The Public Meeting Index

On November 4, 2026, at 3:30 PM, the City of Delaware Civil Service Commission met in City Hall Council Chambers. Chair Santos presided, with Vice Chair Hurley present. Commissioner Hollingsworth Mansell was excused. The meeting covered approval of minutes, updates to the police officer certified list, a disqualification memo, and staffing updates. The meeting adjourned at 3:37 PM. Approval of Minutes - The commission unanimously approved the motion summary from the October 7, 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting as recorded and transcribed. Discussion Items a. November 2026 Police Officer Certified List - Chief Moore presented the updated list, which added two candidates. One candidate withdrew to take other employment; another candidate failed to respond to contact attempts, leading to a recommended disqualification. The list now contains 25 eligible candidates. Chief Moore noted that the Delaware County Sheriff's Office is starting an academy in December, and the department plans to send three or four candidates, who will be removed from the list upon hiring in the next agenda. - The commission approved the list unanimously (Vice Chair Hurley and Chair Santos voting yes). b. Police Department Disqualification Memo - Chief Moore recommended disqualifying a candidate who failed to acknowledge attempts to contact them to proceed with the next phase of the hiring process. Per civil service rules, the candidate's removal from the list was requested. - The commission approved the disqualification memo unanimously. Staff Comments - Chief Moore reported that, considering pending offers and current academy attendees, the police department has five openings out of an authorized strength of 63 officers. Three of these openings are new positions added in the current budget year. The department is nearing its high limit for staffing, though several candidates are still in training and not yet active. Commissioner Comments - Vice Chair Hurley complimented Chief Moore on a recent article in the Gazette, noting it was a positive piece. Key Outcomes - Approved the November 2026 Police Officer Certified List. - Approved the disqualification of one candidate from the certified list. - Noted the department's current staffing status and upcoming hires for the December academy.

The meeting on November 4, 2026, was recorded but the audio is very faint, making it difficult to discern any substantive discussion. No agenda or minutes are available for this session. The only audible content from the transcription is a statement noting the faint audio, indicating that no formal proceedings were captured.

The Louisville Metro Appropriations Committee, chaired by Councilman Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12), met on November 4, 2026, at 3:05 PM (the agenda had listed a 3:00 PM start time) to consider 20 appropriations from Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) and Capital Infrastructure Funds (CIF). All items on the agenda received committee approval, with several requiring roll call votes for addition to the consent calendar, and others passing via voice vote. The committee action forwarded the legislation to the full Metro Council. Consent Calendar The following items were added to the consent calendar after passing by roll call vote: - O-300-26 (D1, A-One All Stars/Pumpkins in the Park, $8,600) – 6-0 - O-303-26 (D8, Bardstown Road Lights/ABC, $25,730) – 6-0 - O-309-26 (D9, Grinstead Drive Beautification, $5,990) – 7-0 - O-159-26 (D10, Petersburg Estates LED Lights, $8,840) – 7-0 - O-304-26 (D10, Clarks Lane Public Mural, $9,000) – 7-0 Discussion Items - Highlands Community Ministries (O-312-26): Councilman Ken Herndon (D-4) spoke in support of the $2,500 appropriation for the Individual Family Assistance Program (eviction fund), urging other council members to contribute as the organization was seeking $15,000. Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin (D-2) expressed confusion over district eligibility, and ultimately stated she would not contribute since her district would not directly receive the services, saying, "If I don't get nothing out of it, I ain't giving it." - Bardstown Road Street Takeovers (O-303-26): Betsy Foster, legislative assistant for Councilman Ben Reno-Weber (D-8), explained the $25,730 appropriation to the Alcohol Beverage Control Division was for emergency measures—mobile lights and sign boards—to deter street takeovers during the summer. - Sidewalk and Loop Repairs (Items 11 & 12): Councilman Kevin Kramer (R-11) detailed a proactive approach to sidewalk repair ($21,356.12) and noted the $7,500 item for the Louisville Loop was to repair electrical conduit damaged during construction. - Nativity Academy Auction (Item 6): Councilman Ken Herndon (D-4) proposed a $500 amendment. Clerk Sonia Harward advised that the event was the following day and the appropriation structure did not allow for the change; the request was withdrawn. - First Hour Grief (O-313-26): Chair Joseph described the organization's work supporting individuals immediately after traumatic incidents. An amendment by Councilman Dan Seum Jr. (R-13) to add $500 was unanimously adopted, bringing the total to $3,000. - Prisoner's Hope (Item 20): Councilman Dan Seum Jr. (R-13) expressed strong support for the safe reentry program, stating the organization "needs about $2,500 more on the ask." An amendment adding $500 from District 4 was adopted, totaling $3,000. - South End Movie Nights (Item 13): Councilwoman Crystal Bast (R-14) acknowledged the submission was late but requested support for the $5,000 appropriation for event setup costs. - Speed Humps (Item 15): Steve Goodman, legislative assistant for Councilman Khalil Batshon (R-25), noted the importance of the six speed humps and associated signage on Grafton Hall Road to address speeding. Key Outcomes All 20 items on the agenda were approved by the committee, with the votes and amendments noted above. The following items were passed by voice vote or advanced to old business: - CIF110426PW03 (D3, Manslick Road Fence Repair, $3,649.19) - O-312-26 (Highlands Community Ministries, $2,500) - NDF110426MUWm (Metro United Way, Bikes or Bust/Boxes of Love, $5,000) - CONDF110426NASB08 (Nativity Academy Auction, $1,500) - CIF110426PW09 (D9, Honorary Street Signs, $564) - NDF110426VSCCm (South End Movie Nights, $5,000) - CONDF110426DFSm (Dress for Success Louisville, $1,000) - CIF110426PW25 (D25, Grafton Hall Road Speed Humps, $24,256) - NDF110426OLNC06 (Old Louisville Strategic Plan, $5,000) - NDF110426LNA06 (Limerick Community Garden Equipment, $757) - O-313-26 (First Hour Grief, amended to $3,000) - NDF110426LMPDm (LMPD Shop with a Cop, $3,000) - NDF110426PHm (Prisoner's Hope, amended to $3,000) - CIF110426PW11 & CIF110426PW11a (D11, Sidewalks & Loop Electrical Repairs, $28,856.12) The Chair reminded members that the schedule for the next committee meeting might be adjusted due to the National League of Cities conference.

The Board of City Service Commissioners convened virtually on November 4, 2026, at 1:30 PM to consider several personnel and administrative items. All five commissioners were present: President Frank Bock, Vice President Marilyn Miller, and Commissioners Janet Cleary, Steve Smith, and Heidi Wick Spoerl. The meeting was conducted via Microsoft Teams and City Channel 25. Consent Calendar - Approval of October 20, 2026, Meeting Minutes (File 260956): The minutes from the previous meeting were approved with a vote of 4 yes (Commissioners Smith, Cleary, Wick Spoerl, Bock) and 1 abstention (Commissioner Miller, who was absent at that meeting). Discussion Items - Reinstatement of Kenny R. Baker Jr. (File 260957): The Board received a letter from the Commissioner of Public Works supporting the reinstatement of Kenny R. Baker Jr. to the Equipment Operator 1 position in the Department of Public Works, Operations Division-Fleet Services. Commissioners unanimously approved the reinstatement (5 yes). - Extension of Temporary Appointment for Mario Drain (File 260960): The Milwaukee Health Department requested a four-month extension for Health Project Supervisor Mario Drain, retroactive from September 27, 2026, through January 26, 2027, to maintain operations during the implementation of a new workday system and while completing the hiring process for a full-time data and evaluation director. The extension was unanimously approved (5 yes). - Approval of 2027 City Service Meeting Calendar (File 260958): The Department of Employee Relations proposed the 2027 meeting schedule, which was unanimously approved (5 yes). Key Outcomes - All four agenda items were approved without opposition. - Upcoming Appeal Hearing: President Bock noted an appeal hearing scheduled for December 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Commissioner Miller confirmed she could not attend on November 17, 2026, but would be present for the December hearing. Commissioner Smith will preside over the November 17 hearing. - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately 1:55 PM.

