The Public Meeting Index

The Clovis Planning & Zoning Commission met on October 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the North Annex. The central agenda item was a request by City Attorney Jared Morris to approve the introduction of a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to regulate data centers. Under the current UDO, data centers are unregulated and can locate by right as warehouses. The meeting included detailed presentations, testimony from Mayor Mike Morris, and public comment. Following deliberation, the commission voted 6-0 to recommend the ordinance. Consent Calendar - The meeting began with roll call and the approval of the meeting agenda (motion by Commissioner Garza, second by Commissioner London). - Minutes from the September 9, 2026 meeting were approved. Public Comments & Testimony - Mayor Mike Morris testified, strongly supporting proactive guardrails to protect the city's water security assets (U.Pipeline, GRT, property tax for water). He noted his proposed moratorium was rejected by the City Commission, driving the current policy work. He warned that without an ordinance, a data center could locate in the city with no oversight. - Estevan Martinez (709 Rosewood Dr.) opposed data centers, arguing negatives outweigh positives: high water use, PFAS/heavy metal releases, 45-60 dB noise, and potential 200-600% utility increases. - Asher Cardenas (908 Calhoun St.), an 18-year-old lifelong resident, begged the commission to oppose construction, citing 300,000-500,000 gallons of water use per day and AI existential risks. "Clovis says no to data centers on our land," he said. - An unnamed resident expressed concern about the commission's lack of technical expertise and preferred definitive limits over a case-by-case approach. - Sarah Hernandez (3825 Nancy Lopez) requested better public document access and meeting times (3:00 PM is a barrier). She questioned impacts on agriculture and groundwater. - Ben Salasad (512 Jones St.) recommended caution and agreed with Dr. Clayton's strict specifications, supporting a moratorium. - Raymond Mondragon (418 Main St.), Economic Incentive Board chair, affirmed that guardrails exist and coordination with EPCOR and the state is ongoing. - Janice Davis (1930 Glenarm) urged adoption of very strong guidelines, citing research from Caltech. Discussion Items - Ordinance Overview (City Attorney Jared Morris): The draft defines data centers (excluding incidental server rooms), restricts them to industrial zones, and requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Applications must detail water sources, cooling (preferring dry cooling/closed-loop), power, noise, and decommissioning. The text gives the city authority to impose limits. - Technical Feedback (Jason Gonzalez / Plateau): Mr. Gonzalez proposed adding "large scale" and a 5-megawatt (MW) threshold. Mr. Morris disagreed with the threshold. Commissioner Moore called 5MW "super small" and opposed "large scale." - Environmental Concerns (Dr. Ladonna Clayton via Commissioner Gearke): Dr. Clayton called for mandatory limits ("shall impose"), independent hydrology assessments, non-evaporative cooling, quarterly reporting, and financial assurance for decommissioning. She warned against new users consuming saved water. - Commission Deliberation: Commissioners debated tabling. Garza and Klein preferred tabling for refinement. Moore and others argued passing the ordinance provides immediate tools while allowing future amendments. Key Outcomes - Motion: Commissioner Tim Garza moved to approve the introduction of the ordinance, seconded by Chris Gearke. The motion adopted Gonzalez's amendments excluding "large scale" and the 5 MW threshold. - Vote: Passed 6-0-1. In Favor: Tim Garza, Travis Klein, Chris Gearke, Tom Moore, Vincent Sol, Candice London. Absent: Tom Martin. - Next Steps: The ordinance proceeds to the City Commission for first public hearing on November 5, 2026. Next P&Z meeting is November 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

The Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole met jointly in a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM in San José City Council Chambers. The committee reviewed upcoming City Council agendas, approved consent items, discussed ceremonial agenda limits, and agreed to cancel the next week's Rules Committee meeting because a quorum would not be available. The chair initially stated the meeting date as October 13 and was corrected to October 14. Agenda Reviews - October 20, 2026 Final Agenda: The committee reviewed the final agenda, which includes a 9:30 AM closed session, a 1:30 PM regular session, a canceled evening session, the City Manager's annual report, the conditional vacation of a portion of Spring Street, the IPA annual year-end report, the citywide planning work plan prioritization, and land use items including a general plan amendment and two land use appeals. - October 27, 2026 Draft Agenda: The committee reviewed the draft agenda, which includes a 9:30 AM closed session, a 1:30 PM regular session, consent items, a vehicle abatement audit, employee group contracts with MEF and IFPTE, amendments to solid waste management Chapter 9.10 and water code Section 15.10, the renaming of Cesar Chavez Park, and a community park departments conversion. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comment was submitted or offered on the agenda reviews, the consent calendar, or during open forum. Consent Calendar - The committee received and filed the Public Record for October 1–8, 2026. - The committee approved a $2,500 grant to the Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation for its Enterprise Leadership Conference and placed the item on the October 20, 2026 City Council agenda. - The committee retroactively approved travel for Councilmember Cohen to Redondo Beach, California from September 23–25, 2026 for the League of California Cities Expo and excused his absence from the September 23, 2026 Rules and Open Government Committee meeting. The motion was amended to correct the location to Anaheim, California, as noted by the chair. Discussion Items - Vice Mayor Foley noted that the October 20 agenda included four ceremonial items, while the policy and practice has been to limit ceremonials to three. She encouraged council members to keep ceremonial comments within five minutes, including their remarks. - Committee members discussed asking the Mayor's Office whether one ceremonial item could be moved to the October 27 agenda. Councilmember Candelas noted that his item was time-sensitive, and the committee agreed to continue the conversation offline. - The committee discussed the lack of a quorum for the next Wednesday's Rules Committee meeting because three members would be traveling. The Assistant City Attorney explained that with only two members present, the committee could meet but could not take action, and that virtual participation would not cure the quorum requirement because a quorum must be present in person and within city limits. The committee agreed to cancel the meeting rather than hold a non-actionable session. Key Outcomes - The October 20, 2026 Final Agenda review was approved on a 5–0 vote. - The October 27, 2026 Draft Agenda review was approved on a 5–0 vote. - The consent calendar, including the Rotary Club grant and the retroactive travel approval with the Anaheim correction, was approved on a 5–0 vote. - The committee agreed to cancel the October 21, 2026 Rules Committee meeting due to the lack of a quorum. - The meeting adjourned at 2:10 PM.

