The Public Meeting Index

The Tulsa City Council met in regular session at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in the Council Chamber at 175 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK. The meeting opened with proclamations, followed by consent items, ordinance readings, and council business. No meeting minutes were available in the source package; this summary relies on the agenda and the official transcript. Proclamations - The Council proclaimed Thursday, October 22, 2026, as Lights On After School Day. Lauren Siebeck, Executive Director of the OP Project, said the organization's expanded-learning programs reached more than 12,000 young people in school year 2025-26 and saved Tulsa working families nearly $6.7 million in potential child care costs. She expressed support for continued council partnership to create opportunity for Tulsa youth. - The Council recognized city employees for years of service, noting the city has more than 2,400 public servants. Honorees included Andrea Alexander (Finance, 25 years), Davion Gonzalez (Fire, 25 years), George Sorrell (Fire, 25 years), Matthew Tavion (Fire, 25 years), Yahla Webb (Fire, 25 years), and E.J. Navoski (Planning and Neighborhoods, 20 years), with additional absent honorees from police, parks, public works, fire, information technology, and water/sewer departments. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the September 23, 2026 regular meetings held at 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM. - Approved Maureena Summers to the Ethics Advisory Committee, replacing Pam Ballard, with a term expiring December 1, 2028. - Approved Jordan Dora to the Greater Tulsa Area African-American Affairs Commission, filling a vacant seat, with a term expiring May 1, 2029. - Approved Mayor's Items 4B-4D and 4F-4K, with item 4E (surplus declaration for the 10-acre parcel at 2020 N. Mingo Rd.) pulled from the agenda. Items included: - $21,923.23 payment to plaintiff David Perry from the Sinking Fund for a judgment and attorney fee award in Case No. CJ-2026-4430 (4B, emergency clause). - Adoption of the August 2026 City of Tulsa Regulatory Floodplain Maps as the official floodplain maps (4C, emergency clause). - Right-of-way occupancy permit for Saint Francis Health System, Inc. (4D). - $799.00 registration donation from the Coretz Family Foundation for City Administrator Mike Miller to attend the Aspen Ideas: Economy Conference (4F). - Special event applications for First Methodist Tulsa Hullabaloo, 2nd Annual Car & Bike Show on Greenwood, Christ the King Cigar Dinner, Friendship Church Fall Fest, and BooHaHa (4G-4K). - Approved first-reading ordinances 6A-6G to be forwarded to the October 28, 2026 council meeting without objection. These included supplemental appropriations of $999,997 for SAMHSA child mental health, $26,320,000 for 2020 GO Bond Issue 7, $410,000 for Walgreens opioid settlement ART II expansion, $40,000 for citywide traffic engineering, $39,340,000 for 2024 GO Bond Issue 6, and ordinances establishing Increment Districts J and K as Increment District Numbers 28 and 29. - Approved second-reading ordinances 7C-7H, including $249,354.44 for Next Generation 911, the storm sewer easement closing for Saint Francis Hospital South expansion, a $6,044,000 transfer for the Spunky Creek East Branch Interceptor, $125,822 for Facility Maintenance Real Estate, $26,886 for the Police Forensic Laboratory, and $1,500,000 for Municipal Courts and Lockup. - Approved the $1,200 travel authorization for Councilor Hall-Harper to attend the FirstRepair National Symposium in Evanston, IL, December 2-4, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony - John Hoffines offered prayer-like remarks in support of the appointments and several special event applications, describing the sponsoring organizations in positive terms. - Jana Davis raised concerns on Mayor's Item 4B, saying judgment and settlement payments appear item by item without a single public running total. She asked the Council to publish a consolidated accounting; Councilor Dr. Wright responded that the claim went through a collision review board, sinking fund reports are available on the city website from 2012 onward, and the case can be found on OSCN. - On 7A, Jana Davis expressed support for the downtown curfew but asked the Council to make it permanent, extend it beyond downtown, and give police full backing to enforce it. She cited large juvenile gatherings and shootings in multiple Tulsa locations in recent months. - Councilor Bellis said statistics showed her earlier skepticism about the curfew was not borne out, citing no downtown gun violence incidents over the summer. Councilor Dr. Wright clarified that a citywide youth curfew already exists and the downtown restriction applies Fridays and Saturdays at 9:00 PM; she moved to extend the sunset date to October 22, 2027. - On 7B, Debbie Tyler strongly supported the Human Remains and Cultural Artifacts ordinance, calling the city's historical treatment of victims atrocious and saying the city has a moral obligation to protect remains, return people to their families, and preserve artifacts. - On 7B, Jana Davis questioned why a new permanent review panel was being created under an emergency clause without a public hearing, arguing that good policy should be able to survive the normal 30-day public comment process. - On 8B, Jana Davis was recognized as a speaker but was told no time remained, so no further comment was heard. - The agenda listed three additional public comment speakers for item 11 - Julian Thomason, Timothy Kok, and Julie Horne - but the transcript contains no remarks from them after the televised portion of the meeting concluded. Discussion Items - Item 4A was called, but no representative from the mayor's office addressed the Council. - 7A - Downtown Curfew Extension: The Council considered an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 25691 to extend, rather than allow to expire, the downtown curfew provisions in Title 27, Chapter 28 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances. After public comment and discussion, the Council approved the extension to October 22, 2027, with an emergency clause. - 7B - Human Remains and Cultural Artifacts: The ordinance was pulled from tonight's action after discussion in committee, with consensus to make amendments and bring it back on October 28, 2026. Public comments were accepted before the item was deferred; no vote was taken. - 4E - Surplus Property: Mayor's Item 4E, declaring the 10-acre parcel at 2020 N. Mingo Rd. no longer necessary for public use, was pulled and not voted on. - Item 8A - Councilor Archie invited the community to Tulsa Oktoberfest at River West Park in the Eugene Field neighborhood, running from October 21 through the weekend. - There were no public hearings, no authorities/boards/commissions items, no new business items, and no appeals. Key Outcomes - All council votes taken during the meeting were approved unanimously by council members present. - The downtown curfew will continue through October 22, 2027, rather than expiring on October 22, 2026. - Ordinance 7B was deferred to October 28, 2026 for amendments. - Item 4E was pulled and did not advance at this meeting. - First-reading ordinances were forwarded to the October 28, 2026 meeting.

