<p>Minutes, Special City Council Meeting, January 17, 2014</p><p>* * * DELIBERATIVE AGENDA * * *</p><p>SPECIAL MEETING, CITY COUNCIL FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2014 CONTOIS AUDITORIUM, CITY HALL 12:00 P.M.</p><p>PRESENT: City Council President Shannon, Councilors Paul, Blais, Ayres, Siegel, Knodell and Hartnett (arrived at 12:13 p.m.); Councilor Worden (via phone at 12:17 p.m.)</p><p>ABSENT: Councilors Bushor, Tracy, Brennan, Aubin, Mason and Decelles</p><p>CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE: Eileen Blackwood and Gene Bergman</p><p>CLERK/TREASURER’S OFFICE: Scott Schrader and Lori Olberg</p><p>CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SHANNON PRESIDING:</p><p>1. AGENDA</p><p>Councilors Siegel and Knodell made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. </p><p>2. CONSENT AGENDA</p><p>On a motion by Councilors Siegel and Knodell, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously, thus taking the actions indicated. </p><p>2.01. COMMUNICATION: Clerk/Treasurer’s Office, re: Notice of Public Hearings Regarding March 4, 2014 Annual City Meeting--Proposed Amendments to the Burlington City Charter *waive the reading, accept the communication and place it on file</p><p>3. PUBLIC HEARING: March 4, 2014 Annual City Meeting—Proposed Charter Change Re Ban on Firearms In Any Establishment With A Liquor License *no action required and</p><p>4. PUBLIC HEARING: March 4, 2014 Annual City Meeting—Proposed Charter Change Re Safe Storage Of Firearms *no action required and</p><p>1 Minutes, Special City Council Meeting, January 17, 2014</p><p>5. PUBLIC HEARING: March 4, 2014 Annual City Meeting—Proposed Charter Change Re Police Confiscation/Seizure Of Weapons During Domestic Abuse Incident *no action required and</p><p>6. PUBLIC HEARING: March 4, 2014 Annual City Meeting—Proposed Charter Change Re Ward Boundaries *no action required</p><p>City Council President Shannon opened the public hearings at 12:08 p.m.</p><p>Name Ward/Affiliation Subject </p><p>Eric Jacobson Westford Resident Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes</p><p>Althea Vassiliades Lock It Inc. In favor of Safe Storage of Firearms</p><p>Sally Kerschner VT Public Health Assoc. In favor of Gun Related Charter Changes</p><p>Marie Adams Gun Sense VT In favor of Gun Related Charter Changes</p><p>Jay Appleton City of Burlington Staff Member Correction to Redistricting Language</p><p>Bill Sprano Huntington Resident Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes</p><p>Eddie Cutler Westminster Resident Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes</p><p>Ian Galbraith Ward 2 Resident Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes</p><p>Robert Bristow-Johnson Ward 7 Resident In favor of Redistricting Map Version 3</p><p>John Klar Orleans Resident Not Proper Forum for Gun Control Discussion</p><p>Eddie Garcia VT Citizens Defense League Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes</p><p>Paul DeCausemacker Colchester Resident Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes</p><p>Gerard Mullen Bolton Resident Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes</p><p>Chris Bradley VT State Rifle & Pistol Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes</p><p>Evan Hughes VT Federation of Sportsmen’s Club Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes</p><p>2 Minutes, Special City Council Meeting, January 17, 2014</p><p>Ryan Sanderson St. Albans Resident Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes</p><p>Kevin Ryan Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes</p><p>City Council President Shannon closed the Public Hearing at 12:40pm.</p><p>7. ADJOURNMENT</p><p>Without objection, City Council President Shannon adjourned the City Council meeting at 12:40 p.m.</p><p>Attest:</p><p>Lori Olberg, Licensing, Records & Voting Coordinator & Amy Bovee, Executive Secretary</p><p>3</p>