The Tulsa Planning Commission held a special meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Tulsa City Council Chamber, 175 E. 2nd St., Second Level, Tulsa, OK. The commission approved the consent calendar and the JR & B Office minor plat, denied the Z-7876 rezoning request, and continued the QT-0039 preliminary plat to November 18, 2026. Reports - The commission received an update on recent City Council actions, including approval of the Vintage Housing project at Sandberg Elementary in East Tulsa, the lot behind the QuikTrip at 36th and Peoria, the AGR horse property, and the 71st and Union corridor plan apartments, which was approved on a 7–1 vote. Second readings for those items were scheduled for the evening of the meeting. Approval of Minutes - Minutes from Meeting No. 4, October 21, 2026, were approved by a 6–0–2 vote, with Commissioners Hood and Turner Addison abstaining. The motion was made by Commissioner Shivel and seconded by Commissioner Humphrey. Consent Calendar - Item 2, Termination and Release of Covenants, was approved unanimously. The item covered property at the northeast corner of East 33rd Street South and South Peoria Avenue (Council District 9; applicant Nathan Cross) and terminated covenants recorded in Book 5419, Page 2648, related to PUD-488 development standards abandoned under PUD-488-A, Ordinance No. 25155. Motion by Commissioner Walker, second by Commissioner Hood. Public Hearing – Rezoning: Z-7876 - The agenda identified the location as west of the intersection of West 76th Place South and South Elwood Avenue; staff described it as just north of the northwest corner of West 81st Street South and South Elwood Avenue. The transcript does not resolve this location discrepancy. - Applicant Mike Thedford, Wallace Design Collective, requested rezoning from RS-3 to RS-3 with an optional development plan to allow private streets for a gated subdivision. The public street, utilities, and 30 platted lots are already in place; only houses remain to be built. - Planning staff recommended denial. Staff planner Nathan said the original plat was designed to connect to a stub street on the south and to provide future connection to the north. Allowing private streets would add crash gates, force all traffic onto South Elwood Avenue directly across from Jinx Elementary School, eliminate the only secondary access toward West 81st Street, and reduce efficiency for emergency, mail, and trash services. Staff also noted that neighbors to the south had objected to the street connection during the original platting and have again emailed in support of gating. - The applicant and developer Jared Newcomb argued that conditions have changed since the original rezoning: apartments to the north are occupied, additional multifamily development is being explored on adjoining land, and the developer hopes to eventually buy adjacent property and extend the private development north. They also said gating would reduce cut-through traffic and align with neighbors’ wishes. - Commissioner Bullmash said staff members are the experts, connectivity should continue through developments, and he is not personally a fan of gates. Public Testimony on Z-7876 - Randy Brandstetter, 7648 South Guthrie Avenue, said he lives three houses south of the development. Since the streets were built, traffic has increased, including drag racing, and children play in the street. He expressed full support for the gate and crash gates, saying they would reduce accident risk and raise property values. - Adrian Collette/White, 7500 South Elwood Avenue, who owns property north of the site, said she came to speak about sidewalks. She supported gating, noting lots have been difficult to sell and the gate could help property values and safety, but she asked the commission to address sidewalk connectivity because a gate could interrupt pedestrian movement and a sidewalk gap already exists to the south. She also raised concerns about the lack of city water access on roughly 40 acres of undeveloped land to the north. - Staff responded that the gate would likely be located west of the sidewalk, sidewalks are built along frontages as properties are developed, and public utility easements would remain available for future connections. The applicant added that a pedestrian connection through the subdivision might be possible, but no vehicular access. Public Hearing – Plats - QT-0039: The preliminary plat at the southwest corner of East 31st Street South and South Yale Avenue (Council District 9; applicant AAB Engineering) was continued to November 18, 2026, pursuant to staff’s request. No speakers appeared. Motion by Commissioner Bullmash, second by Commissioner Turner Addison; the vote was unanimous. - JR & B Office: The minor subdivision plat at the northeast corner of East Marshall Street and North 94th East Avenue (Council District 3; applicant Mark Capron, Wallace Design Collective) was approved unanimously. Staff explained that the preliminary plat had previously been approved but expired; the site is split-zoned, with commercial general for an office and RM1 for a future multifamily building. Staff still needed to review deed of dedication language. The number of multifamily units was not stated. Motion by Commissioner Humphrey, second by Commissioner Bullmash. Key Outcomes - Minutes approved, 6–0–2. - Consent item approved unanimously. - Z-7876 denied per staff recommendation; the denial recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council. Motion by Commissioner Bullmash, second by Commissioner Krug; the vote was unanimous. - QT-0039 continued to November 18, 2026. - JR & B Office minor plat approved unanimously. - After commissioner comments, the commission voted unanimously to adjourn.