The Safe Mobility Commission (SMC) met on October 21, 2026, to discuss ongoing traffic safety studies, speed data analysis, infrastructure projects, and budget updates. Key topics included funding delays for the Peermont/Latonia study, reviews of speed data across several borough streets, and progress updates on the Kelton/Eastmont/KO High School intersection and the West Liberty Avenue Road Diet. Commissioners also clarified the distinction between the TOD project and separate PRT/LRT projects. Consent Calendar - The minutes from the August 2026 meeting were approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were offered. Discussion Items - Gateway Status and Cost Estimates: The commission is awaiting SS4A grant funds for the Peermont/Latonia and Dormont/Dwight studies. Since the grant process may take another year, members discussed using existing this-year budget to move forward with cost estimates. A weekly meeting with Gateway engineer Dan Dyser has been established. The SS4A grant documentation with DOT is moving slowly; the draft agreement is with the DOT administrator. - Speed Data Analysis: Data from multiple locations (1000 block of Alabama, 1000 block of Peermont, and Waynebell) were reviewed. Most streets showed low-risk speeds (under 5 mph over the limit) during peak hours. Waynebell at 7 a.m. had 73% of vehicles in the medium risk category (5–9 mph over). Members noted that the speed data collector may influence driver behavior and proposed testing with a hidden device to compare results. The data collection season has ended; further analysis is expected in spring. - Kelton/Eastmont/KO HS Intersection: The commission discussed the intersection near the high school, which has been through three engineers this year. New engineer Dan Dyser will be asked to review the project and provide updated cost estimates. Past quotes were around $130,000 for major changes and $13,000 for striping and signage improvements. The borough may be able to perform striping and signage in-house, pending legal review. Cost increases were highlighted: ADA parking space bids rose from an estimated $19,000–$25,000 to $58,000, and road salt costs have doubled. - West Liberty Ave Road Diet Update: The commission received an update that PennDOT reached out after three months and scheduled a Zoom call for November regarding the road diet. The Safe Mobility Plan was adopted in September. Members emphasized that the West Liberty Road Diet is unrelated to the TOD project. - PRT/LRT Project Clarification: The commission clarified that active PRT projects in the area, including tunnel restoration and the Dormont LRT station renovation, have been conflated with the larger TOD project. The LRT project involves renovating the existing station without changing its footprint and is proceeding in 2027. A lighting variance for the station was granted by the zoning board. A small curb cut issue is still under discussion, with the borough maintaining no further zoning variance is needed. - Council Meeting Attendance: The schedule for future council meeting attendance was reviewed and accepted: Nov 2 – LG, Dec 7 – CY, Jan 4 – WS, Feb 1 – EM, Mar 1 – LG, Apr 5 – CY. - Budget Items: The commission’s budget was renewed at the same level as the previous year, with SS4A grant funds remaining a significant line item. - Petitions: Two official petitions from the public are on file. Key Outcomes - Approved the August 2026 meeting minutes. - Budget renewed at the same level. - Council meeting attendance schedule approved for the upcoming months. - Directed staff to continue weekly Gateway meetings and pursue cost estimates for Peermont/Latonia and Dormont/Dwight using available funds. - Speed data will be re-evaluated in spring; consideration of a hidden speed data collector for comparison will be researched. - The Kelton/Eastmont/KO HS intersection will be reviewed by engineer Dan Dyser for cost estimates and feasibility of near-term striping/signage improvements. - The West Liberty Road Diet update will be addressed in the November Zoom call with PennDOT. - Clarified the separation of TOD, LRT, and PRT projects to avoid public confusion.

