The Public Meeting Index

[The Audit Committee of the New Bedford City Council met on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:01 PM in the Council Chambers. Chair Sean Oliver presided over the meeting, joined by voting members Councilors Joseph Lopes and Ryan Pereira. Councilors-at-Large James Roy and Shane Burgo attended as non-voting members. The committee addressed three items: the status of monthly expenditure reports, the Mayor's recent staff hire, and the City's health insurance broker fees. The meeting concluded at 8:41 PM.] Discussion Items Item 1: Monthly Expenditure Reports (Matter ID 1155) - City Auditor Quillan Lowney reported significant challenges in generating the monthly reports due to recent staffing reductions and the departure of the CFO. He offered to provide the committee with simplified "Munis printouts" and a cleaner version for the public website lacking narrative analysis until the office stabilizes. He also noted a change in invoice recording (using effective dates) could cause the numbers in any report to fluctuate over time. - Councilor Pereira emphasized the transparency value of the reports. He requested a 5–6 month financial look-back for late December or January. - Councilor Lopes requested that the reports highlight any line item exceeding 75% of the annual allocation. - Outcome: Tabled. The City Auditor agreed to continue providing the requested data in simplified formats. Item 2: Review of Mayor's New Staff Hire (Matter ID 1460) - Chief of Staff Neil Mellow attended. He defended the necessity of filling the Special Assistant to the Mayor position, arguing the office requires full staffing despite budget cuts from an original personnel budget of $826,998. He disputed that the Council's cut to the position was binding under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44. Mellow stated the office currently has a spending balance of $356,000 and is not projecting an immediate deficit. - Councilor Burgo, the motion's author, argued the Council specifically targeted this position based on Mellow's representation during budget hearings that the role would be vacant on July 1. He asserted the intent was to capture savings by not filling an already vacant position. - Councilor Pereira echoed this, stating he reviewed the budget video and confirmed Mellow's statements created the impression the position would not be filled. He accused the Administration of misleading the Council. Pereira also raised concerns about the use of the "Chief of Staff" title and requested the Mayor submit an ordinance to formally create a Chief Operating Officer position subject to Council confirmation. - Councilor Lopes noted that Q1 spending ($225,000) appeared to exceed a straight-line quarterly pro-rata of the budget, raising stewardship concerns. - Outcome: The committee voted to refer the matter to the full City Council with a recommendation of no further action. (Voice vote, motion by Pereira/Lopes). Mr. Mellow agreed to relay the request for a formal COO ordinance to the Mayor. Item 3: Health Insurance Brokers' Fees and Commissions (Matter ID 1462) - Director of Personnel Jose Gouveia explained Lockton's compensation structure: a flat $40,000 annual fee (frozen for three years) plus commissions from insurance carriers, totaling approximately $300,000 annually (0.5% of total plan value). He defended the arrangement, stating it is cost-effective. A discrepancy arose regarding the contract length; Director Gouveia initially stated one year remained but later agreed with the Chair's summation that two years remained. - Councilor Pereira requested a detailed three-year accounting of all commissions and contracts. He argued the city's fiscal crisis necessitates scrutinizing every cost, including broker fees, and questioned whether higher expenditure on consulting could yield net savings. He advocated for an open RFP process. - Councilor Lopes questioned whether a fully fixed-fee contract could be cheaper than the existing commission structure. - Director Gouveia committed to providing the requested documentation within three weeks. - Outcome: Tabled. The Personnel Director is to compile a comprehensive report on all commissions and contracts for the committee's review before further discussion. Key Outcomes - Item 1 (Monthly Reports): Tabled. Auditor to provide simplified expenditure reports and a mid-year review. - Item 2 (Mayor's Staff Hire): Referred to full Council with a recommendation of no further action. - Item 3 (Health Insurance Brokers): Tabled. Director of Personnel to provide a full accounting of broker fees and contracts within three weeks for committee review.

The Leesburg Board of Architectural Review (BAR) held its business meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA. Chair Helen Aikman presided, with Vice Chair Tom O'Neill, Parliamentarian Julie Pasteur, and members Rick Brown, Don Sheuerman, JP Andrews, and Lucas Mason present; all seven members formed a quorum. The webcast was unavailable, so speakers were asked to speak slowly and clearly for the record. No meeting minutes were available; this summary relies on the agenda and transcript. The board adopted the revised agenda (7-0), approved the September 9, 2026 work session minutes (6-0-1, O'Neill abstaining), and heard no member disclosures or general public comments. Consent Calendar - The revised consent agenda contained four items, all approved 7-0 with staff conditions: - TLHPBR2026-0043, 105 Rivanna Terrace SW, replace garage door and fan light window. This item was later reconsidered and deferred; see Key Outcomes. - TLHPBR2026-0048, 7 North King Street, wall sign. - TLHPBR2026-0049, 5 and 7 North King Street, door replacements. - TLHPBR2026-0050, 127 Chesterfield Place SW, door replacement. - During the consent discussion, a board member asked about future griffin-style logos on the doors at 7 North King Street; property owner Megan Malone indicated they are planned for a future application. Public Comments & Testimony - Daniel Taylor, 231 Cornwall Street NW, came forward during the consent public hearing and said he had been told his case (TLHPBR2026-0044) would be heard that night; the chair explained it would be taken up later under new cases. - On 106 Meherrin Terrace, Dory O'Brien of 105 Rivanna Terrace, an HOA member, said it was unreasonable to require exterior muntins when her own identical fanlight window with internal grids had just been approved on consent. She argued the community should not be in the Old and Historic District and was being held to an unfair standard. - Carolyn Wine of 114 Meherrin Terrace said it was absurd to require adding adhesive exterior muntins after 14 years and noted the 1999-2003 townhomes are visibly contemporary and separated from downtown historic buildings. - No public testimony was offered on the 210 Cornwall, 217 South Street, or 231 Cornwall cases. New Cases in the H-1, Old & Historic District TLHPBR2026-0045 – 106 Meherrin Terrace SW, retroactive window replacement - Staff said a vinyl Palladian/fanlight window had been replaced retroactively in a circa 1999 townhome community. Because it has grilles between the glass, staff recommended adding exterior muntins, citing a prior approval at 207 South Street; staff also noted removal could damage surrounding wood. - Applicant Donald Cooper agreed to install exterior muntins. - After public comment, the board approved the case 7-0, with conditions requiring external muntins and staff approval of the product, but allowing Cooper to skip the muntins if a future work session decides grilles-between-glass are acceptable for this development. - The board also agreed to address the broader issue of internal-grille Palladian/fanlight windows in the community at a future work session, with HOA input suggested. TLHPBR2026-0047 – 210 Cornwall Street NW, exterior renovation and rehabilitation - Staff summarized extensive repairs and minor alterations: chimney removal from the historic structure, replacement of a rear door with a window, French doors with sidelights on the rear, some Versatex trim, an accessory-structure chimney removal, and other repair/replacement work. - Applicant Hallie