The Public Meeting Index

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the County Center, 2nd Floor, Tampa, Florida. Chair Ken Hagan presided. The meeting opened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the 2026 Anti-Bullying Recognition Award ceremony, a Fire Prevention Week proclamation, approval of agenda changes, a 45-minute public comment period, a unanimous consent agenda, time-certain updates on dengue fever and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, and votes on multiple commissioner items. A lunch recess was scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Opening Ceremonies and Proclamation - Commissioner Donna Cameron Cepeda presented the 2026 Anti-Bullying Recognition Award. Individual winner Madden Moore, an 18-year-old senior at Plant High School, was recognized for founding the “Big and Little Panther” program that paired more than 200 incoming freshmen with upperclassmen. Emerging Leader Award winner Nariah Rivera, a 10-year-old fourth grader at Lamona Elementary School, was recognized for anti-bullying activities through the Boys & Girls Club and an anti-bullying art show. - Sponsor Eliya Ewing of Windward Wealth Management presented gifts to both award recipients. - Commissioner Chris Boles presented a proclamation declaring October 4–10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week in Hillsborough County. The 2026 theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower,” focused on lithium-ion battery fire risks. Fire Chief Jason Doherty and the Fire Marshal accepted the proclamation. Agenda Changes - The Board approved, 7–0, the revised agenda. Commissioner Cohen’s F-4 was revised to refer to micromobility devices including e-bikes, bicycles, and scooters. Commissioner Wostal removed consent items A-10, A-11, A-12, and A-39 for discussion. Time-certain items were set for 10:00 a.m. (G-1, B-1, B-2) and 10:15 a.m. (E-1). Consent Calendar - The Board approved the consent agenda 7–0. The consent agenda included more than 60 routine items and unanimous actions, including code enforcement liens and releases; maintained right-of-way maps; interlocal and grant agreements; procurement and cooperative contract awards; budget amendments; and Board reports. Notable consent items included: - A-9, directing the County Attorney to prepare and bring back annually a resolution opting not to exempt multifamily units serving households at 80–120 percent of median income under Section 196.1978(3)(o), Florida Statutes. - A-10 through A-12, Housing Finance Authority multi-family revenue bond resolutions for Garrison Flats ($26,500,000; 100 units), Mobbly Shores ($29,500,000; 159 units), and Cortaro Heights ($23,500,000; 100 units). These three were removed from consent and deferred later during the meeting. - A-13, authorizing up to $200,000,000 in Housing Finance Authority single-family mortgage revenue bonds. - A-58, awarding a $21,324,171 contract for Thonotosassa Park Expansion and Library Replacement. - A-39, which was removed from consent and handled separately as a Community Investment Tax public hearing item. Public Comments & Testimony - Margaret James Jamsky, speaking with Preserve Rural Lithia, opposed making Lithia the pilot for the proposed Transportation Investment Corridor framework (F-1). She said residents had been consistent: “Fix the infrastructure, slow down the growth,” and that the proposal starts from an assumption that growth in Lithia is a given, in a rural area outside the Urban Service Area. - Lorene Gullaner described her four-and-a-half years navigating family court as a domestic violence survivor, alleging mistreatment by officials and attorneys, and requested library-based, classroom-style family law workshops. - Layla Lillyquist urged the county to create a school-based tree-planting program, citing 250,000 students, Florida’s 49th ranking in volunteerism, and the loss of one-third of the county’s tree canopy. - Tony Rivera, president of The Plantation homeowners association, thanked Commissioner Hagan and the county for road repairs after 35 years and requested additional sidewalk and village road work, submitting a list of problem locations. - Tom Cobert, a Vietnam-era Air Force veteran, urged the county to take local action to prevent federal agents from intimidating voters at polling places. - Karen McGinnis Vaughn, vice chair of the Hillsborough Historic Resource Review Board and a Mosley Homestead trustee, objected to the School Board’s approval of a workforce housing pilot at McLane Middle School, citing lack of transparency, absence of Historic Resource Review Board consultation, infrastructure concerns, and the 1910 school building’s historic value. Dengue Fever Update and Mosquito Control Emergency Items (G-1, B-1, B-2) – 10:00 a.m. - Dr. Carla Fry (Florida Department of Health administrator and health officer), Josh Bilotti (Engineering & Operations), Fire Chief Jason Doherty, and Acting Emergency Management Director Jerry Stickney presented a coordinated situational update. - Hillsborough County had 223 confirmed locally acquired dengue cases, with additional cases awaiting confirmation. Dr. Fry said this is the largest dengue outbreak in Florida’s modern history. - Mosquito control and outreach statistics presented included: 22,000 homes visited; more than 500 businesses reached; more than 350,000 acres treated by aerial and ground application; more than 6,500 mosquito dunks distributed; more than 14,000 repellent packets and wipes distributed; more than 3,000 tires identified and notified; 236 media mentions; television and radio ads reaching more than 20 million people; more