The Town Council met on October 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chamber. The meeting included proclamations, a park naming resolution, public comments on affordable housing displacement, consent agenda approvals, a conditional zoning approval for a church property, and a public hearing on the updated Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). The council also scheduled a work session for October 28 to continue LUMO discussions. Consent Calendar - The Council adopted a resolution naming the future town park on Legion Road in honor of Howard and Lillian Lee (unanimous). - Approved miscellaneous budget ordinance amendments for various FY 2026-27 funds (O-1 through O-6). - Approved a 4% pay increase for the Town Manager, effective July 1, 2026 (R-2). - Authorized the Town Manager to execute documents for transfer of town-owned property for rights-of-way and easements for the North-South Bus Rapid Transit (NS RAPID) project (R-2.01). - Approved the September 23, 27, 28, and 29, 2026 meeting minutes. Public Comments & Testimony - Elliott Woods/Chase Park Displacement: Multiple residents and advocates (Betty Curry, Salima Smith, Beth Wilton, Randy Bradford, Shirley Williams, Chris Lunsford, Layla Adila, Glenda Brown, Tammy Coleman) delivered emotional testimony about ongoing mismanagement, broken promises, unsafe conditions, and the death of a displaced resident, Gerda Lancher, while staying in a hotel. They requested a documented review of relocation commitments, direct communication with families, and a meeting with all stakeholders. The Mayor and Council expressed support and noted staff were working on enforcement, but acknowledged limitations due to legal complexity. Councilmember Nollert voiced anger and called for consequences. - Conditional Zoning at 1651 Old Lystra Road: Two speakers (Diane Martin and Nick Robinson from Holy Trinity Anglican Church) spoke in support, emphasizing the church's decade-long search for a permanent home and their plan to include transitional housing for the homeless through the R4 rezoning. No opposition speakers. - LUMO Public Hearing: 16 speakers addressed the draft LUMO. Key themes: concerns about stormwater management and flooding (several speakers from affected neighborhoods), support for stronger native plant and tree canopy requirements, concerns about density criteria (arterial/collector roads, school proximity), and calls for adoption by year-end with annual review. The Chamber of Commerce, Home Builders Association, and Community Home Trust urged adoption, while environmental advocates pushed for stronger protections. The Planning Commission (Jeff Green, Liz Losos, Libby Thomas) presented unanimous recommendations on housing, stormwater, and trees, suggesting risk-based stormwater controls and revisions to density bonus criteria. Discussion Items - Conditional Zoning at 1651 Old Lystra Road: Staff presented the application for rezoning from R1 to R4 to allow a place of worship and up to 10 homes. The property is in the joint planning transition area, requiring dual approval from both Town Council and County Commissioners (county approved 7-0 the previous night). The church plans to include affordable housing through Pee Wee Homes. Council members praised the project for its community benefits. The public hearing was closed, and both the resolution of reasonableness (R-3) and the ordinance (O-7) were adopted unanimously. - Public Hearing on Updated Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO): Staff (Tas Lagoo) presented the draft, highlighting improvements in user-friendliness, housing attainability, and environmental sustainability. Revisions include reductions in downtown thresholds, missing middle housing bonuses, disincentives for overparked developments, and removal of proposed occupancy limit changes. Planning Commission recommendations were presented, focusing on: (1) replacing residential unit triggers with impervious surface triggers for stormwater, (2) requiring 100-year storm design for all triggered projects, (3) developing a stormwater overlay map, and (4) revising density bonus criteria away from arterial/collector roads and school proximity. Council members debated the stringency of stormwater controls and the appropriateness of density bonus proxies. Councilmember Sharp expressed support for infill development and tree requirements. Councilmember Ryan favored starting with arterials only and later refining criteria. Councilmember McCullough requested a systematic crosswalk of planning commission recommendations. Councilmember Nollert emphasized major infrastructure investment for flood control. After procedural motions, the council voted 8-1 to schedule a work session on October 28, 2026, to continue LUMO discussion, and voted unanimously to continue the public hearing to November 18, 2026. Key Outcomes - Resolution naming Legion Road park after Howard and Lillian Lee: Adopted unanimously. - Consent Agenda: All items approved unanimously. - Conditional Zoning for 1651 Old Lystra Road: Ordinance adopted unanimously. The property will be rezoned to R4 for a church and up to 10 homes (including affordable transitional housing). - LUMO Public Hearing: Continued to November 18, 2026. Additional work session scheduled for October 28, 2026 to discuss planning commission recommendations and potential amendments. - Appointment to Planning Commission: Deferred to November 18, 2026.

The Disability Commission Advisory Board met virtually on October 21, 2026. The transcript suggests an evening session, although the supplied meeting timestamp is 10:45 UTC. Board members introduced themselves, including their Boston neighborhoods and disability identities. They approved the September meeting minutes, heard a presentation from the Mayor's Office of Food Justice, received a report from the Disability Commissioner, and discussed an architectural access issue near South Station. The agenda did not include published minutes; this summary is based on the raw transcript. Consent Calendar - The board unanimously approved the September meeting minutes. Carl Richardson moved approval; another board member seconded; all members voted aye with no abstentions. Office of Food Justice Presentation - Melissa Honeywood, deputy director of the Mayor's Office of Food Justice, presented on food security resources in Boston. She described the office's mission to build a food system that is equitable, resilient, sustainable, and just, and noted that roughly 43% of Bostonians experienced food insecurity as measured in 2023. - She provided an update on SNAP, including the expanded federal time-limit rules for recipients referred to in the presentation as ABOD. The rules now cover older adults ages 55 through 64 and parents or caretakers with children age 14 or older. She said the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance is under strain because of high caseloads and reduced federal administrative funding, with the federal share cut from 50% to 25%. - Honeywood reported that the House Ways and Means Committee released a fiscal year 2026 close-out budget with $28 million above the governor's earlier request for DTA workers. If approved, it could support hundreds of new SNAP workers. - She described the Boston Farmers Market Coupon Program, which provides $5 coupons usable at 18 or more neighborhood