The San Diego City Council's Public Safety Committee met on October 14, 2026, chaired by Chair Von Wilbert, with Vice Chair Kimpio and members Campbell and Whitburn present. The agenda included the approval of the consent calendar, discussions on proposed responses to two grand jury reports (concerning the Commission on Police Practices and fire safety inspection compliance), and non-agenda public comment. Consent Calendar The consent calendar included the approval of committee minutes from September 16, 2026, and the authorization of a contract with Rotorcraft Support Incorporated for police helicopter maintenance. Item 2, a contract for tow management dispatching software, was pulled from the agenda and returned to staff. The consent calendar passed unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Consent Calendar: Speakers expressed concerns about contractor accountability and questioned the police department's use of AI technology. Some speakers opposed the helicopter contract due to noise pollution, while another suggested the city explore using local San Diego companies for the maintenance work. Criticism was also directed at the repeated removal of Item 2 (Flock-related) from the agenda, which speakers alleged was politically motivated. - Item 4 (Commission on Police Practices): Multiple speakers criticized the city's proposed response to the grand jury report. Speakers argued the Commission on Police Practices (CPP) has operated under interim procedures for over two and a half years and lacks genuine authority. A resident shared grievances about specific police brutality cases (Kanoa Wilson, Christopher De Arman) and stated that no city council members or law enforcement personnel attend CPP meetings. One speaker called the city's response "shameful" and stated police are not cooperating with the commission. A speaker also alleged that a significant portion of body camera footage is unaudited and complaints are miscategorized. - Item 5 (Fire Inspection Compliance): Speakers sharply criticized the city's response. A speaker labelled the argument that inspection quality trumps completion rates a "massive failure," noting a 42% backlog in state-mandated inspections. Another speaker expressed complete trust in Fire Chief Logan and defended the fire department against the grand jury's findings, arguing the department needs more resources. Speakers also highlighted the impacts on low-income residents living in uninspected buildings. - Non-Agenda Public Comment: Extensive testimony was provided against the use of Flock ALPR cameras, citing privacy violations, data leaks, and sharing with federal immigration authorities. A speaker claimed audit logs show San Diego Police sharing data with federal agencies in violation of state law SB 34. Other speakers addressed issues at the Tent City shelter operated by Dreams for Change, the need for a police vehicle pursuit review board, fire hazards from dry vegetation along freeways, and the lack of grid capacity inspections for new developments. Discussion Item: Response to Grand Jury Report on Commission on Police Practices Trisha Tackey of the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst (IBA) presented the city's proposed response to the grand jury report on the CPP. The city's proposed response largely disagreed or disagreed in part with the grand jury's findings, noting that the CPP operates under interim procedures, has appointed an executive director (Roger Smith), and that independent investigation capabilities are pending the completion of collective bargaining. Councilmember Whitburn confirmed with Executive Director Smith that a $200,000 budget allocation for CPP software is progressing through the RFP process. Captain Judd Campbell of SDPD Internal Affairs noted improved communication and the timely sharing of investigation files with the CPP. Councilmember Campilio requested the final response to council clearly distinguish the CPP's current staffing from the staffing needs required for independent investigations. The committee unanimously voted to forward the response to the full city council. Discussion Item: Response to Grand Jury Report on Fire Inspection Compliance Trisha Tackey (IBA) presented the response to the grand jury report, "Playing with Fire," which focused on fire safety inspection rates. The city's response disagreed with key findings, arguing that inspection quality is a more critical factor than completion rates alone. The Fire Marshal stated that a multi-year staffing analysis is being finalized for council review and that a 95% inspection compliance rate is a realistic target given the dynamic nature of the inspection inventory. The committee unanimously voted to forward the response to the full city council. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously (Motion Kimpio, Second Campbell). - Grand Jury Response on Commission on Police Practices: Approved unanimously for forwarding to full council (Motion Whitburn, Second Campbell). - Grand Jury Response on Fire Inspection Compliance: Approved unanimously for forwarding to full council (Motion von Wilbert, Second Campbell). - Next Meeting: Adjourned to November 18, 2026.