than 148,000 social media impressions; and more than 41,000 HCFL Alert contacts. - B-1, approved 6–0, retroactively approved three non-declared emergency procurements with ADAPCO, LLC totaling $848,755.50 for mosquito control products, funded from FY26 approved budgets. - B-2, approved 6–0, retroactively delegated authority to the Engineering & Operations Director to execute a mutual aid MOU with Lee County Mosquito Control District, retroactive to September 23, 2026. Costs for products provided to Lee County were estimated at $250,000 from the BOCC-Dengue Fever Outbreak-Disaster Events Fund. - Staff said procurement costs had risen from about $2.5 million to $4.1 million, and to more than $6 million after a purchase order issued the morning of the meeting. The county is using disaster/emergency reserve funds and seeking state reimbursement. - Commissioner Cameron Cepeda expressed concern about over-spraying, human health effects, and harm to bees. Staff responded that products are EPA-approved, applied by licensed applicators according to labeling, and that local beekeeping associations are notified before missions. - Commissioner Cohen asked about residential inspections and repellent. DOH advised dumping standing water from items such as dog dishes, toys, plant saucers, and tires, and treating insect repellent as routinely as sunscreen. - G-1 to receive the report was approved, recorded as 6–0 after a vote-count correction. ZooTampa Funding Agreement (B-3) - The Board approved, 4–3, a 15-year agreement providing up to $75,000,000 in Renewed Community Investment Tax funding to ZooTampa, matched 1:1 by $75,000,000 from ZooTampa, for zoo improvements and a proposed South America animal habitat in adjacent City-owned Lowry Park. - Up to $43,000,000 for the South America habitat is contingent on an amendment to ZooTampa’s lease and operating agreement with the City of Tampa to include the 13-acre expansion area. Funding is also contingent on adding the project to the renewed CIT project list, a CIP amendment, and an FY27 budget amendment. - Commissioner Wostal said he fully supports ZooTampa but could not support $75 million when the CIT designated only $50 million for all cultural institutions. Commissioners Cohen, Hagan, and Myers joined him in voting no. Utility Revenue Bonds Budget Amendment (B-4) - The Board approved, 7–0, the FY27 budget amendment resolution related to the Series 2026A Utility Revenue Bonds. Staff described it as utilizing $148.8 million of bond proceeds, while the agenda text states $648,797,696.50 in proceeds; the source material contains this discrepancy. - The amendment makes line-item realignments for the $1.8 billion One Water project, including financing a portion of construction costs, repaying commercial paper and short-term notes, and paying issuance costs. Staff said the net project impact is zero. Greater Hillsborough County Fair Sidewalk (B-5) - The Board approved, 7–0, a resolution and funding agreement not to exceed $79,431 to reimburse the Greater Hillsborough County Fair Association for construction of a new sidewalk at 215 Sydney Washer Road, Dover, at the main fair entrance. The board waived the policy provision requiring reimbursement before construction was completed; funding is in the adopted CIP. Tampa Bay Sports Commission Report (E-1) – 10:15 a.m. - Lanness Robinson, Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, presented the 2026 activity report. In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, the commission produced over 250,000 room nights against a goal of just over 200,000. - 2026 highlights included NCAA March Madness first/second rounds with over 55,000 fans; Premier League Mornings Live at Armature Works with 15,000 attendees and 5.5 million viewers; WWE Backlash; an England–New Zealand soccer friendly; National Veteran Golden Age Games with over 1,200 participants; and SEC Football Media Days with over 50 hours of ESPN coverage. - Upcoming events include the SEC Gymnastics and American Athletic Conference basketball championships in March 2027, the Florida–Georgia football game in October 2027, and the College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2029. The Board received the report 6–0. Commissioner Items - F-2 (Department of Juvenile Justice): Approved 6–0 to authorize staff to conduct community engagement, identify rezoning requirements, and clarify interlocal/lease terms for DJJ’s potential use of the 40-acre County-owned Stark Road property, previously leased to DJJ from 1975 to 2004, for a detention facility. Staff will return with a report on next steps, costs, and responsibilities. - F-3 (Budget realignment): Approved 6–0 to realign $100,000 in CIP funding from the Highland Pines Outreach Center Capital Contribution to the Cuban Civic Club Capital Contribution because the Highland Pines funds remained unexpended and no agreement had been negotiated. - F-4 (Micromobility ordinance): Approved 6–0 to direct the County Attorney, with county staff and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, to review state laws on micromobility devices (e-bikes, bicycles, and scooters), evaluate possible local regulations, enforcement mechanisms, and education, and bring back a draft ordinance at the next BOCC meeting. - F-5 (Honorary roadway): Approved 6–0 to designate Bill Noriega Avenue on Carver Avenue. The designation is honorary and does not rename the roadway or change street numbering. Removed Consent Items: Live Local Housing Bond Resolutions (A-10, A-11, A-12) - Commissioner Wostal moved to deny A-10, arguing the Board should not facilitate Live Local Act projects while