Mayor Brandon Johnson takes press questions on Wednesday. [Don Vincent/The Daily Line]

The City Council on Wednesday approved one of two major bond refinancing measures that are aimed at helping get the city’s budget gap under control, with the second one being delayed until the next council meeting at the earliest.

The council also approved a measure to cut the number of items subject to Plan Commission, Community Development Commission review and a measure to allow Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) alternate members to serve in vacant spots on the board.