The Tulsa City Council Public Works Committee met at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Room 411 at One Technology Center, 175 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, Oklahoma. Chair Dutton presided, with Co-Chairs Hall-Harper, Decter Wright, and Bush listed on the agenda. The committee considered two advisory board appointments, five FY 2026-27 budget ordinances, adoption of updated regulatory floodplain maps, an easement closure, a right-of-way occupancy permit, a surplus property resolution, a first-reading ordinance on human remains and cultural artifacts, and an addendum concerning the downtown curfew ordinance. No official minutes were available; this summary is based on the agenda and transcript. Items were generally advanced for formal City Council action on October 21, 2026; the transcript does not contain roll-call vote tallies. Appointments - Maureena Summers, CD-6, was introduced for appointment to the Ethics Advisory Committee, replacing Pam Ballard, with a term expiring December 1, 2028. Summers said she is a Tulsa native and has over 20 years of experience in financial management, audit compliance, and leadership, and committed to serving with integrity. - Jordan Dora, CD-4, was introduced for appointment to the Greater Tulsa Area African-American Affairs Commission, filling a vacant seat, with a term expiring May 1, 2029. Dora described working as a book manager at the BLK Center with O2 Group, holding bachelor's and master's degrees in athletic training, teaching anatomy and physiology at East Central High School for two years, and helping with Mayfest and TU programming. - Both appointments were scheduled for City Council action on October 21, 2026. Budget Amendments and Appropriations - Item 4: ordinance amending the FY 2026-27 budget with a supplemental appropriation of $249,354.44 from Special Revenue Non-Federal Grants within the Public Safety and Protection Non-Federal Sub-Fund for Next Generation 911. Katie Mays from the Budget Office said the funds came from the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority and will help the Police Department complete mandatory GIS requirements for the Next Generation 911 deployment plan for 2027. Chair Dutton asked for a future update on the program. - Item 5: ordinance transferring $6,044,000 in unencumbered and unexpended balances within the TMUA Sewer Capital Projects Sub-Fund for the Spunky Creek East Branch Interceptor. Staff explained the transfer will accelerate two already-planned expansion projects that sit outside the current five-year funding plan. - Item 6: ordinance making a supplemental appropriation of $125,822 from revenue received in the Facility Maintenance Fund. Staff said the funds came from a property sale and will be used for citywide facility maintenance activities. - Item 7: ordinance making a supplemental appropriation of $26,886 from District Attorney's Council grant revenues in the Forensic Science Improvement Sub-Fund. The funds will allow the Police Department to purchase forensic laboratory equipment, including an uninterrupted power supply and a spectra library. - Item 8: ordinance making a supplemental appropriation of $1,500,000 from unappropriated fund balance in the 2016 Vision Economic Development Capital Project Sub-Fund for Municipal Courts and Lockup. Staff said the funds will pay for improvements at David L. Moss to support moving services from the city-run lockup to the Tulsa County inmate lockup facility, including building improvements, networking, and office/courtroom space. The amount is lower than the earlier $3 million estimate. Councilmember Gilbert noted she had requested an itemized breakdown during negotiations and was disappointed it was added to backup materials only the day before; because approval was scheduled for October 21, she said there was still time to review it. Floodplain Map Adoption - Item 9: resolution adopting the August 2026 City of Tulsa Regulatory Floodplain Maps as the official maps, superseding all previous maps, with an emergency clause. Joe Goswick, Utility Planning Manager, and Mark Alley, CRS Coordinator, presented. Since the February 2021 map book, the city has adopted four master drainage plans (Perryman Ditch, Cooley Creek, Vencil Creek, and Crow/Travis/Swan Creek), FEMA completed a flood insurance study update reissuing seven panels, four FEMA LOMRs were issued, and six Tulsa LOMRs were processed; all changes are incorporated. - The online map atlas will remain the most current version, the PDFs will be updated, and the book will be republished every two years. Staff described current outreach, including annual floodplain letters, 311 flood zone determinations, the mayor's annual flood insurance letter, repetitive-loss notification letters, and public meetings for remapping projects. - Councilmembers asked about making it easier for residents to check whether they are in a floodplain, adding a QR code to the book, and improving notification when properties move in or out of floodplains so that residents do not miss important insurance information. One councilmember noted flood insurance can cover property up to $250,000 and contents up to $100,000, and that Tulsa's Community Rating System class 4 participation provides about a 45% discount, with fewer than 30 U.S. communities at class 4 or above. Easement, Right-of-Way, and Surplus Property - Item 10: ordinance closing a portion of a storm sewer easement requested by Nathalie Cornett, Eller & Detrich, P.C., for property at 10507 E. 91st St., for future expansion of Saint Francis Hospital South. Staff said it was the last of several easement closures for the project and had been reviewed without objections. - Item 11: right-of-way occupancy permit between the City and Saint Francis Health System, Inc. Chris Master of Public Works said the permit would authorize placement, ownership, operation, or management of facilities in city rights-of-way subject to applicable ordinances; the application was reviewed by applicable departments with no objections. - Item 12: resolution declaring a 10-acre city-owned parcel at 2020 N. Mingo Rd. (Air Force Plant 3) surplus. Roger Asibow of Asset Management said the property was conveyed from the U.S. Air Force in 2000; Paul Timms' business held lease and purchase-option rights from 2002, and the option has been exercised. Three appraisers valued the property at $1.74 million. Proceeds will go to the Facility Maintenance Fund rather than the general fund. A councilmember asked about keeping proceeds in the area; staff noted the