 – 41:47Speaker 1

E visiyangale kuruche koodudhal endengilum charcha chiyanundo? Chairman Brady, Mayor, ningalude team, Miss Cook ennivarki nyan nanni pareyennu. Stree Commission ile e maatangalil nyan valare aveshathil anna. We have made these seats a priority for all the committees from Charleston to the Commission. We have held meetings with the Council staff and the Mayor's office to ensure that the Commission's decisions are made. So I am very happy about this. I am sure that there will be a lot of progress from the Commission in the coming years.

42:01 – 46:47Speaker 4

Does Council Angam's Court have more questions or opinions on this agenda? We have a permission to vote on this. We have not voted on this. Okay. Um, will I get a permission? The permission has been issued. Those who approve, say yes. Yes, those who oppose, those who approve, are in charge. Now, for a special reason, I am asking Council Angam to do something else. However, it may be a lie. About the pump station on UG Street. Thank you, Mayor. Many will remember, right? On UG Street, a construction plan was decided to take place. We had voted to support Council member Robert Mitchell. He has served for 24 years. Sometimes it can be 25 years. Anyway, that method is being used. We don't even know if it will work. Nevertheless, we are suggesting that the pump station should be named after him. Council member Sheela remembers, Mitchell used to say that there was only one John Boat at this station on Huiji Street. When the vehicle ran into the water without people knowing, our Fire Force went to the John Boat and saved them. There is no water there now, because this is a great method, it is near his house. This is why the council thanks Angam for going. The council was part of his campaign to support Mitchell. So, with that enthusiasm, I strongly encourage the council to name that pump station after Mitchell. I think you should all go and see it, because what we are doing is going to be like the Grigori Pump Station that I mentioned earlier. There is a small park around it. That's why people are surprised. That's a special thing. It's for the person who made the picture. He is not an architect, but I owe a lot of credit to Mr. Matthew F. Fountain. It was difficult for us to earn 5 million. It wasn't enough, but it cost 23 to 24 million to complete. This is one of the main roads back to Charleston. King Street is one of the few streets that go all the way to the peninsula. That's a big um. It was a problem to find another way to go through this in rainy times. If you do not know about the high places in the city, you can go back to another place where there is water. Therefore, it is important to complete this. The hard work and joint efforts to make this possible are also important. I thank everyone in this council and in previous councils who helped to make this a reality. Therefore, Thank you. Pramayam encouraged me. He did a good job. I think this is a great honor and a great achievement. Is there more questions or opinions on this? If not, everyone. Okay, I'm with you. As a council member, I have to accept this. I remember the 50th anniversary of Burke High School going on in this hall years ago. Gregory and Mitchell, who were council members, studied there. They told a story. 50 years ago, after school, UG, Meeting Street, Cavalier Council, under Gregory's leadership, the whole class went to sleep. That's how long this problem has been standing. We can understand from this how much he has done for it. Certainly, he is proud of every letter he wrote at that pump station. That story is always in my mind. There is another story. When people fell into the water without knowing, he used to push their vehicles out and earn money. Yes, Excuse me. Excuse me.

46:47 – 46:58Speaker 1

Let me tell you a story. My mother does not use petrol from that Circle K. Because they believe it will sink into the water. So we have never taken any fuel from the Circle K. Yes. All of that will be resolved now. Um. Okay.

