Moving beyond this significant concern, the council also passed several ordinances on second reading. One notable ordinance involved the sale of properties on Park Avenue. Another piece of legislation was the bond ordinance for various improvements amounting to $5 million, which also saw no public input and passed smoothly.

Furthermore, an ordinance related to the Energy Savings Improvement Program, involving $7 million with $6.665 million in bonds or notes, passed on second reading. An additional financial item of interest was the Bond ordinance Energy savings obligation refunding Bond ordinance for $20 million, which was read and passed by the council.

During the meeting, the council addressed an ordinance amending chapter 7 traffic sections 14 and 15 concerning parking prohibitions on specific streets. This item caused some confusion among council members after a public comment by a member identified as “Gases 58 Curtis,” but ultimately, the ordinance passed following a roll call vote.

The council also consolidated several efficiency items into a consent agenda and approved them without removing any items for separate discussion. This streamlined process evidenced the council’s effectiveness in addressing agenda items.

The public portion of the meeting included concerns raised by residents about police conduct, property maintenance issues, and a suggestion for a public main committee. Additionally, the aftermath of a recent accident on Buckingham Drive was discussed, with residents urging the council to address the safety of the road.

Council President Gabrielle Cahill and council members took the opportunity to make announcements and extend holiday wishes. Councilwoman Sharon Carmichael wished everyone a happy Valentine’s Day and encouraged participation in the fire district commissioner elections. Councilman Dennis Espinosa wished everyone a safe Lunar New Year. Councilwoman Michele Lombardi thanked the Department of Public Works for their snow clearing efforts, while Councilman Linwood D. Rouse and Councilman Kapil K. Shah also extended Valentine’s Day greetings. Mayor Wahler reminded residents of the fire commissioner memorial service and emphasized the importance of cooperation with snow clearing efforts.

Moreover, the council discussed the agenda for the next meeting, which includes various resolutions and ordinances. All were approved.