property is in unincorporated county territory, not within a city council district. Deferred and First-Reading Items - Item 13, a discussion with EMSA representatives on heat-related injuries and 911 calls for June-August 2026 and comparative data from prior years, was listed on the agenda but the Chair noted it was rescheduled; no discussion occurred. - Item 14, an ordinance adding Chapter 3, Human Remains and Cultural Artifacts, to Title 7, Cemeteries, was heard on first reading. The ordinance would establish procedures for protection, consultation, identification, treatment, and reinterment of certain human remains and cultural materials connected to racial violence or historically marginalized Black communities, including descendant-centered consultation, a review panel, and responsibilities for City projects and City-regulated development. Councilmember Hall-Harper said the group that had previously presented on the ordinance will attend a subcommittee meeting the following week to answer questions, and asked councilmembers to review the item. The forensics team was present but no comments were made. Additional Discussion: Downtown Curfew Sunset Clause - In an addendum, the committee discussed an ordinance amending Ordinance 25691 to repeal Section 2, which would otherwise cause the downtown curfew provisions to expire on October 22, 2026. A police major said officers found the weekend curfew ordinance helpful, that a debrief with entertainment district owners was positive after a fairly uneventful summer, and that owners who were initially skeptical said it was more helpful than anticipated. - No updated citation count was available; the last reported number was 33, and the major said this summer's figure appeared to be higher. Councilmembers discussed whether to make the curfew permanent, extend the sunset for another year to gather more data, or hold a community meeting before final action. Several councilmembers expressed support for continuing the curfew, while others asked for community dialogue and updated numbers. The matter was scheduled for City Council action on October 21, 2026. Key Outcomes - The committee advanced appointments, budget ordinances, the floodplain resolution, the easement closure, the right-of-way permit, and the surplus property resolution to the October 21, 2026 City Council meeting. - The Human Remains and Cultural Artifacts ordinance remained on first reading, with additional subcommittee discussion planned for the following week. - The EMSA heat-data item was rescheduled and will need to be placed on a future agenda. - The downtown curfew sunset repeal was discussed; the transcript does not show a formal committee vote, and it was slated for City Council action on October 21, 2026.

The Saint Paul City Council met on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, beginning with a 9:00 AM public hearing at the Merriam Park Rec Center on Ord 26-49, a proposal to create the Snelling & University Commercial Development District around the University and Snelling intersection. The regular council meeting convened in Council Chambers at 3:31 PM. Five members were present at the morning session; seven were present at the start of the afternoon session. After a 4:58 PM recess, the meeting resumed at 5:09 PM with six members, Councilmember Yang absent, and adjourned at 5:18 PM. The council used roll-call votes while seven members were present because one member participated remotely; after the recess, remaining votes were taken by voice vote with six members present. Public Hearing: Snelling & University Commercial Development District - Ord 26-49 would amend Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code to create a Commercial Development District divided into four quadrants and allow seven On-Sale Liquor Licenses distributed among the quadrants at and around the University and Snelling intersection. - The ordinance was laid over to October 21, 2026 for final adoption on a 5-0 vote with Councilmembers Yang and Johnson absent. Written comments from John Purdy, Mike Hahm, Alan Hupp, and the Union Park District Council were included in the record. Consent Calendar and Receive/File - AO 26-47 establishing a new Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program project was received and filed. - The consent agenda was adopted as amended by a 7-0 vote. It included routine special assessments for tree removal, delinquent garbage and yard waste bills, demolition of a vacant/nuisance structure at 610 Charles Ave, and associated legislative/public hearing dates. - Licenses approved included an approximately 1,000-square-foot liquor service area expansion for Zamboni's on 7th at 174 7th St W and a new Health/Sport Club license for Element Boxing and Fitness at 928 7th St W. - The council authorized the fire station license agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, a $5,000 donated firefighter lunch from Operation BBQ Relief and NPGA, the Ramsey County Critical Corridors application for 5th Street, a pond maintenance agreement with the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, Afton View Apartments conduit housing revenue obligations, non-use of a Project Labor Agreement on the SKD Auto Tek Neighborhood STAR project, the 2027 council meeting schedule, HR Manager II pay, stipends for the Public Administrative Citations Implementation Working Group, and a correction to the honorary Mahmoud El-Kati Avenue co-naming boundaries. - Four pay/union items were laid over one week to October 21, 2026: RES 26-1678, RES 26-1688, RES 26-1689, and RES 26-1690. Discussion Items - Sewer Revenue Bonds (RES 26-1705). Staff reported a competitive sale earlier in the day of $6.8 million in Series 2026D Sewer Revenue Green Bonds. The city received eight bids and awarded the bonds to Huntington Securities at a true interest cost of 4.57%. Councilmembers credited the city's AAA credit rating—and AA+ for sewer bonds—with saving millions in interest. The resolution was adopted as amended, 7-0. - Data Practices Process Report (RES 26-1704). Dr. Heather Britt of Wilder Research presented an audit of the city's data practices request process. Findings included rising request volume, average closure time of about 13.5 days (down from just over 20 days in 2022), a median closure time of 4 days, and heavy concentration of requests in the Police Department. Recommendations included better use of GovQA tools, structured intake, standardized procedures, refresher training, publishing frequently requested records, and periodically assessing whether to transition