farmers markets from July through October. This year, the office used an outside application portal and mailed coupons to applicants. The office received over 7,200 applicants in four weeks; 51% of eligible applicants reported household income below $20,000 annually, and nearly 40% came from Dorchester, Roxbury, or East Boston. Produce and seafood were the top early spending categories. - Honeywood also mentioned the state Healthy Incentives Program and upcoming accessible raised garden beds for the spring of 2027, including double-height and wheelchair-accessible elevated beds. - Several board members raised accessibility concerns. Olivia asked about alternatives for residents with mobility, transportation, or communication barriers; Honeywood said coupons could be mailed when pickup was a barrier, but market accessibility has room for development. Richard Golovski called the 43% figure startling and asked how much impact SNAP and coupons make; Honeywood said measuring impact is difficult and food insecurity is tied to poverty, jobs, housing, and federal data limitations. Paulette Durrett described crowded, chaotic lines at markets and pantries and urged procedures so people with visual or mobility disabilities are not left at the end of the line; Honeywood said she would raise the point with market managers and partners. Wes Ireland asked about free cooking classes; Honeywood referenced programs at Boston Medical Center and the Boston Public Library's Roxbury food lab. Commissioner's Report and Board Discussion - Commissioner Krista McCosh gave city updates. The general election is November 3, 2026, with voter registration deadline October 24 at 5 p.m., early voting through October 30, and accessible vote-by-mail applications due October 27. All polling places are accessible and have AutoMark machines, but the commissioner warned of long lines because of nine statewide ballot questions, the most in state history. - She highlighted National Disability Employment Awareness Month events, including a Pathways to Employment webinar on October 29 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and a follow-up Q&A on November 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. She also noted the ABLE lab civic engagement cohort of about 16 people and a planned spring session. - McCosh presented proposed 2027 advisory board meeting dates for review, noted that applications for two Boston School Committee seats are due November 13 at 11:59 p.m., and reminded members that input on the International Symbol of Access design is due October 27. - Board members discussed ballot question readability; McCosh said she would send a Boston Globe explainer article. They also discussed holding an in-person or hybrid December meeting and holiday gathering; McCosh said a Court Street room could be available. Architectural Access Report - Summer Street and Congress Street - Patricia Mendez, Director of Architectural Access, presented on vertical access between Summer Street and Congress Street near South Station. There is a 24-foot level difference between the parallel streets, and the only accessible route is an interior elevator at 400 Congress Street. - Original plans for the Summer Street steps between Parcel P and Parcel N included an outdoor public elevator, but the developer later received a variance to provide an interior route instead. Plans for Parcel N, also called the Congress Street Concourse, were put on hold after the COVID-19 pandemic. - Commissioner McCosh said the developer's marketing materials promoted the steps and concourse as a package; the current signage is small, unintuitive, and unsafe. She plans to follow up with the developer about larger signage and possible interim elevator access. - Board members expressed concerns. Carl Richardson asked how wayfinding would work for blind pedestrians. Wes Ireland proposed an express elevator on the right side of the stairs and supported asking the developer. Several members supported writing a letter from the board, but no formal vote was taken. Key Outcomes - The board unanimously approved the September minutes. - Food Justice staff will share SNAP guides and resources, explore farmers market accessibility improvements, and continue analyzing coupon spending data; continuation of the coupon program depends on budget and participatory budgeting decisions. - Commissioner McCosh will send ballot question materials and 2027 meeting date options, and plan a possible December in-person or hybrid meeting. - Architectural access staff will follow up with the developer on signage and possible elevator access; the board may draft a letter in support. - The next meeting was announced as December 9, 2026.

This summary is based solely on a fragmentary raw transcription. No agenda or minutes were available for this meeting. The only captured dialogue consists of a brief question about a report and a possible reference to a 'shallow UI,' but the context is too limited to determine the topic, participants, or any decisions. Discussion Items - An unidentified speaker asked what should be done with the report under consideration. - The same speaker posed a question about whether there is reason to believe that a 'shallow UI' (as transcribed) is relevant to the discussion. Key Outcomes - No decisions, votes, or formal actions can be identified from the available transcript. - The record is insufficient to provide a complete or reliable summary of the meeting.

The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM in City Hall Room 301-A. The board approved consent items, two major policies, and received reports on HUD compliance, evictions, occupancy, audits, public safety, and voucher program operations. Consent Calendar - R13811 – Approved the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on September 16, 2026. - R13812 – Approved the minutes of the Special Board meeting held on October 2, 2026. - R13813 – Accepted documents shared with the Travaux Board of Directors on September 24, 2026 (including occupancy and work order reports). All consent items were approved by unanimous vote. Public Comments & Testimony - Panda Lisa Riley – A 28-year HACM tenant stated she was evicted after alleging harassment, manipulation, retaliation, and denial of grievance rights. She reported a notarized 233-page grievance and a $13,000 rent and damage charge. She claimed her rights were violated under federal law and received no help from Alderwoman Moore or HUD. - One e-comment was also received and shared with commissioners. Discussion Items - R13814 – Public Listening Session – Conducted as described above; no additional speakers. - R13803 – Reasonable Accommodation Case System Policy & Procedures Manual – Presented by Harold Inns. The manual standardizes processing of disability accommodation requests, reducing compliance risk under Fair Housing Act, Section 504, and ADA. The board approved the policy unanimously after discussion about coordination with CVR (Commissioner Moore inquired). A coordinator will be named in the coming months. - R13815 – Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Maintenance, Inventory Control, and Procurement – Presented by Zaina. SOPs developed to meet HUD requirements and improve tracking of materials and equipment. Training for over 100 staff was conducted by AMA Consulting. Vice Chair Gotzler noted