November 13, 2025 Business, Housing & Zoning Committee
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Liquor license approvals
Gambling license renewals
Grant acceptance for dislocated workers
TIF district certifications
Comprehensive plan amendment at 201 West Broadway
Creamette Building preservation fund modifications
Street name designations for Kirk Washington Jr. and Chee Xiong
Property demolition approvals
Land sales for Emergency Stabilization Pilot Program
Tenant Opportunity to Purchase (TOPA) ordinance
Heritage Preservation Regulations updates
Liquor/sidewalk cafe application for Babii Cajun
Extended hours license for U Tobacco
Extended hours license for Sip of Silk
2025 special assessment levy
Votes (6)
Approval of consent agenda items except item 24
Moved by Jamal Osman · Seconded by N/A
Approval of setting public hearing for item 24
Moved by Jamal Osman · Seconded by N/A
Approval of Heritage Preservation Ordinance
Moved by Chowdhury · Seconded by N/A
Approval of liquor/sidewalk cafe license for Babii Cajun
Moved by Cashman · Seconded by N/A
Approval of extended hours for U Tobacco
Moved by Jamal Osman · Seconded by N/A
Approval of extended hours for Sip of Silk
Moved by Chowdhury · Seconded by N/A
Notable Quotes (3)
The Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act is a chance to give renters the opportunity to purchase a building.
We've done it with another business for about 25 years. We've been good at it.
I'm very concerned that the city is essentially trying to triple dip, not just double dip, in assessing fines against Mr. Sabri.
People (13)
Presiding over the Business, Housing, and Zoning Committee meeting.
Questioned the status and engagement process for the TOPA ordinance.
Responded to inquiries regarding the TOPA ordinance and staff engagement.
Supported the TOPA ordinance and highlighted its impact on housing stability.
Presented updates on the Heritage Preservation Ordinance.
Presented the Babii Cajun liquor license application.
Owner of Babii Cajun, testifying in support of the restaurant's liquor license.
Presented the U Tobacco extended hours application.
Owner of U Tobacco, requesting extended hours until 3:00 AM.
Presented the Sip of Silk extended hours application.
Owner of Sip of Silk, requesting extended hours for the coffee house.
Presented the 2025 special assessment levy for property violations.
Representing Hamudi Sabri regarding special assessment fines on private property.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- November 13, 2025: Business, Housing, and Zoning Committee Meeting
- December 2, 2025: Scheduled public hearings for various items
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Tenant Opportunity to Purchase act giving renters a chance to purchase their buildings.
Updated heritage preservation regulations to streamline landmark identification and design review.