simultaneously suing the state over the law’s constitutionality, and noting no Live Local projects had been approved in unincorporated Hillsborough County. - Commissioner Cohen offered a substitute motion to defer A-10, A-11, and A-12 to a future meeting to allow additional consideration. The deferral was approved 6–0. Removed Consent Item: Community Investment Tax Public Hearing (A-39) - The Board considered scheduling a public hearing to add the Tampa Bay Rays’ Ballpark and ZooTampa Capital Improvements to the renewed Community Investment Tax project list for the period December 1, 2026 through December 31, 2041. - Commissioner Wostal requested an evening hearing at an alternate East Hillsborough venue in the interest of public transparency. After discussion about quorum and scheduling, the Board split the item: - The alternate 6:30 p.m. hearing for the Tampa Bay Rays item, at a centrally located East Hillsborough venue on a date coordinated by the County Administrator with the Board, was approved 5–1, with Commissioner Myers voting no. - The ZooTampa item was scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., as originally advertised, approved 6–0. Future Discussion Items - Commissioner Cohen asked staff to explore drowning-prevention education for children with autism, including free pool alarms available through the Department of Health, and to schedule a measure to rename the Warren Alley Media Room to the Warren Alley and Mark Zewok Media Center. - Commissioner Wostal noted the third anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel and the Board’s prior expression of support. - Commissioner Boles requested a report from the County Administrator and Code Enforcement on the total number, dollar value, and likely collectability of outstanding code enforcement liens, particularly those on properties owned by corporations, LLCs, partnerships, or other business entities. - Chair Hagan requested the County Attorney’s Office to review the agri-tourism statute, Section 570.85, Florida Statutes, and other legal authority, and report on options to regulate substantial off-site impacts including noise, traffic, and public safety, as well as enforcement options. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved 7–0. - ZooTampa funding agreement approved 4–3 (no: Commissioners Cohen, Hagan, and Myers). - B-4 and B-5 approved 7–0. - Dengue update received and B-1/B-2 emergency approvals each approved 6–0. - Tampa Bay Sports Commission report received 6–0. - F-2, F-3, F-4, and F-5 each approved 6–0. - A-10, A-11, and A-12 deferred 6–0. - A-39 split: Rays alternate evening hearing approved 5–1 (Myers no); ZooTampa Oct 21 hearing approved 6–0. - Staff were directed on future items related to pool alarms/media room renaming, code enforcement liens, and agri-tourism review.

The Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance Committee (ZOC) met on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in the Dulles Room of the Government Center. The committee approved the September action report, recommended floodplain overlay zoning amendments, received status updates on data center, cannabis, and other zoning ordinance amendments, and re-elected its chair and vice chair. No public input was offered. Call to Order and Administrative Items - ZOC moved agenda item 7 (Floodplain Overlay District) up to follow item 4; members agreed. - No public input and no disclosures were reported. - The September 2, 2026 action report was approved after the chair noted that public input submitted by Mara had been omitted. The chair also said Mara had alerted the committee that submitted public comments had not been included in ZOC action reports for roughly the last three years. Staff was asked to review the issue and report back at the next meeting. - New members introduced: Madeline Skinner (preservation/conservation organizations), Michelle Rosati (a building industry association), and Ben Wales (Economic Development Advisory Group). Floodplain Overlay District Amendments - Staff member Maggie Howard presented the proposal to replace the Floodplain Overlay District regulations in Chapter 5 with revised floodplain provisions in Chapter 6 as an environmental feature. The package also includes an associated development ordinance amendment and FSM amendments. - Staff said ZOC comments and agency referral comments were incorporated; one item remained in disagreement, and the committee's requested accessory-structure language was included in the second motion. - A member noted that ZOC had previously voted to add active recreation as a use in the major floodplain, but TLUC did not accept that change. - The committee amended the first motion to direct staff to include accessory structures to an existing single-family detached dwelling as a permitted use under the new floodplain regulations. - The committee approved the recommended motion and the associated zoning ordinance amendment on voice votes; staff reported the vote counts as 8-1-6 (8 in favor, 1 opposed, 6 absent) for both. - Staff said the item is expected to go to a Board of Supervisors resolution of intent to amend in November, with Planning Commission review targeted for January/February 2027. Mandatory notices will be sent to affected floodplain property owners and adjacent owners. Data Center Standards and Locations - Phase 2 Update - Staff gave a status update on CPAM-2025-0001/ZOAM-2024-0001. Two open houses were held September 28 and 30, 2026. - Proposed ZOAM changes include revised data center use standards, new electrical substation standards (AIS, GIS, and hybrid), on-site power generation standards, battery