The Evansville Board of Public Safety held its 21st scheduled meeting of the year on November 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM (agenda time; provided date/time: 2026-11-04 19:00:00+00:00). The meeting featured a public information session on the Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera system, public comments, and routine approvals including road closures, dumpster permits, and other consent items. The board tabled the vote on the Flock 2026–2027 contract pending receipt of the finalized contract approval form (CAF). Consent Calendar - Dumpster Permit: Approved for 406 SE 1st Street (Environmental Cleaning Solutions, LLC) from November 2 through November 13 for removing wood siding. (Ratification of consensus vote.) - Road Closures and Lane Restrictions: - 704 N 1st Ave lane restriction for bird exclusion work (Swat Pest Management, November 24–25). Approved. - Main Street from NW 9th St to E Sycamore and eastbound lane of E Sycamore from Main St to S. Elsas Ave for Feed Evansville food giveaway (November 25, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM). Approved. - 120 S. Red Bank Road lane restriction for storm structure installation (Russell’s Excavating, November 6–20). Approved. - Ohio Street closure from Ray Becker PKWY to Mead Johnson employee west gate entrance for exterior flashing work (November 14 and 21, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM). Approved. - Dumpster in Street: 1501 Adams Ave (placed on Brookside Drive) from October 29 through November 30 for remodeling debris. Approved. - Secondhand Merchant License: Kaijo Trade & Co., Juliana Wandell, 507 N Greenriver Road. Approved. - Precious Metal Dealer Permit: Premier Gold & Coin, David Charles Arendt, December 15–19 at Hilton Garden Inn. Approved. - Removal of Handicap Parking Space: 517 E Delaware, requested by new property owner Andrew Effinger. Approved. - Approval of Claims: Approved. - Approval of Minutes from October 28, 2026: Approved. - Special Event Permit (Gobbler Gatherer): Evansville Rescue Mission approved for eastbound lane closure on Locust Street and 9th Street between Locust and Walnut Streets, November 23–24, 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM, pending receipt of valid certificate of insurance. Public Comments & Testimony - Philip Alpers (232 Nita Day’s alias): Expressed concerns about Flock cameras, including undisclosed Condor cameras with 32x zoom and live video, audits not addressing national-level side-door loopholes, burst-style image capture (10 frames per second), indefinite retention of case-file PDFs, and questioned why warrants were not used instead of warrantless surveillance. Called for a middle-ground approach. - Christopher Norwich (2728 Harmony Way): Criticized that the public information session was not announced in advance (agenda published only a few hours prior). Questioned whether competitive bidding procedures were followed for the Flock contract (amount over $50,000) and submitted verbal public information requests for documents related to the 2026 and 2027 Flock safety contracts and the ClearView contract renewal. Raised concerns about Flock’s business model not being allowed under European privacy standards, lack of third-party security audits, documented hacks, and over 100 documented abuses nationally (including 7 in Indiana, some with access to Evansville data via data-sharing). Stated that AI-based license plate misidentification has led to wrongful arrests. - Brenda Latham (430 S. Kelsey Avenue): Requested a flashing warning light at the intersection of Walnut Street and South Alvard Boulevard for students crossing to Harper Elementary. Noted lack of crossing guards and drivers not stopping. Her husband was killed in a cycling accident four years ago. The board made a motion directing staff to contact traffic engineering to investigate the intersection for safety improvements, which was unanimously approved. Discussion Items - Public Information Session on Flock ALPR System: - Chief Smith (Evansville Police Department) opened the session, stating the current Flock contract expires in about two weeks. He proposed moving from three-year to one-year contracts to allow annual community re-evaluation. Emphasized no misuse of Flock in Evansville, transparency portal on the website, and internal audits every 45 days. Cited that Flock helped achieve murder clearance rates in the 90th percentile and assisted in recovering a kidnapped child within 20 minutes, locating a silver alert, and identifying suspects in a recent homicide using shared data with Kentucky. - Phil Arnold (Flock Safety Public Affairs Manager, former police chief) described Flock as an ALPR company; cameras only photograph the back of vehicles and license plates (no facial recognition). Data is owned by the agency; retention at EPD is 30 days (up to 90 days if investigation-related with a case number, saved as PDF indefinitely). Discussed guardrails: internal/external audits, automatic pattern detection for misuse, and a new auto-shutoff tool (starting January 2027) that locks out officers if misuse alerts go unanswered. Claimed Flock is the only ALPR company with such safeguards. Mentioned a third-party security audit by Bishop Fox and a bug bounty