to another system such as FOIA. Councilmembers Yang and Johnson spoke favorably about the findings, and the report was accepted 7-0. - Autonomous Vehicle Labor and Community Protections (RES 26-1733). The council adopted version two of the resolution, 7-0, directing the Planning Commission's Transportation Committee to study autonomous vehicles and their effects on labor and the community, engage stakeholders such as transportation workers, disability advocates, and planners, and recommend guardrails before the technology arrives in Saint Paul. Written public comment from Birch Hansen was attached to the record. - Ord 26-46 (Final Adoption). The council adopted 7-0 an ordinance amending Chapter 51.01 of the Administrative Code to allow conveyance of real property used by Saint Paul Regional Water Services to the Board of Water Commissioners. Public Comments & Testimony on Assessments, Plats, and Grants - Lynn Rolfe from the Office of Financial Services explained the assessment process: for street and alley projects the city generally pays 75% and assessable costs start at 25%, then are capped at the lesser of cost or the special-benefit appraisal. Examples included Pleasant Avenue collecting 5.4% and University Avenue 10.2% through assessments. - For the alley bounded by Seventh, Woodward, Railroad, and Payne (RES PH 26-235), Gina Rosenberger of 581 7th St E asked why only some properties were assessed and sought consideration of costs dating back 20 years. Staff said every specially benefited property was assessed; one triangular vacant lot was found to have inconclusive benefit, and pre-2024 alley policy assessed 100% of costs rather than 25%. The assessment was ratified 7-0. - For the Pelham Boulevard reconstruction (RES PH 26-240), staff gave a detailed report: the road was narrowed from 32 feet to 24 feet, an off-street trail was added, the road was shifted 14 feet to save large canopy trees, 22 of 202 boulevard trees were moved, 61 were removed, and the project cost fell from an estimated $18.45 million to about $11.75 million, with the final assessment below 12% rather than 25%. Multiple property owners testified in opposition: Andrea Kish (554 Pelham) called the assessments excessive and said residents lost parking and trees; Zafar Khan (383 Pelham) objected to a $14,109.50 assessment and questioned the special-benefit analysis; Jisan Yu (375 Pelham) said mature trees and landscaping were removed; Amy Sperling (501 Pelham), a 35-year real estate agent, said property values were likely hurt; and attorney Craig Hardie, for 2446 University Avenue LLC and Pelham Parking LLC, asked that assessments of $84,610 and $31,375 be removed or equitably reduced, arguing the HOSH analysis was generalized rather than property-specific. Councilmember Coleman moved approval, stating she saw no significant extenuating circumstances; Council President Noecker acknowledged the episodic burden of the assessment policy. The assessment was ratified 7-0. - For the Carondelet Fields preliminary plat (RES PH 26-242), staff planner Katie Dables said the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and Saint Paul Public Schools requested the plat to clean up long-standing meets-and-bounds legal descriptions; there are no development or use changes. Karen Sarrow of 540 Warwick St asked that future changes pause for neighborhood input; John Victor Kroelk, representing the Sisters, said no development is planned and the plat is an administrative cleanup. The plat was approved 7-0. - During the grant hearing for Torre de San Miguel (RES PH 26-262), several speakers, including Wyatt Miller, Cedar Larson of Women Against Military Madness, and Barry Reish, testified about the Saint Paul Police Department's Axon/SkyDio drone contract and demanded transparency and an end to contracts they said are complicit in Israel's actions in Gaza. Council President Noecker directed them to keep testimony germane to the agenda item. The grant agreement was adopted 6-0 with Councilmember Yang absent. Other Public Hearings Adopted Without Testimony - Public hearing assessment ratifications for University Avenue, Pleasant Avenue, Fourth/Howard mill and overlay, three alley projects, and Wheelock/Grotto Phase II were adopted 7-0. The Highland Bridge Rowhomes Ninth Addition Final Plat was approved 7-0 without testimony. - The remaining grant and budget resolutions—The Heights Parcel E1, the Fire Department's $25,140.87 Regions EMS whole-blood reimbursement, SKD Auto Tek STAR funds, and the HOME 2026 budget amendment—were adopted by 6-0 votes. Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda - Items 49-61 were heard together with no public testimony and adopted as amended 6-0. Most ratified appealed special assessments and abatement findings for properties including 1431 Arundel St, 555 Ashland Ave, 1166 Colette Pl, 1101 Hoyt Ave W, 925 Magnolia Ave E, 777 Ohio St, 1702 Orange Ave E, 752/760 Payne Ave, 1083 Sherburne Ave, and 1046 Western Ave N. - The 1046 Western Ave N items were referred to the November 3, 2026 Legislative Hearing, with the related tree-removal assessment amended and also set for the January 6, 2027 council public hearing. The 1702 Orange Ave E vehicle-abatement appeal was denied as the nuisance was abated and matter resolved. Ward Announcements - Councilmember Kim announced a panel called Technofascism: The Rise of AI and Mass Surveillance in the Twin Cities on Monday, October 19, 6:00-7:30 PM at North End Community Center. - Councilmember Bowie announced a Ward 1 community budget meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 5:30-7:00 PM at Frogtown Community Center, co-facilitated by district councils and including state, county, and school board representatives. - Other announcements included the District 6 annual meeting and community dinner on October 19 at Dayton's Bluff Rec Center and a Growing Green tree-planting event at Camford Church. Key Outcomes - Ord 26-49 was laid over to October 21, 2026 for final adoption (5-0). - The consent agenda was adopted 7-0; four pay/union items were laid over to October 21. - RES 26-1705, RES 26-1704, RES 26-1733, and Ord 26-46 were each adopted by a 7-0 vote. - All street, alley, and plat assessment ratifications were adopted, with the Pelham Boulevard hearing drawing the most opposition. - Grant and budget resolutions and the Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda were adopted 6-0 after Councilmember Yang left. - The 1046 Western Ave N assessment was referred to the November 3, 2026 Legislative Hearing and related public hearing dates.

