Votes at a glance: consent calendar, two ordinances and censure amendment adopted

Key formal actions taken by the Lincoln City Council at the meeting:

• Consent calendar approved: Moved by speaker 6 and seconded by speaker 9; roll call indicated affirmative votes from Council member Andrea, Council member Joyner, Council member Brown, Council member Lauritzen and Mayor Carl Skind.

• Ordinance 1077B (Chapter 10.8): Adopted to transfer routine traffic‑control authority to the City Engineer to support data‑driven decisions and design immunity; motion and second taken in open session and approved by voice vote.

• Ordinance 1078B (Title 18): Adopted to permit tattoo and body‑piercing establishments as a permitted use in commercial districts and remove the 400‑foot separation requirement; staff noted AB 1168 (Safe Body Art Act) and county health permits remain in force; motion passed by voice vote.

• Amendment to Resolution 22-113 (censure): Council adopted amended language removing Councilman William Lawrence from all city and regional committees and barring him from serving in any City Council office, including mayor or vice mayor, for the balance of his term; Lawrence recused himself and did not vote.

• Vice mayor appointment: Council confirmed Council member Andrea as vice mayor for the next rotation by motion and second; recorded affirmative votes were noted.

Procedural notes: Several items were adopted by voice vote after brief discussion and limited public comment. The clerk and relevant departments will take follow-up steps (committee reassignments, zoning/licensing updates, administrative procedure documentation).