program. - Capt. Patrick McDonald (oversees criminal investigations) clarified that Evansville uses Falcon and Falcon Flex cameras (still photo, not video) and does not have Condor (facial recognition, weapon detection) or Raven (live pan-tilt-zoom) cameras. Explained that Flock is used as lead information only; all plates are human-verified before enforcement. Stated that a recent federal case in another district ruling evidence inadmissible is not binding locally. Reiterated that no misuse has occurred in Evansville. - Old Business: - Ratification of dumpster permit at 406 SE 1st Street (approved under consent). - Departmental Reports: - Police Department: Request for approval of Flock 2026–2027 contract was tabled (motion carried) until the next meeting on November 18, 2026, pending receipt of the finalized CAF. - Special Event Permit (Sgt. Winsett absent): Annual Gobbler Gatherer event approved as noted in consent calendar. - Other Business: - Fire Department vehicle purchase: Battalion Chief Nick Raver reported that a 2026 Ford F-350 single cab dually was found for $45,604 after sealed bids for a truck to pull the boat received no responses. The purchase had been approved at the previous meeting; the board confirmed the approval is sufficient, and no further vote was needed. - Consumables pricing: Dr. Nay Streeter (purchasing) explained that a request for quotes for fire department consumables (under $50,000 for two months) resulted in a pricing sheet from Boundary. The board approved the pricing agreement (not a contract), with the understanding a formal bid will be issued for future needs. - Change order for E1 heavy rescue apparatus: The September 15, 2026 change order reflecting a revised contract price of $1,096,326 was previously approved subject to CAF approval. The CAF having been submitted and approved, the board formally approved the agreement. Key Outcomes - Flock 2026–2027 Contract: Tabled until the November 18, 2026 meeting (next scheduled meeting) to allow receipt of the finalized CAF. No vote taken. - School Crossing Safety: Board unanimously approved a motion directing staff to contact traffic engineering to investigate installing a flashing warning light at Walnut Street and South Alvard Boulevard for students crossing to Harper Elementary. - Road Closures/Dumpsters/Dealers: All consent items (listed above) approved unanimously during the consent section and subsequent votes. - Claims and Minutes: Approved. - Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 1:00 PM, Civic Center Room 301. - Adjournment: Meeting adjourned.

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM, the Louisville Metro Public Safety Committee held a special meeting to receive an update on the Vision Zero initiative from Claire Yates (Executive Administrator) and Steph Leonard (Transportation Planner II) of the Louisville Metro Department of Transportation. The meeting focused on traffic safety strategies, data collection, and ongoing projects. Discussion Items - Vision Zero Overview: Claire Yates and Steph Leonard presented the city's transportation safety initiative, which is based on the premise that traffic deaths are preventable. They highlighted the "safe system approach," emphasizing safer road design (e.g., Complete Streets) and safer speed management. - High Injury Network: The analysis shows that only 5% of non-interstate road miles account for 55% of fatal and serious injury crashes. 85% of these high-injury network miles are owned by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), requiring close partnership. - Speed Management Plan: Finalized in March 2025, the plan recommends policy changes, street design, education, and enforcement. A survey of over 1,400 people found that 85% believe Louisville Metro should do more to reduce speeding. The city has funded speed probe data acquisition (FY27) and acquired two mobile speed feedback trailers. - World Day of Remembrance: The fifth annual event for road traffic victims will be held Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM at TARC's Union Station (10th & Broadway). - Councilmember Betsy Ruhe (R-21): Asked about speed sign placement standards (current standard unknown; plan recommends evaluating feasibility every quarter mile) and speed tables. She discussed a specific street (one lane each direction) where speed tables might be the only viable option. - Councilmember Andrew Owen (D-9): Noted the tension between public demand for slowing traffic and strong opposition to street calming projects. He requested a data dashboard showing before-and-after crash and injury data for projects like right-sizing on Frankfort Avenue and Lexington Road, to help justify changes to residents. Steph Leonard responded that the new speed probe data (available from October 2024) can support before/after analyses, and a SAFER Streets and Roads for All grant is funding an epidemiologist to link crash and hospital data for more accurate severity reporting. - Councilmember Jonathan Joseph (R-12): Questioned why Dixie Highway is treated as a single 14.5-mile segment in the High Injury Network, while other roads (e.g., Broadway, 7th Street) are broken into smaller pieces. He argued this generalization hinders pinpointing specific issues. Claire Yates