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October 28, 2015 <br /> Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council <br /> Member Roberts who was excused. <br /> Motion carried. <br /> PUBLIC HEARING — COUNCIL BILL 1509-40 <br /> Council President Bader opened a public hearing regarding Council Bill <br /> No. 1509-40, a proposed ordinance concerning panhandling, encouraging <br /> donations to services in lieu of direct donations to panhandlers, working <br /> with business owners concerning panhandling on private property, and <br /> amending ordinance 1353-87 concerning aggressive begging (Chapter <br /> 9.52 E.M.C.). <br /> Council Member Tuohy suggested stating in the ordinance that a <br /> diversion program should be considered as a first priority. <br /> Considerable discussion ensued. <br /> Council Member Tuohy recommended adding a list of organizations and <br /> social service agencies to the City of Everett web site. <br /> Council Member Murphy suggested an alternative to creating a dedicated <br /> City fund, which would include providing on the City's web site information <br /> about other agencies that accept donations. <br /> Council President Bader invited public comment. <br /> Jason Mohn, Willie Russell, Alan Dorway, Mike Lapointe, all of Everett, <br /> spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. <br /> Melissa Springer, Everett, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. <br /> Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member <br /> Moore, to close the public hearing. <br /> 352 <br />