46:58 – 50:39Speaker 4

We have done the right thing by giving the right information. Tell them that those who have this great power are God's servants. Those who are against it, let them know. The servants are the most important. Okay, today we don't have any council wishes. There is a report on the consent agenda for special conditions. There is no need for it to happen. Okay. Let's move on to the committee reports. June 11th is the meeting of the AT&T Council on Councilor Seekings. Thank you, Mayor. Since both are AT&T reports, let's take L1 and L3 together and move forward quickly. We discussed the vendor ordinance that we agreed on on June 11. It came through the Waste and Means Committee today. Therefore, I intend to approve it. In addition, we had a meeting on August 18th to discuss the USDOET Attain grant. I think it came through Ways and Means. It was approved unanimously. I intend to approve it. Finally, we held a preliminary discussion. We are following up on more details about a special event organized by the City Council on Peninsular Photography and Photography. Our people have put forward some very good things. By making an ordinance, accepting it as a special event ordinance, and making sure that it works well with the tourism management activities that we are going to carry out at the end of this year, we will be more focused. So, this is my report on those two issues. I request you to accept this. One amendment has been passed. Will this be repeated for the second time? Thank you. Yes, Pramayam. I think that's right. So, let's announce the public opinion. Councillor Delisandre. Let me say this quickly. I'm happy that Kevin Everly came here and opened his own opinion. I think what he said is right. In his special commission, when public opinion is received, his argument is correct that you should know exactly what you are talking about. So, if we can do anything to make it possible, I will support it. Thank you. Thank you. I have a comment to make about Vendor Space, if you allow me. Thank you all for coming here tonight. I am proud of your presence and the beauty of your presence. I would like to make it clear that we are definitely ready for discussions and wishes. We have received a report. As seen in the previous vote, I think the Council has some wishes. What I have to say to you is that you should try to find a place in King Street that you agree to as an alternative. It should be one that is able to deal with some very fair issues, not in front of shops, but with council members. And then bring it back. But now, there are a lot of places in the peninsula that allow businesses to operate food distribution systems. We are now trying to avoid two places and make it a more efficient process. So this is an ongoing job. As you have heard in some of the previous meetings, I respect your relationship with your businesses, so I am making some suggestions for you. That's why we have announced that it will be accepted. It has gained support. Do you have more questions or opinions? Mayor, we have accepted the proposal in this regard. We will discuss it later.

50:47Speaker 1

I would like to talk about my V.O.G.P. I didn't know if I should wait for that. Yes, according to the procedures.

50:51Speaker 4

Because I think we are approaching the same topic in two ways. So... You can talk about it here as well. Mayor, if you don't mind, I want to say something briefly.

50:57 – 53:12Speaker 1

Certainly, I was just giving my opinion. I would like to explain briefly why I objected to my earlier vote and why I objected to this meeting. Certainly, I have great respect for Council Angam Seekings. These places are in his constituency. Both are in District 4. But these two places are not included in it. I have two problems related to voting tonight. First of all, I can't think of a way for me to give the first speech in the name of time for things to be completed. I find it difficult. I think some assumptions and more and more thoughts are needed here. There are still jobs to be done. So I think it is better to finish those jobs before we go to the first speech. It is a very complicated problem. It is also a problem for other things. The second thing is related to this. But some people know that it will cause financial loss, so we have to think well when we take a step, right? It may not be a legal problem for people who run businesses in special places. But as far as I am concerned, it is a matter of whether it is religious or national. Therefore, to be clear, I voted against it. Because there are still more things to be done. We did not necessarily have to take action to move things forward. Secondly, we know that it will be difficult for people who work in the clouds to return to our actions here. That's why I voted against it now. However, as the Mayor said, and as Councillor Bowen said earlier, I know that Council Angam Seekings is working with a good intention. So I think we will get an opportunity to discuss things during the next speeches.

53:12Speaker 4

Okay. Council Angam Skardhan.

53:15 – 54:14Speaker 1

I only express my opinion on this part. Then when it comes to Ways and Means Voted, it does not matter. In short, I would like to thank him for letting me know his wishes. I am a member of the council led by him. I think he was very respectful, kind, and attentive in presenting details and items. That's because we've fixed some of the language barriers. We've made it clear that batteries are illegal. That's how we've made changes and improvements. But even today, I'm voting against it. Because I can see and understand his concerns about avoiding places on King Street. He has signed with Olshex, Bar 167, Love Shock Fancy, and is very clear about the business he's in. That's what makes me so aware of it. With the blessing of the Council of Seekings and the Mayor, I am happy to have the opportunity to discuss the King Street Bid in Tamil. I can also know the opinion of the Bid through that. So, thank you. Okay, Pramayam has made it clear. You have done a good job.