The meeting convened at 09:30 UTC on October 14, 2026. No agenda, minutes, or transcript were provided in the source material, so no substantive discussion items, public comments, or decisions can be summarized.

The Annapolis Transportation Committee met on October 14, 2026, at 4:05 PM. Chaired by Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, the committee reviewed Spa Creek Bridge maintenance, legislation on residential driveway parking, a new bus pilot, parking reform, and contractor updates. Spa Creek Bridge Maintenance (ID-159-26) - The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) provided an update. Rod Thornton explained that the June 6, 2026, malfunction was caused by operator error, correcting information previously provided by the City’s emergency management office that suggested heat-related failures. - SHA reported the bridge has experienced seven call-out disruptions since 2022 (four operator errors, two mechanical malfunctions, one traffic gate issue). The bridge is in fair condition and not scheduled for replacement, but is maintained indefinitely. - Regarding bicycle infrastructure, SHA stated the bridge deck lacks the minimum five-foot width for a dedicated bike lane. They committed to continuing the discussion with the City Traffic Engineer on non-standard striping or buffer options. - Speakers: Alderman Schandelmeyer thanked SHA for the clarification and regretted the false impression of a heat wave failure. Alderman Savidge raised cyclist safety concerns and urged exploring non-standard lane options. Legislation O-17-26: Right to Park in Front of Residential Private Driveways - The committee discussed legislation allowing legal occupants and guests to park in front of their own driveways on public streets, under specified conditions. - Amendment 1 (Sponsor’s Revised): Clarified the law does not permit parking on red curbs, included an Eastport exemption for specific streets with a one-year sunset, and established an administrative appeals process for tickets. - Amendment 6 (Concept by Ald. Huntley): Exempted Special Residential Parking Districts from the ordinance. The Office of Law noted this was not yet formally offered. - Speakers: Alderman Savidge supported the Eastport exemption due to narrow streets and ongoing safety reviews of traffic plans. Alderman Thorp confirmed the bill does not permit red curb parking. - Outcome: The committee unanimously voted to favorably recommend Amendment 1 (Revised), the concept of Amendment 6, and the full amended ordinance to the full City Council. Transportation Department Update (ID-11-26) - Director Marcus Moore announced the “Blue Route” pilot bus service, starting November 2, 2026. It will run weekdays 7:00-10:00 AM and 4:00-7:00 PM from Eastport to Annapolis High School via Riva Road. The route serves the Harry S. Truman Park & Ride and offers free fares for K-12 students. - Speakers: Alderman Schandelmeyer criticized the route’s off-arterial deviations, arguing they contradict the Transit Development Plan and that microtransit or bikeshare should handle last-mile connectivity. He urged synchronization with school activity schedules and adding a Giant shopping center stop. Director Moore acknowledged the feedback, noting the route is a pilot and adjustments will be considered. Parking Reform & Enforcement - A community forum (Oct 8) identified priorities: residential enforcement, consistent signage, and affordable employee parking. - Alderman Schandelmeyer reported constituent anger over aggressive ticketing near unmarked fire hydrants and crosswalks, stating that enforcement without markings feels like a revenue grab. She urged the city to mark hazards explicitly or issue warnings before tickets. She also requested mailed bus passes and an update on digital passes. - Director Moore acknowledged the enforcement concerns and outlined a plan to repaint red curbs through Public Works and outside vendors. He committed to investigating digital and mailed bus pass solutions. Parking Contractor Updates - Premium Parking (Jason Parola): Reported a 98.1% secret shopper score for Hillman Garage, September peak occupancy of 85%, and a monthly average of 31%. Promo code redemptions increased 82% month-over-month. - Metropolis (John Kemp): Reported customer service scores above 90% for all garages. The company is rolling out a new permit and enforcement platform with easier multi-day visitor pass booking. - Discussion: Alderman Savage explored using low weekend occupancy and the circulator for employee parking. Director Moore noted past low ridership on late circulator runs but agreed to revisit the feasibility of extended hours. Key Outcomes - Spa Creek Bridge: Informational item received. SHA will continue maintenance and coordination with City traffic engineers on bike accommodations. - O-17-26: Favorably recommended to full City Council with Amendments 1 and the concept of Amendment 6. - Blue Route Pilot: Set to launch November 2. Director Moore will refine routing and timings based on committee feedback and Education Commission coordination. - Parking Enforcement: Staff directed to improve marking of red curbs and review enforcement protocols. Update on bus pass distribution expected at a future meeting.

