Remarks by Rene Champagne
129 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 6
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“I just have a – excuse me. Boy, I must be talking too much. I hope I'm not giving it to you. That's it. That's what – No, I got the Z-Pack. I'm supposed to be clean. Okay. I have a very brief comment and question. If we go down the path that you're suggesting with – probably a good idea we explore more about this topic. I'd like to bring up something we ought to explore, and that is limiting the use of e-bikes to someone 16 years old or older. I'm seeing a lot of kids riding these bikes and riding them at a relatively fast speed. Whether they're on the sidewalk or on the road, to me that…”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I'm going to mention a white paper also.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Yeah, I want to resurrect the white paper that I submitted for inclusion in this agenda, which was not added, unfortunately. Did you submit it to us or didn't make it in? I submitted it to the city manager and to the city attorney.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I JUST WANT TO MAKE ONE MORE COMMENT BECAUSE I WAS INDIRECTLY REFERRED TO BY MR. MEYERS.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“But I would add that there may be, but we need to present them. All we hear are words and we don't see any plan presented. So until we get an actual concept plan of alternate financial mechanisms, We're talking words. Show a plan. No, I agree. Through a white paper.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I've done research on that topic also, and it is private property, and I think we're going to find that the city cannot impose any fee on private property.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Did I hear that the Northwater treatment facility may peak out due to breaching of capacity?”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Quite frankly, I've spoken to quite a few people. I've spoken to many people in the community, both for and against the Rosemarina application. I've spoken to our attorneys, two attorneys, Alan and David, spoken to the city manager the director of growth management Mary Holden I've spoken to I think that probably wraps it up I've spoken to a lot of people I own I've been on the site I've spoken to the applicants Dan high and Dwight”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Yeah, I'm going to have a lot of questions, but before I start, let me just say that I'm taking a neutral position. I am not in favor nor against what's being proposed. I've heard so much information that 2014 approved everything, I started looking into the 2014 resolution. And what I'm finding is what was expressly approved in 2014 was, number one, a dry dock boat barn height up to 53.5 feet. Number two, a service building height up to 44 feet. Number three, a boat dealership with an outside display area. And number four, conditions concerning building size a five-foot angler's cove side…”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“You're contending 2014 was totally approved. I've heard your words. That's right. I'd like to see the document. Show me the document that shows everything you proposed tonight has been approved already in 2014. This was the site plan that was approved in 2014. I'd like to see the document. Show me the document that confirms what you've just said.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“He's contending what we're being presented has been totally approved in 2014. I'm saying show me. Show me the document that totally approves what he's just said. And you know what? I haven't found that document. A vote of counsel? Back records?”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“All right. So what I believe... Resolution 14-20 does not contain a separate operative clause making those kind of approvals. The council agenda called the matter a final site approval or decision, but the recorded motion and operative resolution language granted conditional use. That's the difference, isn't it? So not full approval.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Yeah because everything is hinging are depending upon the 2014 site plan approval I then went and checked and see is there a sunset provision on site plans that have been presented years ago and much to my surprise there is correct and the conditional use expires if it was not timely commenced or was later discontinued. As far as I know, 2014 was never commenced. The site plan for 24 never started, never implemented, and it had a two-year expiration date, so it's null and void, isn't it?”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Well, that would be required for a vote because once again.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“And obviously that wasn't met. Section 3679, which came before the Council on June 16, 2014, had two years. And the variances that you're presenting were not therefore approved because they were not implemented during that period of time, right? The variances you're trying to get approved tonight, you claim multiple times were approved in 2014. I'm saying to you, even if they were, time sunset, made it invalid because they did not get implemented during that one or two year time frame.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“portion of the site right now but where you're proposing the dumpster to be today exists not approved in 2014 it was on the landscaping plan and it my point is the there was no recycling facility within 200 feet of Jack's lookout on the 2014 approval well I'll tell you it it's very confusing to say the least my research suggests that Well, let me even ask a more basic question that may answer all of the questions I've been asking and more that I haven't yet asked. Do your three resolutions tonight depend 100% on 2014? No. Why are we arguing?”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“The reason why we were is because you've been using it”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“in my opinion, you should not be using. You just disregard it. It's immaterial. You're putting forth three brand-new resolutions. Is that correct?”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“And they are not dependent on anything that occurred in 2014 to get approved?”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Then I end my questions because it's a waste of time.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Just to tag on, with all due respect, we are following the process. The requirement is for the City Council to review the three resolutions. That's the process, is it not? That's correct. So we are following the process. And the comments.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“VICE CHAIR? I SPOKE TO MANY COMMUNITY MEMBERS BOTH IN FAVOR AND OPPOSED TO THE ROSE MARINA PETITION AND APPLICATION. I SPOKE TO THE ROSE MARINA MANAGEMENT STAFF. I SPOKE TO INTERNAL STAFF ON GROWTH MANAGEMENT. I TALKED TO OUR ATTORNEYS. And the city manager.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“I just want to clearly understand I like the eight-foot fence. I have no problem with that. But are you saying you're going to”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Doesn't it make the fence more susceptible to wind force because it's a shorter distance? I wouldn't think so.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026