Thompson, who also owns 241 West Market Street, said structural engineers had recommended removing the chimney due to severe water damage, but she was willing to support and retain the exterior chimney. She supported the revised French door design. - The board approved 7-0 with conditions including retaining and repairing the exterior chimney, limiting Versatex trim to 24 inches from grade or allowing thermally modified wood, using the French door design shown at the meeting, and coordinating with staff if historic windows need replacement or field stone is needed. TLHPBR2026-0051 – 217 South Street SE, rear deck replacement - Staff described replacing a deteriorated existing deck with Trex decking and aluminum rails in the same location and size, plus a request for post-cap lighting and stair lighting. Staff supported the deck materials and had concerns about post lighting. - Applicant Kim Ebbers said the contractor preferred low-output lights on all four stair risers, though code requires only the top step; she was flexible about the post-cap lights. - The board approved 7-0, requiring that Trex cut ends be disguised and that all post and stair lighting be down-facing and approved by staff before installation. TLHPBR2026-0044 – 231 Cornwall Street NW, retroactive window alterations - Staff said the late-20th-century Colonial Revival house was built by prominent Leesburg architect Paul Reimer to mimic historic properties. Two windows had been replaced without approval: a three-part window above a stairwell and a bathroom window that was later frosted. - Applicant Daniel Taylor said the original windows had rotted and could not be easily operated; he was willing to replace them with fixed windows that appear to be six-over-six double-hung windows. - The board approved 7-0, requiring six-over-six style replacement windows for both locations, allowing fixed operation because of the stairwell and shower locations, allowing interior frosting for the bathroom window, and requiring final window selections to be submitted to staff. TLHPBR2026-0046 – 114 Meherrin Terrace SW, door and sidelight replacements - This case had been pulled from the consent agenda at the applicant's request. Staff explained that the H1 overlay requires BAR approval for all exterior changes, while the community HOA has independent design guidelines; the town cannot enforce HOA rules, but the applicant must satisfy both. - Applicant Carolyn Wine wanted to replace the front door and sidelights and asked the board to identify acceptable sidelight options so she could take them to her HOA. She preferred a full-light sidelight for interior light and functionality; staff regarded the three-square design as too contemporary for the neighborhood. - Board members said they could support the staff-recommended half-light options and the full-light option, but not the three-square design. - The board approved 7-0 with conditions requiring the applicant to choose option 130, 140, or 160 from the staff report, to confirm the design with her HOA, and to provide the final selection to staff before installation. Key Outcomes - All substantive votes were 7-0: consent agenda; cases 0045, 0047, 0051, 0044, and 0046; reconsideration of consent item 0043; deferral of 0043 to the November 2, 2026 work session; and adjournment. The minutes vote was 6-0-1. - Consent item TLHPBR2026-0043, 105 Rivanna Terrace SW, was reconsidered and deferred to the November 2, 2026 work session because of confusion about whether the approved scope included the fanlight/Palladian window. The work session will also address the broader issue of internal-grille fanlight/Palladian windows in the Meherrin/Rivanna Terrace community. - Staff announced that four BAR terms will expire with the upcoming November council elections; reappointment requires a new application and notification to the appointing council member. Staff also asked board members to report training attendance for the state annual report. - There was no old business or new business; the meeting adjourned by unanimous vote.

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., the Calvert County Planning Commission held a hybrid public hearing in the Chesapeake Room of the County Administration Building in Prince Frederick, MD, with virtual participation via TEAMS. The sole agenda item was a staff presentation on the Department of Public Works Water and Sewer Division's Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan December 2025 Update. Planning Commission members considered whether the update was consistent with the Calvert County Comprehensive Plan and should be recommended to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption. Staff and a consultant from Whitman Requardt and Associates presented the update and responded to Commission questions. Public Comments & Testimony No members of the public provided testimony. No in-person sign-ups or virtual/phone speakers were present; the phone line was initially unavailable but restored before the public comment portion. Discussion Items - Staff explained that the update was initiated to reflect changes in system conditions, growth patterns, regulatory requirements, planned capital improvements, and consistency with the county comprehensive plan and Maryland Department of the Environment requirements. The update revises water and sewer category maps, incorporates approved capital improvement program projects, and updates capacity analyses for water supply, treatment, storage, wastewater conveyance, and treatment. - Consultant Francis Bonkowski noted the plan updates the previous 2014 plan to align with the 2019 Calvert County Comprehensive Plan. After an agency comment period, comments were received and addressed from county and municipal agencies, including Calvert County Planning and Zoning, the Department of Health, the Beaches Water Cooperative, and Anne Arundel County Planning and Zoning. - Commissioner questions raised concerns that the draft did not address recent sewer overflows, including incidents at Solomons and continuing problems in Chesapeake Beach. Public Works Director J.R. Cosgrove described one Solomons pump station failure caused by aging pumps and an electrical surge, acknowledged infrastructure age and funding limits, and stated that improvements such as watertight manhole covers are underway. - Commissioners also raised concerns about aquifer sustainability, sea level rise impacts on septic systems and treatment facilities, saltwater infiltration, PFAS contamination, outdated arsenic data from 2003, and the need to address climate change in functional plans. Staff noted that new state climate-change requirements as of October 1 apply to comprehensive and geographic plans, not functional plans like the water and sewer plan; however, commissioners asked for these topics to be included. - Director Cosgrove warned that delaying approval could affect MDE funding. He cited the Highland sewer system category change: an application was denied by MDE because the comprehensive plan had not yet been approved. Key Outcomes - An initial motion to return the draft to staff was restated as a motion to find the plan not consistent with the comprehensive plan because it inadequately treated aquifer sustainability, sea level rise, saltwater infiltration, PFAS, arsenic, and recent wastewater spills and remediation. That motion failed on a roll call vote, 2 in favor and 5 opposed. - A subsequent motion was made to close the record, find the proposed Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan December 2025 Update consistent with the Calvert County Comprehensive Plan, and recommend adoption by the Board of County Commissioners, conditioned on inclusion of sections on aquifer sustainability; sea level rise impacts on septic and water treatment facilities; saltwater infiltration; PFAS and arsenic levels; and recent wastewater treatment plant spills and remediation issues. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously on a roll call vote. - The Planning Commission therefore approved the update with those conditions and will transmit its consistency finding and adoption recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.