energy storage standards, and new or revised definitions. - Several design standards would move from the zoning ordinance to the Comprehensive Plan and be applied as guidelines by the Board during special exception review. - Some members expressed concern that moving design standards to the Comprehensive Plan gives the Board too much discretion because the Comprehensive Plan is often treated as a suggestion rather than a requirement. - Members also questioned limiting detailed standards to battery storage and the 5 MW capacity cap in the IP district. Staff said other energy storage technologies are not categorically barred, but detailed standards have only been developed for battery storage because of available information and application history. - Staff said the ROIA is targeted for December 2026, Planning Commission review for February 2027, and a public hearing around June/September 2027, subject to change. Cannabis Regulation ZOAM-2026-0006 - Planner Kayla Peloquin reviewed Virginia House Bill 30, enacted June 2026, which creates a regulated adult-use marijuana market, authorizes the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to license establishments, and preserves limited local zoning authority. - Key dates: the Board adopted its resolution of intent in April 2026; Planning Commission public hearing is scheduled for November 19, 2026; Board of Supervisors public hearing is anticipated in early 2027; license applications begin February 1, 2027; licenses may be issued May 1, 2027; retail sales begin July 1, 2027. - The draft would add marijuana uses to zoning districts, add use-specific standards, and amend definitions. The proposal retains the state's 1,000-foot minimum distance from schools, hospitals, child day programs, and institutions of higher education, and proposes 8 a.m.-11 p.m. hours of sale. - Staff proposed definitions for indoor and outdoor cultivation. Outdoor canopy is limited under state licensing to about 10,000 square feet, indoor to about 35,000 square feet, and a secured agricultural greenhouse counts as indoor cultivation. - Several members argued the county should restrict marijuana-related uses to as few zoning districts as state law allows and should not adopt an overly permissive starting point, noting that once licenses are issued they cannot easily be pulled back. - Other discussion points included the zoning districts of existing medical dispensaries, potential conflicts with the Western Loudoun Rural Uses and Standards work, right-to-farm considerations, water consumption, agritourism, double-licensing questions, and public consumption rules. - One member noted the state will issue no more than 350 licenses statewide, generally apportioned by population density, and that this was an increase from an earlier proposal of about 100 licenses. - Staff acknowledged the compressed timeline, noting the legislation passed through the budget process and draft regulations were released only about two weeks earlier. Staff agreed to gather comments and research the zoning classifications of existing medical dispensaries for the November 4 ZOC meeting. Other Status Updates - Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Adjustments 1: Information item only. Staff said work is delayed by workload, with a tentative goal of winter 2026; the ROIA is already complete. Members noted the quick fixes are needed before subsequent fast-track amendments. - Placards (ZOAM-2026-0003): Approved at the September 9, 2026 Board of Supervisors public hearing. The chair said ZOC concerns about placard size, content, and QR codes are still being reviewed with PAC. - Affordable Housing by Tax-Exempt Religious and Nonprofit Organizations (ZOAM-2026-0004): Approved at the September 22, 2026 Planning Commission public hearing; scheduled for Planning Commission public hearing November 12, 2026, with possible Board adoption December 1, 2026. Staff said the number of potentially eligible properties is limited, though the exact number was not clearly stated in the meeting. - Western Loudoun Rural Uses and Standards (WLRUS): Meetings are proceeding on schedule, with some adjustments to accommodate Planning Commission workload. The Mountainside Overlay District meeting was described as spirited and ran long; a motion from the August 24 meeting will be revisited and separated into individual votes as time allows. Committee Membership and Elections - Three ZOC seats remain vacant: the DAR representative, the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce representative, and the environmental organization representative. - The current chair and vice chair were nominated and re-elected by voice vote; the tally was reported as 9-0-6 (9 in favor, 0 opposed, 6 absent). Next Meetings - November 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m., Dulles Conference Room - December 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m., Dulles Conference Room Key Outcomes - Approved the September 2, 2026 action report with a commitment to address omitted public comments. - Recommended Board adoption of the floodplain overlay zoning amendment, including the accessory-structures addition, and approved the related zoning ordinance amendment on voice votes; staff tallies were 8-1-6. - Received updates on data center standards, zoning ordinance rewrite adjustments, placards, affordable housing, and WLRUS; no formal ZOC motions were taken on those updates. - Directed staff to compile cannabis-related zoning comments and research existing medical dispensary zoning classifications for the November 4 meeting. - Re-elected the chair and vice chair for the coming term.

