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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-03 Government Operations Committee Minutes Government Operations Committee Minutes Monday, May 3, 2022 Councilors in Attendance: Hawes (Chair),Tremble, Davitt, Yacoubagha Non-Committee Member Councilors: Fournier,Tremble Staff in Attendance: C. O'Donnell, D. Szewczyk The meeting was called to order by Chair Hawes at 5:36 p.m. 1. Climate Action Update Consultant Josh Rosen and Assistant City Manager O'Donnell provided an update on the ongoing efforts of the regional climate action plan. This process is expected to go through 2023 and a consultant has been chosen by project team called BSC Group/Linnean Solutions who will be holding a kickoff ineeting here shortly. The bids came back higher than expected, so the team has worked to ensure needs are met, as well as the cost. 2. Resolve: Accept and Appropriate $50,000 in Funding from State of Maine for EV Chargers and Regional Climate Action Plan Assistant City Manager O'Donnell reviewed the grant submitted to support additional chargers at the parking garage, as well as Abbot Square. It also included funding for the regional climate action plan. There was discussion about the electricity being free, but with option to change in the future, if desired. A motion to approve and move to full Council was made by Councilor Davitt, seconded by Councilor Tremble, all in favor. 3. Marijuana Ordinance Amendment City Solicitor Szewczyk reviewed proposed changes to the City's marijuana ordinance to update the definition of a medical marijuana dispensary. He explained it is necessary to ensure the definition makes sense given recent changes in state law. It was discussed that additional changes to the recreational marijuana ordinance would be necessary for similar reasons and that this was just a first step. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:58 pm.