The City of Miramar Commission held a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Commission Chambers. The meeting included proclamations, presentations, public comment, consent agenda approvals, board appointments, and a resolution for a water treatment plant project. All votes were unanimous. Proclamations & Presentations - Lowe's Appreciation Day: Vice Mayor Edwards presented a proclamation recognizing Lowe's for donations to the Miramar Community Garden. Store manager Mr. Arvin H. Chan accepted. - Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Commissioner Colbourne proclaimed October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Ms. Valerie Minard accepted. Statistics cited: Florida reported 69,529 domestic violence offenses in 2025, with 220 deaths; Broward County 3,888 offenses; Miramar's victim services unit assisted 1,056 individuals in 2024. - National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Commissioner Cherasard proclaimed October 2026 with theme "Celebrating Value and Talent." Ms. Kimberly Williams accepted, highlighting the Miramar Employability Games. - World Food Day: Commissioner Cherasard presented a video showcasing the city's food pantry at the Alexander P. Davis Multi-Service Center. Hours: Monday–Friday, walk-in 2–5 PM, appointments available. Residents must show Miramar ID or utility bill. - Retirement Recognition: Commissioner Colbourne recognized Mr. Seymour Harden, Park Manager, retiring after 36 years of service (since December 24, 1990). He was known as "the Oracle." Public Comments & Testimony - Sean Williams (6304 SW 30th Street, 34-year resident, 20-year city employee) spoke regarding rezoning application ZR2025-0001 (Key Platinum) at 6341/6365 SW 30th Street. He expressed concerns about staff analysis recommending approval, stating: two parcels (0.62 acres) rezoned from single-family to multifamily could allow a 38-unit building; 77% of 27 parcels on the block have same ownership for ≥10 years, 54% for ≥20 years, 31% for ≥30 years. He argued the staff report lacks technical studies and that zoning decisions should not be deferred to later site plan review. He asked what changed to make existing single-family zoning no longer appropriate. Mayor Messam noted the application will go through Planning & Zoning Board and then to Commission, with future public participation. Consent Calendar - All items approved unanimously (5-0): 1. Minutes from Sept 14, 2026 Public Hearing. 2. Temp. Reso. R8790 – Ballistic vests/helmets from GL Distributors ($22,803.97, total $97,802.97 FY2026). 3. Temp. Reso. R8795 – Hydromax USA for fire hydrant valve repair/construction, not-to-exceed $500,000/year. 4. Temp. Reso. R8800 – Annual utilities supplies from Core & Main, Ferguson, W.W. Grainger ($500,000 total FY2027). 5. Temp. Reso. R8803 – Cybersecurity services/software from vTechio ($210,728 FY2027). 6. Temp. Reso. R8808 – Audio-visual/network system for EOC from Mason Technologies ($288,451). 7. Temp. Reso. R8832 – Fire Station 84 generator replacement from All Florida Contracting ($233,360). 8. Temp. Reso. R8834 – Naming Rights Consultant Services from The Superlative Group ($103,000 + $10,000 contingency = $113,000). Resolutions (Separate Votes) - Item 9 – Board Appointments (Temp. Reso. R8835): Approved unanimously. Appointments: - Elderly Affairs Advisory Board: Don Ferdinand (Mayor Messam). - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Sefoy Bram (Commissioner Chambers). - Planning and Zoning Board (alternate at large): Luis Barrios (nominated by Commissioner Chambers, seconded). - Sister Cities Board (educational at large): Everton R. Thompson. - Item 10 – East Water Treatment Plant Sand Separator Project (Temp. Reso. R8798): Approved unanimously. Award to Razorback, LLC, not-to-exceed $2,114,000. This is a re-bid (first solicitation March 2026 had three non-responsive bidders; second received two responsive bids). The project removes sand from raw water to protect downstream filters and membranes, reducing maintenance and improving water quality for the east Miramar service area (connected to west plant). Discussion Items - Commissioner Chambers proposed replacing the elevator on one side of the building; City Manager noted. - Vice Mayor Edwards reported on Premier Patriots Poise, Presence & Purpose enrichment series at Miramar High School (first session Oct 19 on communication; next Oct 26 on poise; Nov 16 dining etiquette; Dec 10 banquet). Also announced community conversation Nov 10 on home/fire safety. - Commissioner Colbourne promoted medication disposal event Oct 24 (10 AM–2 PM at police department) and Miramar Mile run (date not specified). - Commissioner Chambers reminded of Food & Wine Festival Oct 23 at 5 PM at the library, with donations benefiting Love Job program (utility assistance). Also urged residents to research candidates/amendments for Nov 3 election. - Commissioner Cherasard praised MCC chefs, promoted gospel concert Nov 20 (Jekalen Carr), a Fall Fair Nov 21 at Shirley Branca Park, and a free Alzheimer's 5K Dec 5. She suggested the city engage with G20 events (Dec 14–16, Doral) to showcase Miramar; Mayor noted inquiries already received. - Mayor Messam announced State of Your Neighborhood meeting with Sunset Lakes (Oct 26, 6–8 PM); State of the City address Oct 29 at United Technology Institute (theme: "The Promise, The Grid, The Charge"). Also updated on Miami-Dade incinerator issue: dispute over closing Cavanta site; Doral yet to contribute funding; cost pressures may keep Airport West on table. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved 5-0. - Board Appointments (R8835): Approved 5-0. - East WTP Sand Separator Project (R8798): Approved 5-0. - Next Meeting: Regular meeting November 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM, preceded by closed-door executive session at 6:00 PM regarding litigation (Adriana Pamales v. City of Miramar, case CAC-25-01476) for approximately 15 minutes.