The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board met on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM (starting time changed to 11:00 AM beginning November) to consider consent agenda items, approve a construction contract for ADA ramps, review Charnow Park improvement designs, discuss recent king tide flooding, and hear public testimony. The meeting lasted until approximately 11:30 AM. Consent Calendar - Item 5 (R-CRA-2026-41): Resolution correcting scrivener's errors in the duration of initial terms of agreements and contract types. Approved 6-1. Board Member Hernandez voted no, citing concern over a seven-year contract period. - Item 6 (R-CRA-2026-42): Resolution changing the start time of regular CRA Board meetings from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Approved 6-1. Hernandez opposed, arguing 11:00 AM leaves insufficient time for meetings. Public Comments & Testimony - Andre Brown, resident: Praised Commissioner Hernandez and other board members for community work. Questioned whether beach buildings are inspected for corrosion. Announced intentions to hold Commissioner Shuham to promises and to pursue churches running businesses over tax status. - Erica Ms. Rani, Sound Connection Distributors: Asked about remaining CRA funds for downtown area and whether warehouses along I-95 are included in CRA. Staff deferred to economic development. - Helen Chervin, 2470 Adams Street: Expressed frustration with neighborhood neglect, code enforcement responsiveness, and lack of education for drivers on new traffic patterns. Requested attention from Commissioner Hernandez. - Leanne Graham, 513 South Ocean: New resident praised beach safety, progress (Burkhardt Construction), and city's response to king tides. Expressed support for low-rise development and appreciation for law enforcement. Discussion Items - Item 7 (R-CRA-2026-43): Resolution approving a Construction Management At Risk Phase II agreement with Burkhardt Construction, Inc. for the ADA Ramps and Stairs Project east of the seawall from Crocus Terrace to Magnolia Terrace. Amount up to $946,597.81. Unanimously approved. The project is funded by the CRA, with pursuit of federal grants noted. - Item 8 (P-CRA-2026-09): Presentation by Marc Gambrill (Director of Design and Construction Management) and Zami Meyer (Project Manager) on Charnow Park improvements. Two design options were presented: - Option A: Relocated splash pad to north side as part of a fenced kids' play area with water misters, expanded fitness area, shaded seating, meandering paths. - Option B: Larger splash pad, larger fitness area, similar layout but with more extensive water play and fitness zones. - Budget: $2 million currently allocated, with possibility of $2 million in matching federal grant (decision expected early 2027). - Board feedback: - Hernandez: Supported center splash pad, shade for fitness equipment, gravel/rock groundcover to reduce dirt runoff, and separate bathroom project. Opposed misters. - Callari: Prefers central splash pad placement, opposed moving it north near residential area. Wants improvements to existing layout with sand buffer system. - Levy: Emphasized preserving straight sightline from parking garage to ocean to avoid meandering paths; protect open space for 5K events; bathrooms should be pulled from this project and funded through parking enterprise. - Gruber: Agreed with straight view, liked splash pad over misters, requested urgent bathroom repairs separated out. - Quintana: Favored central splash pad, concerned about exclusivity, asked for shade trees, water retention features. - Biederman: Supported greenery, suggested using parking fund for bathrooms, requested splash pad be designated as children's play area to prevent adult loitering. - Shuham: Preferred Option B, called for shade for playground and fitness, open space for events, and continued use of greenery. - Outcome: Board directed staff to refine design based on feedback, consider integrating bathrooms as separate project, and return for further discussion after grant determination. Informational Report: King Tide and Flooding Response - IR-CRA-2026-09: Monthly update on beach and downtown activities. Executive Director highlighted recent king tide event on September 27–28, 2026, exacerbated by a nor'easter. Public Utilities Director Vin Morello and Public Works staff presented details on tidal conditions (peak 2.77 feet NAVD at Port Everglades, historically high), operation of tidal gates (39 of 86 gates installed for Lakes area seawall project), and deployment of tiger dams on the boardwalk. - Board discussion: - Gruber pointed out flooding on A1A exit ramp where construction barrels forced traffic into deep water; asked for temporary removal during king tides. Morello confirmed redeploying a pump at that location. - Callari questioned effectiveness of county-planted dunes; staff confirmed dunes deflected water but low areas (Michigan Street) had no dunes and flooded most. - Levy advocated for a pilot project to close openings in the knee wall (or install removable gates) at the lowest elevation area (Michigan Street vicinity) to prevent future broadwalk flooding. - Shuham highlighted sea level rise projections: current king tide levels will be normal by 2050. Supported dunes as part of long-term resilience. - Quintana requested improved communication with county resilience department regarding dune performance. - Outcome: Board directed staff to bring forward a pilot project for knee wall/gates at Michigan Street area and to continue coordination with Broward County on dune performance. Key Outcomes - Approved Resolution R-CRA-2026-41 (scrivener's errors) and R-CRA-2026-42 (meeting time change) on consent, 6-1. - Unanimously approved Resolution R-CRA-2026-43 for Burkhardt Construction ADA ramps contract. - Directed refinement of Charnow Park design options, with emphasis on central splash pad, shade, straight sightline, and separate bathroom funding. - Directed staff to develop a pilot project for knee wall/gates to mitigate king tide flooding at the lowest beach elevation area. - Board requested enhanced communication with county on dune resilience. - Public comments and HBBA letter requesting delay of beach overlay/master plan and formation of a community-business committee were noted.