54:14 – 54:59Speaker 4

Those who agree, say yes. Those who oppose, say yes. Is this an ordinance for vendor places or a ways and means? Otherwise, this is a vote to avoid two places. So, say the name. Name. Okay, there are more favorable votes. Okay, now we are moving on to the Council Angam Waring, Chairman Waring, Public Works and Utilities report. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Everything in this report has been passed on by the committee. So, I request you to accept the report. I beg your pardon. The Prime Minister has made it clear.

54:59Speaker 1

I beg your pardon.

55:00 – 55:27Speaker 4

Is there any further discussion about the general election? If not, those who support it, say yes. Those who oppose it, say yes. There are more favorable votes. Now, to the Council Chairman Seekins. Mr. Yes, I beg your pardon. Mr. Mayor, please go back. The first speech in the Public Works Report has been included. I beg your pardon. I have entered the first sentence in the accepted Public Works report. I have entered the first sentence in it. Yes.

55:27Speaker 2

Yes, sir. Okay, then.

55:30 – 56:00Speaker 4

This was an ordinance from Storm Water Management. Then, do we need an amendment in this or not? No. Yes. I have entered this as a record in the first sentence. Yes, sir. As for the second itty-nitty report, I submitted it in my first report. So, you don't have to come back to me. Okay. Umm, then let's move on to the Ways and Means Committee, Greg. A proposal has been made and it has been approved. With this, my committee report ends.

56:00Speaker 1

Have you included the changes according to the changes made? Yes, just like the changes made in the Vedas, those who approve say yes, those who oppose say yes. Those who approve have won.

56:12 – 1:14:33Speaker 4

In that, the first sentences were also included. PK, who was a member of the Mobile Port Vendor Ordinance Council, had two objections from Garden Anywhere. The record is clear. The third sentence. There is a bill for the third sentence. But it has been changed. That is correct. Yes, correct. And, we have 13 bills for the second sentence. And, we got four according to the distribution. Will I get a discount? Pramayam avadaripichu, sheriayi pindangi. Iveil koodadal charchagal undo, aadu bedagadi veruthiyadu bole aana. Umm, idhil koodadal charchagal illengil, anugoolikunnavar allam, ade, ennu parayuga, idhirkunnavar parayuga. Anugoolikunnavar jeichu. Moonaam vayana. Namukkuro pramayam labichu, aadu sheriayi pindangi itunda. I am going to make this clear now, because all those who agree say yes. Those who oppose say yes. Those who agree have won. I am leaving. I will spend some time in these papers. Umm. A. The end is over. We have a bill for the first time. Um. This is about this. Um. Inum number 1. Do you think that planning is in the hands of the staff to answer any questions? If not, can I accept a request? Prameyam avadaripichu, sheriayi pindangi. Ee vishayatil koodadal charchagal illengil, anugoolikunnavar allam, ade ennu parayuga. Ade, yedarkunnavar, anugoolikunnavar jayichu. Namukku marannu boi, namukku oru executive session unda. Umm. Adhukonda, neemabaramaya upadesham aavisham ulla randu neemabaramaya kaaringalil, executive session ilaekki pogan ulla oru prameyam inikki suigirikaamu. The executive session was very encouraging. All those who agreed, said yes. The legal advice was accepted. Yes, okay, let's go. We'll go to my office. The guests can discuss. That's right. We made a mistake. Okay, let's make a promise to come out of the Executive Session. We made a promise to come out of the Executive Session. We made a promise to come out of the Executive Session. We made a promise to come out of the Executive Session. We made a promise to come out of the Executive Session. We made a promise to come out of the Executive Session. We made a promise to come out of the Executive Session. We made a promise to come out of the Executive Session. We made a promise to come out of the Executive Session. We made a promise to come out of the Executive Session. Can I make a promise? About the discussion that took place in the Executive Session. Therefore, I promise to fulfill the promised agreement completely. I have received any kind of support for that. Is there any discussion now? If not, all those who agree, say yes. Yes, those who agreed have won. If there are no more discussions before this meeting,

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