prior SOPs were unworkable; new ones were well-received. Unanimous approval. - R13816 – Evictions Process and Quarterly Update – Gregory Cruz (Assistant City Attorney) reported that HACM had 316 eviction referrals in 2025 and 268 in the first two quarters of 2026. Majority are non-payment cases. A six-week double-filing initiative cleared 32 extra cases. Discussion included causes of arrears (unreported income, retroactive charges) and available payment plans (limited by HUD's 40% rule). Commissioner Moore requested tracking evictions linked to unreported income. Cruz committed to exploring data capture. - R13817 – Secretary-Executive Director Report – Harold Inns summarized a HUD "Failure to Comply" letter dated October 1, 2026, citing deficiencies in maintenance procedures, inventory control, unit inspections (144 outstanding deficiencies: 2 severe, 90 moderate, 32 low), and late/missing financial statements. HACM must submit corrective information by October 31, 2026. The board discussed progress: training completed, SOPs approved, AMA Consulting engaged. Vice Chair Gotzler noted the letter reflects findings from early 2026 and that many issues have already been addressed. CFO John Larson provided an audit update: audited reports for 2022-2023 were late; 2024 audit not yet completed; forensic auditor RFP republished with bids due November 6; seven LLC audits submitted, three draft final. Staffing challenges: a controller and senior accountant expected to start in November. Zaina presented occupancy: public housing 94%, tax credit portfolio 80%, market rate 91%. Emphasis on turning vacant units faster, particularly at Highland Gardens, Fulton Terrace, Beecher Court, Merrill Park. Rent collection was stable but affected by retroactive income adjustments. - Public Safety Report – Chief Marlon Davis reported over 1,300 field activities (Sept 3–Oct 6), with proactive officer-initiated deployments up 40% and calls for service down 2.6%. Merrill Park had the highest activity due to targeted initiatives. Community engagement included pop-up events and walkthroughs with police. Commissioner Moore inquired about election preparations; Davis confirmed a deployment plan for HACM sites serving as polling places. Commissioner Elsey asked for tangible benchmarks; Davis highlighted the ratio of proactive vs. reactive calls as a key metric. - CBR (Centralized Billing & Rent) Report – Tracy Sheffield updated on HCV/PBV operations: new staff hired, call center performance improving, late reexams reduced to 323 (lowest yet), and on-site recertification events at developments. Weekly meetings with HACM property management are improving vacancy processing. Training ongoing for HOTMA (Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act) changes effective January 1, 2027. The board will receive 2027 payment standards and utility allowances at the next meeting. Key Outcomes - Approved consent agenda (R13811, R13812, R13813) unanimously. - Approved Reasonable Accommodation Policy (R13803) unanimously. - Approved Standard Operating Procedures (R13815) unanimously. - Received and discussed the HUD compliance letter; HACM will submit corrective response by October 31, 2026. - Received quarterly eviction update; staff to explore tracking evictions linked to unreported income. - Received occupancy, audit, public safety, and CBR reports; no votes on these items. - Meeting adjourned.

The Board of Appeals held a virtual hearing on October 21, 2026, beginning at 6:01 PM and adjourning at 7:07 PM, to consider four variance applications and approve the minutes from the October 7, 2026 meeting. Three board members (Chair Bulware, Vice Chair Johnston, and Member Stan/Stanton) were present. All variances were approved unanimously 3-0. V-46-26: Effect Inc. (5908 Burgundy Street, Capitol Heights) - Applicant representative: Abdullah Hijazi (counsel), with architect Adam Carbalo and land planner Eddie Diaz Campbell. - Request: Variances of 2,500 sq ft net lot area (from 6,500 to 4,000 sq ft), 25 ft lot width (from 65 to 45 ft), and 5 ft lot frontage at the front street line (from 45 to 40 ft) to construct a single-family dwelling with two-story additions, porch, basement, garage, and second-floor cantilever. - Key points: The lot consists of two original 20 ft x 100 ft parcels from a 1930s subdivision, predating current RSF-65 zoning. A previous home on the lot was demolished around 2015-2016. The property has steep topographical differences from adjacent lots. The proposed home footprint is 1,100 sq ft, compatible with the neighborhood. - Vote: Motion by Vice Chair Johnston, seconded by Member Stan. Approved 3-0. V-45-26: Trung Huynh (9306 Croom Road, Upper Marlboro) - Applicant representative: Abdullah Hijazi; interpreter Thanh Vo provided Vietnamese translation. Applicant Trung Huynh present. - Request: Variances of 1.39 acres net lot area (from 5 acres to 3.61 acres), 15.14 ft lot frontage (from 240 ft to 224.86 ft), and 8.4% lot coverage (from 5% to 13.4%), plus a waiver for front yard parking, to validate existing conditions after unauthorized driveway construction (paving a dirt driveway and adding a circular driveway). - Key points: The property has steep slopes and a stream along the frontage, forcing the home and garage deep into the lot. The lot was subdivided in 1978. The driveway work was done without permits; the applicant applied for corrective permits once flagged. Board focused on criterion six (self-inflicted); it was noted that similar variances would have been required even if permits were sought before construction. - Vote: Motion by Member Stan, seconded by Vice Chair Johnston. Approved 3-0 (including the parking waiver). V-9-26: JAV General Service, LLC (3001 Taylor Street, Mount Rainier) - Applicant representative: Diana Klein; property owner Reina Morales present. - Request: Variances of 2,375 sq ft net lot area (from 6,500 to 4,125 sq ft), 10 ft lot width, 7.1 ft front yard depth, 0.6 ft side yard width, 11 ft side street yard width, 3.9 ft rear yard depth, and 3.6% lot coverage to validate existing conditions and permit unauthorized construction of a two-story addition and a proposed 7 ft x 29.5 ft covered porch. - Key points: The lot was platted in 1904; the dwelling was originally built in 1925. The property is in the RSF-65 zone and Mount Rainier neighborhood conservation overlay. The Mount Rainier Design Review Board and city recommended approval. The proposed second story does not exceed the original footprint. - Vote: Motion by Vice Chair Johnston, seconded by Member Stan. Approved 3-0. V-44-26: Deanna Slaughter (10607 Mullikin Drive, Clinton) - Applicant: Deanna Slaughter present; contractor James Garner (Patio Enclosures) also testified. - Request: Variances of 0.8% lot coverage and 3 ft side yard width to construct a 10 ft x 15 ft sunroom. - Key points: The lot is narrow and has topographical constraints. The sunroom will be at grade and will not hinder adjacent properties. The project cannot be made smaller while remaining functional. - Vote: Motion by Member Stan, seconded by Vice Chair Johnston. Approved 3-0. Key Outcomes - All four variances (V-46-26, V-45-26, V-9-26, V-44-26) were approved by a 3-0 vote. - The minutes from the October 7, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously. - The next meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2026.

