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City Hall bathroom access for the public

0:45:34

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Council Member Sandy Nurse inquires about the availability of City Hall restrooms to the public, following the mayor's Ur in Luck initiative announcement. Ya-Ting Liu clarifies that City Hall bathrooms are accessible to those with business in the building, not the general public.

  • City Hall is open to people with official business, requiring ID and a reason for entry
  • Restrooms are available to anyone inside the building for official business
  • Access is restricted due to security considerations
Sandy Nurse
0:45:34
So I just have a handful of questions.
0:45:35
I know you have to leave.
0:45:38
I guess, first, this is just a general.
0:45:42
The June announcement of the urine luck initiative, the mayor indicated that city all city halls bathrooms should be open to the public as it's the people house.
0:45:50
And we just wanted to clarify because we got conflicting reports.
0:45:54
Are the city hall restrooms available to the public right now?
Ya-Ting Liu
0:45:59
So the city hall building is open to people that have business here.
0:46:04
Right?
0:46:05
You have to have ID.
0:46:06
You have to be able to enter for a reason, whether it's a hearing or a meeting.
0:46:12
And when you're inside, absolutely.
0:46:15
Right?
0:46:15
That the restrooms here are available to anybody who has business here.
0:46:19
But for in terms of security and other considerations, it's It's for people with business inside
Gale A. Brewer
0:46:29
the building.
Sandy Nurse
0:46:29
Public when you're in here.
Ya-Ting Liu
0:46:31
Public when you're inside the building.
0:46:33
Okay.
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