The Newark Municipal Council held its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 920 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey. Council President Luis A. Quintana presided. The meeting included a lengthy public comment period, adoption and deferral of ordinances, numerous grant and contract resolutions, land-sale and redevelopment approvals, and council announcements. Consent Calendar - Approved reports from the Central Planning Board (minutes, May through August 2026) and NJIT financial statements as of June 30, 2026. - Adopted Ordinance 6F-a on first reading, authorizing a lease with Bethany Baptist Church at 275 West Market Street for $30,000 annually in $2,500 monthly installments to provide senior services. A public hearing was scheduled for November 5, 2026. - Deferred Ordinances 6PSF-a and 6PSF-b, the Livingston and Somerset affordable housing financial-agreement assignments to Tethys entities. - Adopted Administration resolutions 7R1-a through 7R1-g, including: $3,131,050 in additional Ryan White HIV grant funds, bringing the cumulative grant to $5,852,494; a $119,372 public health infrastructure grant; a $10,000 hypertensive quality project grant; a $17,394 Greater Newark Conservancy grant; a $125,000 gift for grant-process efficiency; a $41,492,738 temporary operating appropriation for November 2026; and a $51,980 stormwater utility grant with a $49,543.44 in-kind city match. Councilwoman Jackson abstained on 7R1-f, the operating appropriation. - Adopted Administration procurement resolutions 7R1-h through 7R1-k and the NOAA grant resolution 7R1-l: firearms and protective equipment state contract amendment to not exceed $950,000; tree services state contract not to exceed $1,400,000; hardware/tools/supplies bid contracts not to exceed $1,072,000; lead-analysis laboratory services not to exceed $110,000; and a $25,000 NOAA heat tabletop exercise grant. - Adopted Economic and Housing Development resolutions 7R2-b through 7R2-f, 7R2-g, 7R2-i, 7R2-k through 7R2-n. 7R2-a was returned to administration; 7R2-h and 7R2-j were deferred; 7R2-k was moved forward after being deferred. These included private land sales and redevelopment agreements for market-rate, workforce, and affordable housing, a subordination agreement for Nobre Development, a 30-year tax abatement for Nevada Preservation's 306-unit affordable senior rehabilitation at 987-997 Broad Street, a $3,000,000 New Jersey Turnpike Authority contribution for Newark Riverfront Park Phase D improvements, and a resolution supporting South Seventh Development's Affordable Housing Trust Fund application. Councilman Ramos changed his vote to abstain on 7R2-n. - Adopted Engineering resolutions 7R3-a through 7R3-c, including an elevator modernization change order increasing the contract to $338,050, a Safe Streets to Newark's Transit Hub contract with J.A. Alexander, Inc. for $736,880.65, and a five-ward paving contract for $4,597,736.23. Councilwoman Jackson abstained. - Adopted Health and Community Wellness resolutions 7R5-a through 7R5-e, including a $1,000,000 HRSA grant extension, additional Ryan White funding, a $119,372 LPHIG grant, a $739,005 sickle cell grant, and a $10,000 Greater Newark HealthCare Coalition grant. - Adopted the Mayor's Office resolution 7R7-a for visiting municipal court judges not to exceed $175,000. - Returned 7R8-a, the 2026 municipal budget amendment, to the administration. - Adopted 7R8-b, appointing Victoria F. Pratt as Municipal Court Judge and Chief Judge for November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2029, after amending the resolution to list the Office of the Mayor as the proper department. - Adopted 7R8-c declaring November 2026 as National Family Caregivers Month; adopted 7R8-d recognizing and commending numerous individuals and organizations; amended and adopted 7R8-e expressing sorrow and regret, adding Eddie Osborne, Keith Pollard, Trinet Denine Williams, Raphael Rivera, Brenda Renee Folks, and Ali Kareem Glanton Mohammed. - Adopted Water and Sewer Utility resolutions 7R12-a through 7R12-d: a close-out change order for emergency water main repair bringing the Montana Construction contract to $6,784,668.22, two valve inspection/testing contracts totaling $752,787.00 and $788,450.00, and a Pequannock sludge lagoon remediation contract for $5,919,420.00. - Adopted add-on agenda items: 7R1-s (state contract for elevator maintenance), 7R20-s (private sale/redevelopment for an eight-unit affordable rental housing development), 7R2-pas (Healthy Homes Initiative support; Councilwoman Jackson later changed her vote to abstain), 7R2-qas (Affordable Housing Trust Fund support), 8D-as (ordinance establishing investigation and abatement procedures for illegal property conversions, first reading), and 8E-as (ordinance allowing construction in traffic zones to begin at 8 a.m., first reading). Public Comments & Testimony - Felicia Alston-Singleton promoted an October 24 housing workshop at Rutgers Law School with HUD, DCA, the City, and Legal Services, and urged the council to scrutinize HUD transfer agreements involving Livingston, Somerset, Zion Hills, and George King Village. - Lisa Mitchellson-Parker criticized the lack of an adopted budget, alleged that $18 million has been allocated to City Hall elevators since 2017 while only one elevator works, and called for accountability and an end to what she called gentrification. - Alif Muhammad paid tribute to former Councilman Eddie Osborne and criticized how Osborne was removed from the Housing Authority, urging officials to treat people with dignity. - Latoya Jackson-Tucker demanded passage of the fossil fuel ordinance, described receiving a police accident report with her name misspelled, and asked for police accountability and follow-through from Councilman Crump's office. - Elijah Morgano said he represents Lenape land, demanded a full accounting of every PILOT in the city, called for binding community benefit agreements with jobs and affordable units, and argued that PILOTs deprive schools of revenue. - Marilyn Sowell