On October 21, 2026, beginning at 10:00 UTC, the City of San Diego Community Neighborhood Services Committee met. Chair Jennifer Campbell presided, joined by Councilmember Campillo and Councilmember Foster; Vice Chair Von Wilpert was absent. The committee heard non-agenda public comment, approved the consent agenda, received an information-only presentation, and voted 3-0 on each action item. Consent Calendar - Item 1 – Approval of committee minutes from September 23, 2026: Approved 3-0. Public comment on the minutes included a request to more accurately reflect a prior speaker’s diesel shortage point, support for the committee’s smoke-free outdoor dining progress, and a question about how hookah bars would be treated under smoking rules. Public Comments & Testimony Non-Agenda Public Comment - Audra urged the committee to support Councilmember Foster’s proposed recision of the ALPR use policy and to also rescind the smart streetlight surveillance use policy, saying the council should not circumvent the will of the people. - Blair Beekman discussed cannabis equity, the city budget deficit, and the transition away from Flock ALPR technology, asking for clarity on how many Flock cameras would be removed and how they differ from Ubicua smart streetlight cameras. - Catherine Rhodes urged the city to change the word host to host/owner in the municipal code to close a loophole she said would allow the Turquoise Tower project to convert apartments into short-term vacation rentals. She also proposed using an economic opportunity approach for Midway Rising and placing affordable housing downtown. - Crypto Bradley said the city should spend some of its roughly $2 billion in reserve funds on community programs instead of letting inflation erode purchasing power. He also opposed state ADU and bike lane mandates. - Kathleen Lippett urged that city investments reflect council values, opposed fossil fuel investment, and criticized marijuana equity licenses and billboards on public health grounds. - Tony thanked the budget committee for voting to rescind the Flock contract, described opposition to Flock cameras as bipartisan, and questioned why the city council continued supporting them. - Becky Rapp asked the committee to agendize the sale and transfer of cannabis business permits, saying residents currently lack notification and participation when a cannabis business changes ownership. - Terry Ann Skelly supported park maintenance and expansion of smoke-free and vape-free public spaces, especially near playgrounds. - Francine Maxwell called for city education and race-equity outreach to owners of mixed-use properties, particularly around trash fees and homeownership opportunities. - Judy String said delivery service ordinances need enforcement, and raised concerns about cannabis products being delivered into neighborhoods. - Stephanie McCoy and Michael Schmidt also offered brief community comments. Information Item: San Diego LGBT Community Center (Item 7) - Karina Pugh, Senior Policy and Advocacy Analyst, presented an overview of the center. She said the center was founded in 1971, is one of the largest LGBTQ+ centers in the nation, and has grown from a $6.5 million budget in 2018 to $17 million. Service visits are up 33% since 2018, from 82,000 to more than 109,000 visits annually. More than 345,000 people in San Diego County identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual. The center has over 800 volunteers and provides housing, youth, behavioral health, veterans, and civic engagement services. - Public comment included Audra opposing minors receiving services without parental consent; Madison supporting the center and citing CDC data on tobacco use disparities; Francine Maxwell raising concerns about HRC accessibility; Kathleen Lippett urging that services not exclude non-LGBTQ people who face similar challenges; and Tony expressing support but arguing that Flock surveillance would target the LGBTQ community. - In response, Pugh clarified that the center does not provide medical procedures or prescriptions; it connects people to medical and gender-affirming care providers. The item was information-only and required no vote. Discussion Item: Short-Term Residential Occupancy Ordinance Amendments (Item 6) - Venus Molina, Chief of Staff for Councilmember Campbell, presented amendments to the Short-Term Residential Occupancy (STRO) ordinance. She reviewed the history of the 2021 Campbell compromise, the 1% whole-home cap outside Mission Beach, the 30% cap in Mission Beach, the May 1, 2023 implementation date, and $167 million collected from STR operators since the ordinance began. - Proposed amendments included defining primary residence, clarifying tier two home sharing, requiring county assessor/residential building records, barring licenses for tenant protection ordinance violators, strengthening utilization and reporting requirements, improving safety and land use compliance, and extending the coastal overlay sunset clause from January 2030 to January 2038. - Numerous hosts and industry supporters testified, including Mark McDonald, Fabiola Murphy, Eric Wilson, Kimberly Jackson, Sean Murphy, Larry Webb, Fred Sue, Ben Lyon, Bill Brewer, Suzanne Christensen, Rachel Kretzer, Liz Lerner, and representatives of the Carpenters Union and Local 619. Many supported the amendments while asking the city not to burden responsible hosts. - Jay Goldberg of Nice Neighbors said 12–15% of active whole-home Airbnbs are in multifamily buildings that were vacated and converted, and called for closing the fake host loophole and enforcing one owner, one license. Catherine Rhodes also supported one owner/one license