October 14, 2026 The Columbus Plan Commission held a public meeting on October 14, 2026, to consider several rezoning, annexation, and site development plan requests. Key items included a revised rezoning for Beacon Hill with a density cap, a combined annexation and rezoning for TDAK Development, and a site development plan for a new Wawa gas station and convenience store. The commission voted on multiple motions, with some items forwarded to the City Council with conditions. Consent Calendar - Minutes of September 9, 2026: Approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Janine Roberts (adjacent property owner to Beacon Hill site): Expressed safety concerns about crossing 325 West and Carlos Folger Road; questioned the need for maximum RM zoning and requested a full buffer around her property. - Gary Smock (Westview Drive resident): Supported housing needs but emphasized safety; strongly endorsed the cul-de-sac idea to close Carlos Folger at SR 46. - Benjamin Bailey (425 West 25 South resident): Requested (1) reducing the speed limit on southbound Goeller Boulevard from 30 to 25 mph, (2) upgrading the hidden intersection sign with a vehicle sensor, and (3) installing a barrier between the walking path and Goeller Boulevard. Added a fourth oral request for a pedestrian crossing at the Tipton Lakes school route. - Hugh Mickel (650 Terrace Lake Drive): Seconded Bailey’s comments on the barrier; asked about left-turn access from the TDAK development onto Goeller Boulevard. - Ryan Mefford (adjacent property owner to TDAK site): Raised drainage concerns, citing a natural watercourse through his property that could be blocked by the development; requested a culvert commitment. Discussion Items PC-26-16: Beacon Hill Rezoning (11.9 acres, AP to RM) - The applicant (Evan Kleinhenz, representing Beacon Hill, LLC) presented a revised application after withdrawing a previous unfavorable recommendation. The new proposal caps density at 17 units per acre (down from the RM maximum of 25). - Key points: Staff noted proximity to goods/services (0.35 miles to West Hill Shopping Center), existing high occupancy rates (90%+ for local apartments), and city housing studies recommending more “missing middle” housing. The applicant argued the site offers the shortest walk to a major grocery store (1,325 feet) compared to other RM-zoned properties. Concerns included inadequate road infrastructure (sight distance at 325/Carlos Folger, lack of pedestrian facilities, no sidewalks). The applicant proposed commitments: cap at 17 units/acre, right-of-way dedication, a Type B buffer (south line and southern 400 ft of east/west lines), clearing vegetation for sight distance, closing Carlos Folger at SR 46 (cul-de-sac or barrier), and constructing a sidewalk from the development to 325 West if density exceeds 10 units/acre. - Commission deliberation: Members debated the sidewalk threshold. The first motion (sidewalk required only above 10 units/acre) failed 5–2. A second motion (sidewalk required regardless of density) passed, and the commission forwarded a favorable recommendation to City Council with commitments including the sidewalk, cul-de-sac, and other conditions. PC-26-17 (Annexation) and PC-26-14 (Rezoning): TDAK Development - The applicant (TDAK Development, Inc.) requested annexation of 12.64 acres (90% contiguous to city limits) and rezoning of 11.4 acres from RS1 to RM and 1.24 acres from AP to RS1. A concept plan showed 40 duplex units (80 total units). - Key points: No direct sidewalk connection exists; the applicant committed to a pedestrian crossing of Goeller Boulevard at Tipton Lakes School route and a sidewalk along the Goeller frontage. Public comments raised concerns about traffic safety and drainage. The applicant responded that drainage would be handled per city ordinance and that a road crossing through a wetland would not disrupt natural flow. - Commission action: Annexation forwarded favorably. Rezoning approved 6–2 (Michael Kinder and Evan Kleinhenz dissenting due to no density cap, allowing up to 25 units/acre, which could lead to 284 units vs. the concept’s 40). Commitments added: pedestrian crossing, sidewalk, and a center median/turn lane on Goeller Boulevard. SDP-26-34: Wawa Gas Station and Convenience Store - MAP Gateway/ Wawa proposed a site development plan for a gas station and convenience store at the northwest corner of SR 46/Jonathan Moore Pike and Johnson Boulevard. Two modification requests: (1) dumpster in a front yard due to three front yards, and (2) reduced stacking spaces (4 instead of 10) for a mobile-order fly-through lane. - Key points: The applicant updated plans to address landscape and signage issues. Staff recommended approval. Public comments noted the historical flooding of the site; the applicant stated they are raising the site above flood levels. The canopy design was shown (masonry pedestal, no fuel pricing on canopy). The freestanding monument sign (8.5 ft tall) was discussed in relation to potential confusion with an exit. - Commission action: Modification 1 (dumpster) approved 8–0. Modification 2 (stacking spaces) approved. The site development plan was approved with conditions (10 staff conditions, including updated landscaping and signage compliance). Key Outcomes - Beacon Hill Rezoning: Favorable recommendation to City Council with commitments: 17 units/acre cap, right-of-way dedication, Type B buffer along south and southern 400 ft of east/west lines, clearing vegetation at Carlos Folger/325 for sight distance, closure of Carlos Folger at SR 46 (cul-de-sac), and a sidewalk from the development to 325 West (no density threshold). - TDAK Annexation (PC-26-17): Favorable recommendation to City Council (unanimous). - TDAK Rezoning (PC-26-14): Favorable recommendation to City Council (vote 6–2). Commitments: pedestrian crossing at Goeller Boulevard/Tipton Lakes, sidewalk along Goeller frontage, and center median/turn lane on Goeller. - Wawa SDP (SDP-26-34): Approved (vote 8–0) with modifications and conditions. Modifications: dumpster in front yard allowed, reduced stacking spaces for fly-through lane. Conditions per staff report. Note: The City Council will hold public hearings on the annexation and rezoning items; the Wawa SDP is a final decision.