noted that the methodology already segments Dixie Highway, but each segment ranked high. He also raised concerns about emergency response times on Dixie Highway due to new medians, asking if data tracks first responder times. Staff offered to check with emergency services. A KYTC corridor study for South Dixie Highway is expected to begin within weeks. - Councilmember Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge (R-24): Expressed enthusiasm for the speed data and asked when data collection would begin (kickoff meeting by end of 2026). She questioned whether the data can evaluate the effectiveness of speed humps and other traffic calming measures; staff confirmed that specific traffic studies can supplement the general data. - Councilmember Betsy Ruhe: Requested data on the effectiveness of past safety investments on Dixie Highway, and discussed the need for equal pre- and post-implementation timeframes for comparison. She also advocated for automated enforcement cameras (red-light and speed) noting that a Florida ticket changed her behavior. Councilmember Bell (Director) noted that the speed management committee includes multiple agencies, and while engineering can reduce speeds, education and driver behavior are also critical. He mentioned a current camera enforcement program on interstates in work zones where tickets are issued via trooper pull-over, but fully automated civil citations have not passed at the state level. Key Outcomes - No formal votes or actions were taken; the meeting was a special discussion only. - Staff will follow up on specific data requests: - Provide baseline speed sign placement standards. - Share data on Dixie Highway safety project effectiveness. - Explore first responder time tracking options. - Investigate feasibility of creating a public dashboard with before/after crash data for completed projects. - The next regular Public Safety Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

The Special Magistrate convened on November 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers to hear five new business items concerning nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing and inoperative vehicles. The cases involved proposed acceptance of liens and authorization for the City to mitigate violations if compliance deadlines were not met. New Business Items - Case M255‑26: Respondent Carolos Rojas LLC at 1152 Beckett St. – Lot Clearing. The agenda proposed accepting the nuisance abatement lien, issuing a compliance deadline order, and authorizing City mitigation if non‑compliance occurred. - Case M256‑26: Respondents Mary Lou Lockman and Beverly J Lockman at 1408 Sunset Point Rd. – Inoperative Vehicle and Lot Clearing. Same proposed order. - Case M257‑26: Respondents Wilmington Svgs Fund SOC FSB TRE, Saluda Grade ALT MTG Trust 2024‑HE1 at 1507 Carlos Ave. – Lot Clearing. Same proposed order. - Case M258‑26: Respondent Veronica Zerman at 301 N Madison Ave. – Lot Clearing. Same proposed order. - Case M259‑26: Respondent Skyview Heights 208 LLC at 74 Windward Is – Lot Clearing. Same proposed order. No public comments, testimonies, or vote tallies were recorded in the available agenda or transcript.

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee met on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 1:30 PM in Council Chambers and via video teleconference, chaired by Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin (D-2). The committee considered one piece of pending legislation: R-151-26, a resolution to honor three victims of the Gibbon explosion by designating an honorary street name. The other listed item (R-142-26, endorsing the Plant Based Treaty) had been held from the previous meeting and was not discussed. Public Comments & Testimony - Regina Garrett, legislative assistant for Councilman Andrew Owen (D-9), presented R-151-26. She explained that the resolution honors Kevens Leemar Dawson, Jr., Austin Jaggers, and Louis Perry by designating the intersection of the unnamed alley and 1955 South Bellaire with honorary street signs. Garrett noted that the second anniversary of the Gibbon explosion is next Thursday (November 12, 2026), and the resolution aims to uplift the families and victims. Discussion Items - Councilwoman Shanklin asked for clarification about which explosion was referenced. Garrett replied that there were two explosions: one in 2003 under the previous facility operator (Didi Williamson) and another more recent explosion two years ago (in 2024) under Givaudan, which caused the three fatalities honored by this resolution. - No other committee members raised questions or concerns. The committee unanimously agreed to advance R-151-26 to the consent calendar. Key Outcomes - R-151-26 was moved to the consent calendar by unanimous consent of the committee members present (Chair Shanklin, Vice Chair JP Lyninger, Councilman Dan Seum, Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins, and Councilwoman Marilyn Parker). This means the resolution will be approved without separate debate at the next full Metro Council meeting on November 12, 2026, pending passage through the appropriations process. - The committee adjourned at approximately 1:50 PM, with a reminder that the next committee (Public Safety) would begin at 2:00 PM.