The Auburn Planning Commission met on the recorded date of October 7, 2026; the agenda and transcript identify this as the October 6, 2026 regular evening session at 6:00 p.m. Vice Chair Kramer presided with Commissioner Hobbs; Chair Hiatt, Commissioner Johnson, and Commissioner Lehmberg were absent. Because no quorum was present, the Commission did not conduct formal business or approve the August 18, 2026 minutes, and instead held the three scheduled study sessions as an informal informational session. All presentations and public comments will be part of the official record. The Commission is next scheduled to consider formal recommendations on all three items on October 20, 2026, with City Council consideration currently set for November 9, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony - Auburn Station Infill Plan: Judy Alberts (226 Live Oak Street, Prospect Hill) voiced concerns about increased traffic, noise, parking, and impacts on narrow streets, noting that Old Auburn Cemetery prevents street widening. Craig Buxton (Hidden Creek) questioned the density and scale of the proposal, and expressed skepticism that bicycle lanes would improve safety on narrow, geologically constrained roads, suggesting a greater need for service buildings. - Cannabis Ordinance: One community member opposed recreational cannabis, describing it as a gateway drug and objecting to city's motivation for tax revenue. Robert Ingall, a lifelong Placer County resident and former licensed indoor cannabis cultivator in Nevada County, supported the ordinance and urged the city to prioritize local applicants and consider multiple licenses for competitive pricing; he noted delivery services and a North Auburn smoke shop already supply cannabis. - Auburn 2045 General Plan: Multiple speakers supported the proposed Medium Density Residential designation for the Blocker Drive site and opposed the industrial alternatives (EIR Alternatives 2 and 3). Kyle Santuccio cited a petition with over 120 signatures; Caroline Meinhold argued residential use would boost local economic multipliers and property tax revenue; Jackie House, Sherry Perkins, and David Agar voiced agreement. Joe Madeuris, president of Save Auburn Ravine Salmon and Steelhead (SARS), urged stronger restoration and enhancement language for riparian habitat, stream setbacks, and groundwater recharge. Robert Hain (SARS) also emphasized groundwater recharge. Harry White (Placer Group Sierra Club / CNPS) supported infill development, native plant use, and residential designation at Blocker Drive. Linda Newhauser asked how decision-makers would balance General Plan principles against conflicting EIR alternatives. Discussion Items Study Session on the Auburn Station Infill Plan ("The Domes") - Matthew Gerken (AECOM), consulting project manager, presented the Draft Auburn Station Infill Plan, prepared under a SACOG Green Means Go grant in collaboration with Placer County. - The 10.5-acre Plan Area is part of a 17-acre County-owned property adjacent to the Auburn Transit Station, including the Placer County Administrative Center ("The Domes"), a World War I Veteran's Memorial (preserved under both options), former County library offices, parking, and landscaping. - Option 1 preserves The Domes and would allow 238 multi-family units (245,410 sq ft of residential space) in four 4-story and two 3-story buildings, 3,375 sq ft of retail/commercial space, and 295 residential parking spaces. - Option 2 would demolish The Domes and would allow 315 multi-family units (361,318 sq ft of residential space) in six 3-story and four 4-story buildings, 3,375 sq ft of retail/commercial space, and 390 residential parking spaces. Both options achieve 30.1 dwelling units per acre. - The Domes was added to the National Register of Historic Places in July 2025. The Final EIR identified five significant and unavoidable impacts: visual character degradation and loss of a historical resource under Option 2; short-term construction noise and vibration exposure under both options; and long-term stationary-source operational noise under both options. Thirteen comment letters were received on the Draft EIR; responses did not identify new significant impacts. - No formal action was taken. The Plan and Final EIR are scheduled for Planning Commission hearing on October 20, 2026, and City Council consideration on November 9, 2026. Study Session on the Draft Cannabis Ordinance - Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright presented a draft ordinance that would authorize cannabis retail sales and delivery and prohibit cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, testing laboratories, and cannabis events. - The draft identifies four potential areas, generally portions of Downtown and the Highway 49 corridor. It would require a discretionary Use Permit, objective standards, separation from sensitive uses, exterior design and signage criteria, a Community Benefit Agreement, and an annual review mechanism similar to business license renewal. - Licensing would be population-triggered: the first license is available now (city population about 13,000; trigger 8,500 residents), and a second license would only become available if the city reaches 17,000 residents. A competitive applicant selection process is still to be determined. - Public outreach included two town halls and a survey: 188 survey responses and 221 participants; 81% of respondents identified as residents, 86% supported retail cannabis, 59% supported two licenses, and 22% supported two or more. Potential state Measure 64 grants were described, with awards reaching up to $6 million. - No formal action was taken. The Planning Commission public hearing on the ordinance is October 20, 2026; City Council first and second readings are anticipated November 9 and November 23, 2026, with application fees/criteria in January 2027 and a possible application solicitation around February/March 2027. Study Session on the Auburn 2045 General Plan - Barry Miller, General Plan Consulting Project Manager, presented the Draft Auburn 2045 General Plan and the environmental review process. The current General Plan was adopted in 1993; the update began in September 2023 and the Draft Plan, covering a 7.2-square-mile city and a 29-square-mile planning area, has a horizon year of 2045. - The Draft General Plan and Draft EIR were published July 31, 2026. The EIR comment period closed September 21, 2026 after an extension; the General Plan comment period