The Elgin City Council met on October 14, 2026, for a Committee of the Whole (COW) followed by a Regular Council meeting. The COW featured a detailed presentation on the Commonwealth/Demon storm sewer analysis update. The Regular meeting approved a parking variation appeal for Casa de Estelios, recognized community groups, and debated new council expense policies. Consent Calendar - The Council approved the consent agenda 8-0 (Thorne abstaining). - Approved minutes from September 23, 2026 8-0 (Thorne abstaining). - Accepted public improvements at 1375 Gifford Road and 1755 Capitol Street. - Approved HVAC repair contracts for City Hall (condensate piping) and Police Facility (insulation). Public Comments & Testimony - Committee of the Whole: - Peter Saw (WANA): Expressed strong appreciation for the city's immediate response to flooding and full support for the updated engineering study. - Elijah Stein: Opposed ALPR and PTZ cameras. Presented calculations that the $429,318 automated citation contract could feed 206 families/year, and the $5.4M net roundabout cost could feed over 2,600 families ($10 donation yields $80 purchasing power). - Max Metzger: Thanked Councilman Dixon for the new all-way stop at W. Chicago/Edison. Cited 27 crashes in 3.5 years and dangerous conditions for children walking to Abbott Park. - Chris Kaldenberger: Thanked staff for addressing Washington Heights sewer issues. - Regular Meeting: - Elizabeth King (WANA): Advocated for exploring retention ponds in the new flood mitigation plan. - Dan Muller: Objected to Flock/ALPR cameras, calling them a surveillance tool. Described ECC's failed attempts to cover Flock cameras before the contract ended. - Peter Sa (WANA): Corrected that flooding occurs 2-3 times/year, not just July 4. Noted overhead sewers backflowed for neighbors. Requested the new study design for the 10-year storm event. - Elijah Stein: Reported that an ECC student was detained by ICE during the period Flock cameras were active on campus, arguing the data poses a threat to community safety. Discussion Items - Commonwealth/Demon Storm Sewer Analysis Update (EEI): Water Director Nora Bertram and EEI's Jeff Freeman presented the proposed update to the 2013 study. - The July 4 storm (5-inch total, peak 2.36 inches/hour) was a 5-to-10-year event. The storm sewer is designed for a 2-year event. The area suffers from high groundwater and poorly-draining Drummer soils. - The scope includes updating models to Bulletin 75 rainfall data, a resident survey, a public meeting (Nov/Dec 2026), and a final technical memo by April 2027. Alternatives like overhead sewers, lateral lining, and storm sewer outfalls will be re-evaluated. - Council discussed OMA rules for attending the public meeting, the need for Spanish access, and ensuring the study leads to implementation. - 301 Dundee Avenue (Casa de Estelios) Appeal: The applicant appealed a P&Z denial for a parking variation to install a bar with 6 video gaming terminals as a salon amenity. - Staff recommended approval, citing a peak demand of 18 cars against 23 available spaces (14 on-site, 9 on-street). - Council approved the appeal 9-0, adding a condition requiring the owner to expand onto an adjacent vacant lot if parking overflow occurs. - Chapter 2.08 (Council Expense Rules): The City Manager proposed amendments based on a June council discussion. - Amendments were approved to use gender-neutral language for the Mayor, require citizen requests to be "in writing", specify the Nov/Dec meeting schedule, and remove "adopted" from allowable lobbying discussion topics. - A motion to explicitly allow expenses for meetings with local constituents/community leaders passed 4-1-4. The full ordinance will return for a final vote after redrafting. Key Outcomes - Approved 9-0: Casa de Estelios appeal (with parking condition). FEMA AFG Fire Grant ($75k). Hawthorne Hill Forest Therapy MOUs (2 items). EEI Storm Sewer Study. Bridge/Culvert Inspection Contract (HR Green). Public Improvements. HVAC repairs. 2027 Meeting Schedule. - Approved 8-0 with 1 A: Minutes, Consent Agenda. - Referred: Updated Chapter 2.08 (Council Rules) to be brought back with revisions. Schedule for public storm sewer meeting to be determined. - Directed: City Manager to explore automatic P-card notifications. EEI to include multilingual outreach in the study scope.