and opposed corporate ownership. Gary Wanacut argued the city has broad police power to amend the ordinance. Audra said the rules target working families and infringe on property rights. Kevin Hastings disputed Councilmember Campbell’s historical estimate of 22,000 vacation rentals and opposed extending the sunset. Dan opposed increased regulation, and Crypto Bradley said the city should focus enforcement on large operators. - Councilmember Campillo asked detailed questions about the difference between host and owner, proxy licenses, and enforcement against tenant protection ordinance violators. City Treasurer staff and the Deputy City Attorney explained that the ordinance allows one license per host, including lessees, and that proxy abuse can be treated as a violation subject to revocation, while TPO enforcement is often initiated through complaints. Councilmember Campbell noted that short-term rental TOT payments have contributed $247 million to the general fund since 2022. - The committee voted 3-0 to adopt the STRO amendments. Discussion Item: As-Needed Tree Maintenance Services Contract (Item 3) - Michael Jones, Assistant Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation Department, presented the RFP for as-needed tree maintenance services. The recommended contract is with West Coast Arborist for a not-to-exceed amount of $30 million over five years, with $3.62 million allocated for fiscal year 2027, $26,399,800 for the remaining contract period, and $1,000 for the parks and recreation maintenance assessment districts management fund. - The Independent Budget Analyst’s office noted that the fiscal year 2028 contract value increases by roughly $2.4 million, or about 66%, compared to fiscal year 2027, followed by average annual increases of about $437,000 or 6.9%. The IBA said the not-to-exceed amount is the maximum, not a guaranteed annual expenditure. - Public comment included Audra criticizing the vendor and alleging incentive problems in tree maintenance; Mike Pallett, Vice President of West Coast Arborist, expressing support for the contract; Calvin Barrios of LIUNA Local 89, representing West Coast Arborist workers, supporting the award; Crypto Bradley urging consultation with the Balboa men’s club before tree removals; and Raynal supporting use of a San Diego business but raising concerns about underfunded MADs in flood-prone areas. - The committee voted 3-0 to approve the contract and funding actions. Discussion Items: Mission Bay Beach Bar and Mooring Fee Changes (Items 4 & 5) - Patrick Hadley, Deputy Director for Mission Bay and Shoreline, presented two linked items stemming from a fraud hotline complaint about beach bar permit management. The audit produced 10 recommendations; the proposed changes move the beach bar program from perpetual annual renewal to a two-year lottery, prioritize San Diego residents and mooring holders, actively maintain a waitlist, and adjust fees based on benchmarking against Long Beach, Santa Barbara, Delray Beach, and San Diego Bay mooring operators. - The proposed beach bar fee would increase from $266 to $347. The annual mooring fee would remain $1,244 in January 2027, with an increase planned for July 2027. A new replacement sticker fee and annual CPI adjustment were also proposed. - Matt Helm, Assistant City Auditor, said the items align with the audit recommendations. He noted the prior waitlist had more than 400 people, some waiting as long as 200 years, and praised the department for completing the fee benchmark study in-house ahead of schedule. - Public comment included Audra questioning the size and timing of the fee increase and demanding transparency about where fee revenues go. Crypto Bradley commented on neglected city leases and said the city had been giving permit holders a bargain. - The committee approved Item 4 (beach bar program code changes) by 3-0 and Item 5 (fee updates) by 3-0 as separate votes. Discussion Item: Ocean View Hills Zone A/Nicano Maintenance Assessment District Formation (Item 2) - Michael Jones presented the proposed Ocean View Hills Zone A, or Nicano, Maintenance Assessment District (MAD). The district is required as a condition of development by property owner Tri-Point Homes, will be separate from the adjacent Ocean View Hills MAD, and will fund enhanced medians, rights-of-way, open space maintenance, and related services. Formation requires two council dates: approving intent and mailing ballots on the first date, and ordering formation and authorizing funds on the second date after a public hearing. - Public comment included Audra raising a point of order about quorum and the Brown Act; Raynal expressing concern that the new MAD could receive funding while other communities remain underfunded; and Crypto Bradley saying poor maintenance citywide, including streets near Mission Bay, shows the city’s neglect. - The committee voted 3-0 to approve staff’s recommendation for the formation process. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved 3-0. - Information item on the San Diego LGBT Community Center received; no vote required. - Item 6, amendments to the Short-Term Residential Occupancy Ordinance, approved 3-0. - Item 3, the $30 million West Coast Arborist tree maintenance services contract, approved 3-0. - Item 4, Mission Bay beach bar program changes, approved 3-0. - Item 5, beach bar and mooring fee updates, approved 3-0. - Item 2, Ocean View Hills Zone A/Nicano MAD formation process, approved 3-0. - All votes were 3-0 with Vice Chair Von Wilpert absent. The meeting was adjourned to the next regular committee meeting, scheduled for January 2027 after next year’s legislative calendar is approved.