remains open. - As of September 30, 2026, the city received 36 transmittals opposing industrial development on the Blocker Drive site; 3 transmittals supporting industrial development plus 10 copies of a support letter; 10 transmittals on broader Draft EIR issues; and 10 transmittals on broader Draft General Plan issues. About 12 individuals provided oral testimony at the August 18, 2026 study session, mostly opposing an industrial designation. - The Draft General Plan designates the approximately 14-acre Blocker Drive property as Medium Density Residential, with Resource Conservation (Open Space) along Spanish Ravine. EIR Alternatives 2 and 3 include Industrial designation in lieu of the residential designation; most public comments relate to those alternatives. - Proposed General Plan Revisions (Attachment 1) include line-by-line edits in response to comments from the public, Placer County, Friends of Auburn Ravine, Save Auburn Ravine Salmon and Steelhead, Placer Sierra Club, individual commissioners, the Sustainability Committee, and city staff. Examples include a corrected Blocker Drive land use map boundary away from Spanish Ravine, retention of Urban Reserve in the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan area, a new Policy CD-3.11 on industrial design, updated stream protection actions, and tree preservation ordinance revisions. - Appendix A, the Draft Implementation Matrix, lists more than 200 actions; about two-thirds are described as ongoing. The Matrix is a non-adopted reference intended to support the city's Annual General Plan Progress Report. - No formal action was taken. The Final EIR is expected late next week, and the Commission will consider two resolutions (EIR certification and General Plan adoption) on October 20, 2026; City Council is scheduled for November 9, 2026. Key Outcomes - No official actions were taken because the Planning Commission lacked a quorum; the August 18, 2026 minutes were not approved. - All three items were informational study sessions, with presentations and public comments entered into the record. - The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on the Auburn Station Infill Plan/Final EIR, the Draft Cannabis Ordinance, and the Auburn 2045 General Plan/Final EIR on October 20, 2026. - The City Council is currently scheduled to consider the Commission's recommendations on November 9, 2026, with a potential second reading of the cannabis ordinance on November 23, 2026. - Written comments on the General Plan will continue to be accepted, and additional revisions to the Plan may be considered before October 20, 2026.

The Alexandria Planning Commission convened a public hearing on October 7, 2026, addressing a work session on parking regulations, a consent calendar with two items removed, a vacation request, a Duke Street land use plan update, two special use permits, and a master plan/zoning text amendment for substandard lots. The commission voted unanimously on all actions. Work Session: Residential Parking Regulations The meeting began with a work session on proposed changes to parking regulations to align with state code (House Bill 888). Staff recommended applying the state's new minimum parking requirements citywide, with a proposed 0.5 spaces per dwelling unit for multifamily buildings, and 0.35 for affordable units at or below 60% of area median income, with a maximum of 2 spaces per unit. The commission discussed the rationale and impacts, and will receive the final proposal on November 5. Consent Calendar Items 3 (Subdivision 2026-00009) and 4 (Special Use Permit 2026-00035) for 108 and 110 North Quaker Lane were requested to be removed from the consent calendar for individual consideration. Public Comments & Testimony - Linda Bennett (adjacent Tupelo Place resident) expressed concerns about potential future access from Tupelo Place and traffic impacts. - David Levy (309 East Nelson Ave) opposed the vacation, arguing the city should maintain the alley and preserve parking areas, and disputed claims about trash truck use. - Elizabeth Wright raised process questions about the number of dwelling units (six total) and asked about viewer committees for vacations. - Monica Perry (Del Ray Citizens Association) supported the 90% test for substandard lots but opposed the block face test, which would remove 56% of lots from SUP review. - Two students from St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School spoke in favor of the athletic lighting proposal. - Applicant attorneys (M. Catharine Puskar, Duncan Blair) spoke in support of their respective applications. Discussion Items - Items 3 & 4: Subdivision and SUP for 108-110 N. Quaker Lane – Staff recommended approval; the commission approved the subdivision and recommended approval of the SUP for a lot without frontage. - Item 5: Vacation of Ramsey Street and East Alexandria Ave – Staff recommended approval of the partial vacation, with a realigned 20-foot alley. The commission approved. - Item 6: Duke Street Land Use Plan Update – Staff presented the draft plan, including housing affordability, open space, connectivity, and district concepts. The commission offered suggestions on labeling, shade as critical design, and implementation. - Item 7: SUP 2026-00034 for 501 East Howell Ave – Request for a two-unit dwelling on a substandard lot. Staff recommended approval; the commission agreed. - Item 8: DSUP 2026-10008 for 1000 St. Stephens Road – Athletic facilities, field lighting (up to 85 feet), and amended condition 66 to allow community use of the auditorium. Staff recommended approval; commission concurred. - Item 9: Master Plan and Zoning Text Amendment for Substandard Lots – Staff proposed new regulations allowing by-right development on lots meeting a 90% standard or block face test. The commission initiated and approved both the master plan amendment and zoning text amendment. Key Outcomes - Motion to approve Subdivision 2026-00009 – Approved 7-0. - Motion to recommend approval of SUP 2026-00035 – Approved 7-0. - Motion to recommend approval of Vacation 2026-00001 – Approved 7-0. - Motion to initiate and adopt Master Plan Amendment 2026-00002 – Both motions approved 7-0. - Motion to initiate and recommend approval of Zoning Text Amendment 2026-00003 – Both motions approved 7-0. - Motion to recommend approval of SUP 2026-00034 – Approved 7-0. - Motion to recommend approval of DSUP 2026-10008 – Approved 7-0. - Minutes deferred to next meeting; meeting adjourned at 10:39 p.m.