described years of cyberstalking, her sister's medical devices being interfered with, and being dismissed by police when she sought help, asking the council to protect her family. - Odesser Prindle, former aide to the late Mildred Coleman Crump, asked the council to name the council chambers after Crump, describing her lifelong service to Newark residents. - Maryam Bey, a city employee and Newark resident, said she would not be intimidated for reporting workplace concerns, submitted documents about a young man she said was falsely arrested, and raised senior housing needs. - Anthony D'Angelo, owner of Tony's Service Center, complained about illegal demolition and used-car operations near his business, praised Inspector Valerie Murphy, and asked the city to enforce code violations. - Shakir McDougall urged the council to hold technology companies accountable for child safety and artificial intelligence, asking for corporate leaders to meet with Newark parents, educators, and officials. - Lamont Vaughn criticized Newark Police conduct, citing the incident involving Sergeant Hernandez and a 14-year-old girl, pledged to continue recording police, and demanded accountability in the Justice for Wally Bay case. - Munirah El-Bomani criticized the city for not having an approved budget, called for Business Administrator Eric Pennington to resign, and said affirmative action and housing/job disparity recommendations have been ignored. - Reginald Turner described problems at 1060 Broad Street, a senior building, including bus parking from a Symphony Hall event blocking drop-offs, curfew changes, and what he said were escalating tensions; he asked for an investigation and a meeting with management and ownership. - Nadirah Brown asked the council to create relocation assistance for tenants when landlords fail them, criticized health care treatment after a stabbing victim was denied timely X-rays, and called on residents to organize. - Sara Crispin addressed young people directly, affirming their resilience and urging them to protect themselves, seek help, and reject the idea that they must become cruel to be powerful. - Dr. Leah Owens, policy analyst for the South Ward Environmental Alliance, requested that File 251510, the Newark Fossil Free Future Ordinance, be placed on the agenda and voted on. She described the ordinance as prohibiting public investments in future fossil fuel facilities and banning new or expanded major sources of air pollution, and noted the Central Planning Board's failure to transmit a report within 35 days. - Opal R. Wright spoke about the Dodd-Frank Act, focusing on financial market utilities, Federal Reserve balances, and notice requirements for proposed rule changes. - Dr. Wale Idris said his organization's Felakuti program was duplicated by Newark Symphony Hall and then terminated after a disputed missed payment. He asked the council for partnership, proclamations, introductions to economic development partners, and a point of contact. - Queen Dannisha Clyburn made demands for council meetings about youth programs and the "Monsters" performance dispute, warned of housing scams, and said residents are prepared to organize and petition for change. Councilman Kelly responded that he had tried to book the Monsters youth group, but an adult performer refused to step aside, and that his office had offered to meet. Discussion Items - Business Administrator Eric Pennington said the amended 2026 budget is expected to be introduced at the next council meeting, around November 4 or 5, after ongoing discussions with the state examiner. He said tax rates are expected to remain the same if the state accepts the submission. - Pennington provided an elevator modernization update: elevators 2 and 4 were delayed but expected to be completed by the end of next month, followed by the remaining two elevators. Councilman Ramos asked for a full accounting of all elevator funds, and Councilman Crump asked whether the prior contractor, Big Apple, would be penalized; Pennington said the matter is being reviewed with legal counsel. - Councilman Ramos requested information about municipal court judge terms and reappointments. Pennington said three holdover judges and two judges with terms expiring in the first quarter of next year are being interviewed by the judicial reappointments committee, and the council's judicial committee will be involved. - During the Water and Sewer Utility vote, Councilwoman Jackson asked about the 11th Avenue water main break. The water director said crews are waiting on supplies, repairing other mains, and evaluating the pipe before restoring service. - On Communication 8-a, the Summer Avenue Apartments tax abatement, the administration said the agenda incorrectly stated 25 years; the approved term was 20 years. The council advanced the ordinance out of communications with an amendment to correct the term to be submitted later. Councilman Ramos requested an analysis of abatement terms for similarly sized projects over the past five years. - Councilman Crump told Dr. Owens and SWEA that the Fossil Free Ordinance would not be voted on that night but that he would work to place it on the next agenda. - Council members directed a letter to Symphony Hall management about bus parking and also requested a meeting with management and ownership of 1060 Broad Street to address senior residents' complaints. Key Outcomes - Adopted 6F-a on first reading; public hearing set for November 5, 2026. - Deferred 6PSF-a and 6PSF-b. - Returned 7R2-a, 7R8-a, and 9-a to the administration. - Adopted all remaining resolutions listed above, with abstentions as noted: Jackson on 7R1-f, 7R3-a through 7R3-c, and 7R2-pas; Ramos on 7R2-n. - Advanced Communications 8-a (with a planned 20-year abatement amendment), 8-b, and 8-c to first reading; public hearings scheduled for November 5, 2026. - Adopted add-on ordinances 8D-as and 8E-as on first reading with public hearings on November 5, 2026. - The council noted the absence of members on several roll calls, including Councilwoman Scott-Rountree on 7R7-a and 7R8-a.

The Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular session on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM in City Hall Council Chamber, 101 W. Abram Street, Arlington, Texas. Chair Dr. Ignacio Nunez presided, and Commissioner Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. The commission approved the previous meeting minutes, adopted revised Rules for Public Comment, acted on consent plat items, continued two items, and voted to recommend approval of two planned development cases. Minutes and Rules of Procedure - The October 7, 2026 regular session minutes were approved unanimously without amendments. - The commission approved, 9-0, an amendment to the Rules for Public Comment to align with City Council's revised rules, adopted by Resolution 26-303 on September 29, 2026, under UDC Section 933 and recent court decisions. Consent Calendar - Final Plat - Avenue E Holdings LLC Addition, Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, zoned Industrial Manufacturing (IM), at approximately 2901 Avenue E East: approved with conditions. - Final Plat - Assured Bowman Addition, Lots 1, 1X, and 2, Block 1, zoned PD-Community Commercial (PD-CC), at approximately 4727/4735 Bowman Springs Road and 7103/7105 West Interstate 20: approved with conditions. - Replat - Bob-O-Links Addition, zoned Community Commercial (CC), at approximately 3675 South Collins Street and 1001 East Arbrook Boulevard: approved with conditions. - Replat - J.C. Houston Addition, Lot 2R, zoned CC, Neighborhood Commercial, and Residential Multi-Family-22 (RMF-22), at approximately 6001/6041 US Hwy 287 and 6016 Myers Road: approved with conditions; Commissioner Sumter abstained on this item. - Final Plat - Yardly Loretta Day Addition, with multiple lots and blocks in PD RM-12 and CC zoning: disapproved on consent. The motion to disapprove passed 8-0 with one abstention. Notice of Continuation - PD26-16 (511 North Davis Drive), a request to change zoning from RM-12 to Planned Development for RM-12 with a Development Plan on approximately 0.256 acres, was continued indefinitely on a 9-0 vote. Public Comments & Testimony - No general public speakers appeared for the consent agenda, continuation, or zoning cases. Applicant representatives spoke during each public hearing, and no opposition speakers appeared. - For the zoning cases, staff confirmed no letters of support or opposition were received for ZA26-04, PD26-09, or PD26-18. Discussion Items ZA26-04 (5400 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive) - Staff Planner Alex Van Amberg presented the request to change zoning from Airport Overlay-Office Commercial and Airport Overlay-General Commercial to Airport Overlay-Flex Hybrid on approximately 5.322 acres. The site is undeveloped; the submitted conceptual site plan is not binding and would be followed by formal site plan review and commercial building permits. Staff noted the Flex Hybrid zoning does not fully align with the Comprehensive Plan's established residential designation but could provide businesses that support the Arlington Municipal Airport. - Applicant Michael Morgan said the property is across from the airport, the current split zoning does not make sense, and the goal is flexible space for small to medium businesses such as e-commerce packaging or airport-related services. - Commissioners Blake, Tolumbus, Sumter, and Johnson each expressed concern that a straight zoning change was too open-ended and stated a preference for a Planned Development so specific uses, building design, setbacks, and compatibility with nearby residential uses could be reviewed. They noted Flex Hybrid does not allow warehouse use, which the applicant mentioned, and that a PD could include that use if appropriate. - The applicant agreed to continue the case. The commission voted 9-0 to continue ZA26-04 indefinitely; staff advised that the case would become a new review cycle with a new case number. The agenda had listed a tentative City Council date of 11-10-2026 before the continuation. PD26-09 (2245 Carter Drive) - Principal Planner Clifford Golden presented the request for a Planned Development for Residential Multi-Family-22 uses with a Development Plan on approximately 5.899 acres. The project would include 36 two-bedroom units (each 1,816 square feet) in nine two-story buildings, about six units per acre, with one access point off Carter Drive. Twenty percent of the site is in floodplain and would remain a natural recreational area with a dog park and two pavilions. After prior continuations, the applicant added fencing along Carter Drive, additional parking and carports, sidewalks, and improved building elevations. - The applicant was unable to add a gate because Summit Midstream, the gas pipeline company, requires access to its valve yard. The applicant also appeared before East Arlington Renewal on October 1, 2026; East Arlington Renewal voted favorably that the project would elevate the neighborhood. - Applicant Jeff Hamilton, engineer and representative of Pioneer Village LLC, stated the project includes 70% tree preservation, noting the staff report cited 75% depending on measurement method, and that all requested changes were addressed except the gate. He agreed to board-on-board fencing around the valve station. - The commission voted 9-0 to approve PD26-09 with the requirement that the valve station be enclosed with board-on-board fencing. A tentative City Council date of 11-10-2026 was listed on the agenda. PD26-18 (1400 Blue Danube) - Staff presented the request for a Planned Development for Light Industrial uses plus auto repair garage, major, on the former North Texas Collision Center site. The site is an existing industrial property with three structures; the largest is 13,418 square feet, and no new structures are proposed. The use would reestablish a previously existing auto repair garage. Staff recommended approval with conditions related to fencing, landscaping, parking surfaces, and dumpster screening. - The agenda and staff presentation differ slightly on acreage: the agenda says approximately 1.392 acres, while staff stated 1.386 acres. - Applicant Michael Stanley from Grand Prairie and owner Edward Pena, an Arlington resident, said the original Arlington shop closed after COVID-19, the business continues at other locations and supports 36 full-time employees, and the site would provide 37 parking spaces, about 16% more than required, with no long-term vehicle storage. - Commissioner Tolumbus requested landscape islands to define the new parking area; the applicant agreed. The commission voted 9-0 to approve PD26-18 with an amendment adding a landscape buffer/islands and with the four staff recommendations included. A tentative City Council date of 12-08-2026 was listed on the agenda. Staff Announcements & Future Meetings - Staff announced two awards from the Texas American Planning Association conference: a Gold Award for public outreach for the Growing a Better Arlington board game and the Planning Excellence Award, received by only 61 cities in Texas. - The chair announced his 43-year softball team won the city's most recent summer league championship. - The next regular session was set for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Key Outcomes - Adopted revised Rules for Public Comment (9-0). - Approved four consent plats with conditions; Commissioner Sumter abstained on the J.C. Houston Addition, and a separate abstention occurred on the Yardly Loretta Day Addition disapproval. - Disapproved the Yardly Loretta Day Addition plat (8-0, one abstention). - Continued PD26-16 (511 North Davis Drive) indefinitely (9-0). - Continued ZA26-04 (5400 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive) indefinitely (9-0) to allow the applicant to consider a Planned Development. - Recommended approval of PD26-09 (2245 Carter Drive) with board-on-board fencing around the valve station (9-0). - Recommended approval of PD26-18 (1400 Blue Danube) with a landscape island amendment and staff conditions (9-0). - Next meeting: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