Allegheny County Council held the first of two public hearings on the proposed FY2027 budget on October 21, 2026. The hearing included testimony from two members of the public, followed by presentations from the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), the District Attorney's Office, the county administration, and the Controller's Office. No formal votes were taken. Public Comments & Testimony - Benjamin Chishark criticized the timing and structure of the budget process, saying hearings should happen earlier and in the community rather than after decisions are made. He said the county is in a "full blown crisis" from structural mismanagement and called for discussion of options such as a general obligation bond package, sales tax changes, millage review, and expanded county services. He also argued that grants, the pension liability, PRT, and capital projects were not receiving sufficient scrutiny. - Jack Stonecypher, a Manchester resident, Duquesne law student, and veteran, questioned specific line items in the proposed budget. He noted election officer funding falls from $300,000 to $1,000 and election constable funding from $50,000 to $1,000; road salt funding rises by only $3,000 while fuel and lubricant funding is reduced by almost $250,000; veteran services lose $40,000 for grave markers, flags, and emblems and $30,000 for burial allowances; and training funding is cut by nearly two-thirds for the office defending people who cannot afford an attorney. He also said medical allocations are reduced by $7.5 million across departments and questioned revenue assumptions, especially a hotel tax projection rising to $14 million after the controller's interim report recorded about $756,000, less than 10 percent of a prior projection. He urged council to review the controller's June interim report before approval. Discussion Items CCAC Budget Presentation - CCAC's president and Vice President Jacobs presented the college's proposed FY2026-27 operating budget of $121,734,500, an increase of about 1.5 percent over the prior year. No tuition or fee increase is proposed. County funding is $36,760,200, including a $33.01 million contribution plus $3.7 million in debt service; state funding is flat at $40 million. The budget is based on 18,686 full-time equivalent students (FTE), a projected 2.5 percent increase. - Enrollment data showed fall 2025 headcount of 11,199 as of October 15, which is 647 students above the prior year, and fall FTE of 8,193, exceeding the budgeted goal of 8,109. CCAC reported that 81 percent of students graduate debt-free, the three-year graduation rate is 26.2 percent, and the college has a $2.1 billion regional economic impact. Moody's upgraded CCAC's rating from A3 stable to A3 positive. - CCAC highlighted new partnerships with the Kane community living centers and Allegheny County Jail for nursing clinical rotations and a future practical nursing program. Workforce development generated $4.7 million in revenue, exceeding its budgeted $3.4 million. - Council members praised CCAC's affordability, enrollment growth, and workforce partnerships. Several asked about faculty compensation and retention. CCAC stated that a faculty compensation study recommended a 10 percent increase, which the college has offered but not yet agreed to; the current budget includes the prior collective bargaining agreement's approximate 3 percent increase. CCAC said a 10 percent increase, if approved, would be absorbed through efficiencies, enrollment growth, and position management rather than by requesting additional county funding. District Attorney's Office Budget Presentation - First Assistant District Attorney Becky Spangler testified that the office remains chronically understaffed in attorneys and support staff. She reported a total staff departure rate of 12.85 percent and an attorney departure rate of 13.84 percent, and said 126 trial attorneys carry approximately 40 to 130 pending cases each while working 50 to 60 hours per week. - Spangler said the office's FY2027 budget request was $29,692,409, but the county executive recommended $28,510,474, leaving a shortfall of about $1.18 million, or approximately 4 percent below the request. She argued the office is underfunded despite receiving a proposed 3.14 percent increase over the adopted 2026 budget. - She compared funding with the public defender's office, which she said is proposed for a 6.34 percent increase while representing about 50 percent of the cases the DA's office prosecutes. She said underfunding public safety creates risks to victims, defendants, and the community. She also discussed the need for paralegals, reclassification of four legal assistant positions, a new elder abuse unit, and the burden of reviewing body camera, ring camera, and other digital evidence. - County Manager John Fournier later disputed the parity argument, saying the public defender's office handles about 70 percent of Court of Common Pleas cases and performs substantially more work, including mental health commitments, probation violations, expungements, and preliminary arraignments. He said per-case costs are about $2,500 for the DA's office and about $1,900 for the public defender, and that the public defender's office receives about $10 million less annually. - Several council members questioned why District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala was not present to advocate for the budget, saying the absence undercut the funding request. Other members and the chair defended First Assistant Spangler and noted the DA has been responsive. Councilman Rose noted the DA's office budget has increased by 23 percent since 2023, outpacing inflation, while Spangler said the office has been seriously underfunded for four to five years and struggles to retain attorneys against higher-paying employers. Administration Budget Presentation - County Manager John Fournier and Budget Director Tim Cox presented the county administration's proposed FY2027 budget. The proposal includes no tax increase and increases the operating budget by about $57 million, or 4.7 percent. Drivers include union wage increases of about 4.5 percent, a $10 million bond payment, inflation and tariff effects, jail overtime, sheriff's office fee declines, and specific departmental investments. - The administration said it is closing 150 vacant positions, in addition to 35 closed in FY2026, and has negotiated health care changes expected to save about $30 million over four years. It also cited debt refinancing, contract rebidding, HR and IT centralization, and jail population stabilization as cost-control measures. - Fournier said real estate tax has been flat or declining for five years due to commercial real estate depression and estimated the county would have about $30 million more if real estate tax had followed an average growth curve. Sales tax and hotel tax revenues are up. The proposed capital budget is $153 million, with $108 million in planned bond issuance, including $33 million for the Schumann Center. - The county manager said the court-ordered reassessment is moving forward with an advertised RFP and will be funded through bond funds. He described the pension fund as an existential financial issue, with the county still leaving the study phase and moving toward discussion of solutions. He declined to take a position on a proposed downtown transit revitalization investment district, saying that discussion should occur between the county executive and mayor. - Fournier also explained that some Department of Justice grants were declined because their terms would require proactive cooperation with ICE or broad data access without a warrant. He said no grants flowing through the district attorney's office were affected by those decisions. Controller's Office Budget Presentation - Acting Controller Amy Weiss presented the Controller's Office budget request. The office requested about $8.9 million for FY2027, and the administration recommended just under $8.6 million. Weiss said the office removed two administrative positions to stay flat and accepted the recommendation, though it hoped for about $140,000 more based on vacancy assumptions. - Weiss highlighted the office's work in FY2025: more than 220,000 vendor payments totaling $1.8 billion, and 128,699 payroll payments totaling $346.7 million. She said the office's peer-reviewed audit work saves the county money, including about $100,000 by auditing federal programs internally, and that 15 hotel audits brought $104,000 back to the county. An audit of contracted services is ongoing. - Council members praised the office's transparency and professionalism and asked about the audit cycle, paperless deposit processes, and the banking services project being coordinated with the treasurer's office. Key Outcomes - No votes or formal decisions were made during the hearing. - This was the first of two public hearings on the proposed FY2027 budget; the second hearing was expected to take place the following evening. - Council members requested follow-up information from presenters, including CCAC workforce and retention data, a breakdown of the DA's requested positions, and historical audit savings from the Controller's Office. - County administration and presenters indicated they would continue to answer written questions from council as the budget review process continues.