A motion to approve special-event liquor license 2025-21 passed unanimously among members present, authorizing Jose Antonio Vasquez and Essex Writers MC to serve alcohol at an El Día de los Muertos event on Mardi Avenue on Nov. 1, 2025.

The item was presented to the meeting as Item 3. The application was identified in the record as liquor license 2025-21, submitted by Jose Antonio Vasquez on behalf of Essex Writers MC for a special-event on Mardi Avenue scheduled for Nov. 1, 2025. After a motion to approve, the presiding officer called for a voice vote.

Councilmember Esther voted “Aye.” The presiding officer announced the tally as six ayes and one not present and declared the motion passed. No amendments, conditions, or stipulations to the license were stated on the record during the discussion included in the transcript.

After the vote, a motion to adjourn was made and accepted; the presiding officer offered thanks to participants and closed the meeting.