This was the fourth or fifth meeting of the special committee, held on October 21, 2026, at 3:30 PM. The committee focused on preventing drownings and elopement incidents involving children, especially those with autism. Presentations were given by the Northeast Florida Regional Council, Duval County Public Schools, St. Johns River Water Management District, Jacksonville Public Works, and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Dive Team. The committee discussed current regulations, design standards for retention ponds, enforcement challenges, and potential legislative and policy solutions. Discussion Items - Working Group Update (Tyler Nolan, Northeast Florida Regional Council): Nolan reported on the working group's progress, which has been synthesizing information from previous meetings into recommendations. Key areas include elopement prevention, elopement recovery, and flotation/swimming lessons. The group identified several initiatives: sustaining the working group to implement actions; partnering with Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) on school-based water safety; examining a 1,000-foot buffer around high-risk properties for risk analysis; targeting registry outreach; sourcing hardware and creating tiered toolkits for alarms and locks (with partners like Home Depot); and creating a centralized landing page and event calendar to improve public messaging. The group found that Duval County has 9,700 ponds, and many existing programs need better promotion. A final report is being prepared. - Duval County Public Schools Presentation (Dr. Heather Albritton and Jason Merkison): DCPS described current water safety education, which includes required information for families on drowning prevention and K-12 health/physical education benchmarks for water safety. They noted that DCPS can serve as a mouthpiece for community resources but faces barriers such as access, transportation, cost, and limited instructional time. Jason Merkison emphasized the need for accessible information for families of students with disabilities, including those with wandering tendencies, and highlighted work on adaptive swimming and transportation solutions. Regarding charter and private schools, DCPS noted that public-facing resources are available to all, but proprietary curriculum is DCPS-only. - St. Johns River Water Management District Presentation (Mary Ellen Winkler): Winkler explained the district's environmental resource permitting (ERP) program. For wet ponds, if side slopes are steeper than 4:1, fencing or a barrier is required. The district conducted a search and found fewer than 20 permitted ponds in Duval County with fencing requirements; all were in compliance. Permittees (e.g., HOAs) must inspect ponds every two years (or based on a 2024 rule update ranging from one to five years). The district does not have field preemption on this topic, so the city can adopt stricter regulations (e.g., requiring fencing on all ponds regardless of slope). Changing district rules would require rulemaking under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, including cost analysis and potential legislative ratification. Winkler also noted that the district inspects larger projects and transfer points (developer to HOA) and investigates complaints. She offered to provide data on compliance over the last three years. - City of Jacksonville Public Works Presentation (Steve Long): Long presented the city's pond design criteria, which follow similar requirements: side slopes shall not be steeper than 4:1 unless fencing is provided (minimum 4 feet tall). City standards require fencing for steeper slopes, including specific cases for dry and wet ponds with varying depth triggers. The city does not approve vegetative barriers like hedges. Long stated that dry ponds are rare in Jacksonville due to soil and water table conditions. The city inspects its own ponds at least every three years under its NPDES permit, with more frequent maintenance inspections. There are currently no city ponds out of compliance. Complaints can be filed via 630-CITY or the MyJax system. - Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Dive Team (Sgt. Jet Overall): Overall described the dive team's role in recovering evidence and bodies from water, including the recent drownings of two children and an adult. He stated that design changes would not hinder their recovery efforts, as they train for various environments. In response to a question, he noted that children who elope and drown are typically found close to the bank, as they enter the water and lose footing on the slope. - Committee Member Discussion: Councilmember Gay suggested the city should take the lead by implementing precautionary measures on its own projects and encouraging private developers through incentives and zoning discussions. Councilmember Clark Murray called for research into legal aspects (Chapter 120 and Chapter 373, Florida Statutes) and permitting processes to understand how to codify requirements. She emphasized that the charge is to save lives. Chair Gaffney indicated the next meeting would be the final one, with the working group to present a wrap-up and all recommendations. He asked members to bring any draft legislation to the next meeting. Key Outcomes - Next Meeting: Scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 3:30 PM in the Lynwood Roberts Room (due to the November 3 election occupying the normal committee room). This is expected to be the final meeting of the special committee. - Action Items: - The working group (Tyler Nolan et al.) will prepare a comprehensive final report summarizing all recommendations. - St. Johns River Water Management District to provide data on pond compliance in Duval County over the last three years. - City Public Works to provide information on city pond inspection frequency and any violations over the last two to three years. - Councilmember Clark Murray requested research on Chapter 120 and Chapter 373, as well as the permitting process for retention/detention ponds. - Committee members to bring any proposed legislation to the next meeting.

The Equal Opportunities Commission of Beloit, Wisconsin, met on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The agenda indicates a 5:30 PM local start time, though an alternative timestamp of 11:30 UTC was provided. The meeting included call to order, roll call, approval of prior minutes, public participation (no comments recorded), a presentation by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council, and commissioner comments. The raw transcript provided was garbled and contained no recognizable speech, and minutes from this meeting were unavailable. Consent Calendar - No items were designated for the consent calendar. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public provided comments during this portion of the meeting, according to available materials. Reports - Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council: A presentation was delivered to the commission. Further details of the presentation are not available from the agenda, minutes, or transcript. Discussion Items - Commissioner comments were offered. No votes or substantive discussion are recorded. Key Outcomes - The commission considered approval of the April 15, 2026 minutes; the outcome is unknown. - The next meeting was scheduled for December 16, 2026. - The meeting was adjourned.

The Budget and Finance Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Chair Matt Dorsey presided, joined by member Danny Sauter; Vice Chair Chen was excused. The committee considered a FEMA emergency-alert grant, 10 airport concession lease extensions, an amended lease for the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market, and a loan purchase and permanent financing for a 100% affordable housing project. The agenda also listed legislation under the 30-day rule (items 261012, 261052, 261053, and 261055), but those items were not taken up during the recorded portion of the meeting. Roll Call and Announcements - The meeting was called to order with Clerk Brent Talipa. A motion to excuse Vice Chair Chen passed 2-0. - The committee noted that Budget and Legislative Analyst (BLA) reports were available for items 2-11 and 13. Item 1: FEMA Next Generation Warning System Grant - Jackie Thornhill, Communications Manager for the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), presented a resolution to retroactively accept and expend a $238,480 FEMA grant, passed through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), for the 2025 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program. - The grant, which requires no general fund match, would fund software connecting FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) to SFMTA's digital signs at stops and stations. Of the total, $226,560 would go to SFMTA for software development, multilingual templates, testing, and training; $11,920 would cover DEM grant management. - The grant period runs August 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. DEM noted the item was retroactive because Cal OES notified the city on August 21, 2026, and Cal OES conditioned funding on Board approval by November 1, 2026. - Supervisor Sauter asked when alerts would be displayed; Thornhill said initial testing and operationalizing could occur by early 2027, though the full grant period extends to 2028. Chair Dorsey asked about confidence in state funding; Thornhill said DEM is proceeding with City Attorney guidance and is confident enough to continue. - No public speakers commented. - The committee forwarded the resolution to the full Board with a positive recommendation by a 2-0 vote. Items 2-11: Airport Concession Lease Term Extensions - Daniel Sang of San Francisco International Airport presented 10 resolutions approving two-year extensions of concession leases with no other changes. The tenants include Sunglass Hut, L'Occitane, Marshall Retail Group, Park Café Group, Lady Luck Gourmet, Andalé Management Group, High Flying Foods, Sidewalk Juice, and Rylo Management. - The extensions were justified by construction costs that exceeded original estimates ($1,300 per square foot for food and beverage, $900 per square foot for retail) between 2015 and 2019, creating financial pressure on tenants. The Airport Commission had authorized similar extensions for 30 leases in September 2019; staff later determined 10 additional leases met the criteria. - BLA analyst Mr. Bernard reported that the affected tenants spent about 30% more than originally assumed on tenant improvements. The leases collectively provide about $3.4 million per year in minimum guaranteed rent, which would continue during the extension period. - The BLA and the airport recommended an amendment to item 5 (file 260937) to clarify that the two-year extension applies only to the departure-side retail location in Harvey Milk Terminal One, not the pre-security Wayfare location. - Supervisor Sauter asked whether fewer passengers in some areas were due to construction or airline changes; Sang cited construction and the ongoing pandemic recovery. Sauter praised the airport for working with retail partners as the city models good behavior. - No public speakers commented. - The committee voted 2-0 to adopt the clarifying amendment to item 5, then voted 2-0 to forward items 2-11 (item 5 as amended) to the full Board with a positive recommendation. Item 12: San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market Amended and Restated Lease - John Lau from the Mayor's Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) and Michael Janis, General Manager of the SF Market Corporation, presented a resolution approving an amended and restated lease for the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market, located near Jerrold Avenue and Toland Street. - The market, which has operated on city property in Bayview Hunters Point since 1963, is the only nonprofit wholesale produce market of its scale in the country. Its merchants connect California farmers with Bay Area restaurants, retailers, and grocers. - The amendments replace a rigid schedule of performance with a development plan concept, streamline future review and approval processes, and fine-tune the separate parcel lease structure to help the market obtain private construction financing. The market expects to close on a significant financing package and break ground on a 67,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution building in the coming months. - Lau noted an additional lease section/exhibit distributed to the clerk would provide a mechanism for the city to allocate already dedicated funds from a Prologis development agreement to the market project. - The market's food recovery program distributes 4,000 pounds (two tons) of free produce daily, making it the largest source of recovered food in San Francisco. - Public comments: Patrick Mills, co-CEO of Bi-Rite, expressed strong support for the legislation, saying Bi-Rite works with over 300 regional and California-based farms and relies on the SF Market as an essential partner. Tim Bacon, a member of the Market's Board of Directors, also expressed support, citing the importance of flexibility and financing for the project. - Chair Dorsey said he was happy to support the item and be a co-sponsor; Supervisor Sauter asked to be added as a co-sponsor. - The committee voted 2-0 to forward the item to the full Board with a positive recommendation. Item 13: MEDA Loan Purchase and Permanent Financing for 2059-2065 Mission Street - Alia Gage, MOCD Preservation Program Manager, and Sheila Gregorius, MOCD Director of Policy, presented a resolution authorizing the purchase of an existing acquisition/rehabilitation loan from the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund (SFHAF) in an amount not to exceed $20,258,781, assumption of obligations to complete rehabilitation, and an amended and restated permanent loan not to exceed $22,157,500 with MEDA Small Properties LLC. - The project is a 39-unit mixed-use building (35 residential units and four commercial units) at 2059-2065 Mission Street, sponsored by the Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA). It was acquired on September 6, 2024, with a $20 million bridge loan from SFHAF maturing December 1, 2026. Nine households with an average area median income (AMI) of approximately 44% were stabilized, and the building was preserved as 100% affordable housing. - Rehabilitation includes conversion to all-electric, structural retrofit, plumbing and window replacement, HVAC upgrades, ADA compliance, legalization of a two-bedroom unit, and conversion of two guest rooms into dwelling units with an ADU permit. The ADU permit is expected by the end of October 2026, with rehabilitation completion expected by the end of the year. - The permanent financing would include an up-to-$18 million Small Sites residual receipts loan and an up-to-$4.1 million Preservation and Seismic Safety (PASS) loan. The loan also includes about $1.4 million for future renovation reserves and a $400,000 development fee. - Gregorius acknowledged a San Francisco Chronicle article reporting that the Controller's Office placed MEDA into tier three monitoring, the highest risk level. She said the Controller's Office confirmed there is no reason not to proceed with the loan at this time, and MOCD has confidence in MEDA and will work with the Controller's Office on oversight. - Greg Wagner from the Controller's Office explained that tier three status means severe issues were identified in the citywide monitoring process. He said MEDA has been proactive, engaging outside auditors, changing financial controls, and accepting technical assistance. A corrective action plan will be developed, with more information expected within the next couple of months. - MOCD outlined loan safeguards: as a closing condition, MEDA must fully address findings from its FY2025-26 monitoring letter; the property will be added to quarterly reporting alongside MEDA's 15-site refinance bundle, making 16 properties total; key performance indicators on vacancies, operating budgets, and rent delinquencies will be tracked. The $400,000 developer fee is at risk and can be reduced if lease-up milestones are not met. - BLA analyst Mr. Bernard noted the remaining construction work is about 1% of the total budget and highlighted the loan conditions and check-ins on vacancies, but stated he considered approval of the item to be a policy matter in light of the recent monitoring findings. - Supervisor Sauter expressed concern about the recent reporting and the novelty of the information, and suggested the committee could benefit from a few more weeks to gather information from the Controller's Office and MEDA. Chair Dorsey echoed those concerns and asked about the hardship of a delay; MOCD responded that the loan includes approximately a 30-day interest reserve cushion, which aligns with a few weeks' delay. - Public comment: Daniel Cruz, a MEDA project manager, thanked the committee and MOCD and emphasized the importance of preservation housing for tenants at risk of displacement. - The committee voted 2-0 to continue the item to the call of the chair, with Chair Dorsey committing to prioritize the item and return within roughly one to three weeks. Key Outcomes - Item 1 (FEMA grant) forwarded to full Board with positive recommendation, 2-0. - Items 2-11 (airport lease extensions) approved as amended (item 5 amended for the Wayfare clarification) and forwarded to full Board, 2-0. - Item 12 (Produce Market lease) forwarded to full Board with positive recommendation, 2-0. - Item 13 (MEDA loan) continued to the call of the chair, 2-0. - The meeting adjourned after no further business.