The Police Commission met on October 7, 2026, to discuss crime trends, disciplinary processes, and policy updates. The meeting included reports from Chief Liu, DPA, and the POA, along with a presentation by DPA interns on AI in policing and a joint presentation on the disciplinary process. The commission also addressed public comments regarding unsolved homicides and Trans March incidents. Consent Calendar - Unanimously received and filed the Police Commission Disciplinary Actions Report for the third quarter of 2026. - Unanimously adopted the minutes from the meetings of September 2 and September 9, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony - Amelia Harmon (District 9, individual) expressed support for improved emergency response and collaboration, referencing Oakland's MACRO model, and noted that SFPD was not included in an upcoming hearing on drug market conditions. - A speaker criticized SFPD for contradictory statements regarding dispersal orders during Trans March, stating that all charges against 18 arrested individuals were dropped due to insufficient evidence, and called for an inquiry into the alleged false claims. - A mother of a homicide victim (murdered August 14, 2006) appealed for justice, showing photos and naming perpetrators, and expressed frustration over lack of progress in her son's case. Discussion Items - Chief's Report (Crime Trends & Community Engagement): Chief Liu reported a 19% decrease in part one crime year-to-date, but a 11% increase in homicides (2 compared to 19). He noted three recent homicides in Bayview, Southern District, and another location, with one arrest made. A DMAC operation on September 30 led to 84 arrests. Chief Liu also updated on efforts to schedule a public town hall with the Office of Transgender Initiatives regarding Trans March events. Commissioner Scott expressed concern about rising homicides and advocated for community meetings within 48 hours of incidents. Commissioner Benedicto questioned the implementation of new ALPR safeguards; Chief Liu stated they would be issued as department notices (DN) and unit orders, with restrictions including 0-day retention and required CAD/case numbers, but no current plan for a Department General Order (DGO). Commissioner Lyas asked for the ALPR audit findings and existing DN, citing best practice concerns. - DPA Director's Report: Policy Director Jamal Anderson reported that DPA is conducting an independent ALPR audit and participating in the DGO 8.10 working group on First Amendment activities. DPA closed 58 cases and opened 99 in the reporting period. The summer internship cohort presented their policy project on AI in policing. - Commission Reports: President Clay reported visiting the firing range and attending a lateral officer graduation. Commissioner Benedicto is updating a 20-year-old resolution (2706) and noted October commem orations. Commissioner Lowe and Vice President Techie continued station visits to discuss community engagement and technology use. - DPA intern Presentation on AI: The summer intern cohort (including Adrian, Kevin, Alessandra) presented four recommendations for an ethical AI framework for SFPD: prohibit facial recognition, prioritize data privacy, mandate algorithmic validation, and prohibit predictive policing. They emphasized risks of bias in AI and called for rigorous oversight. - Joint Presentation on Disciplinary Process: SFPD Internal Affairs (Cmdr. Harvey), DPA (Sharon Wu), and the POA (Captain Chignell) presented the discipline process from complaint to final discipline. Cmdr. Harvey highlighted that pending Chief's hearings dropped from 124 (April 2023) to 9 (September 2026) due to policy changes. DPA requested support for an API data-sharing project to replace the current Excel spreadsheet, citing inefficiencies. POA emphasized collaboration and accountability but raised concerns about DPA's underuse of investigative hearings and the need to preserve the current discipline system after a recent streamlining task force proposal was defeated. Key Outcomes - Consent calendar and minutes approved unanimously. - Commissioners requested that the ALPR policy updates be agendized for public comment at a future meeting, and that the ALPR audit findings be shared with the commission. - DPA's request for support on a data-sharing project was noted; SFPD IAD expressed openness to further discussions. - POA will submit written concerns regarding procedural issues, including DPA's investigative hearing process and the MOU between the DA and SFPD. - The commission voted unanimously (7-0) to go into closed session and subsequently voted not to disclose any discussion from closed session.

The Disabilities Advisory Commission (DAC) met on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:31 PM in the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber, adjourning at 7:23 PM. The meeting included a consent calendar, a detailed discussion on the city's decision not to hire a Citywide ADA Coordinator, approval of Tim Haley Award nominations, and commissioner comments. The meeting was extended past two hours to accommodate the length of the discussion. Consent Calendar - Approved the September 2, 2026 meeting minutes. - Approved the Disabilities Advisory Commission Follow-Up Log. - Motion passed unanimously (all present commissioners in favor; five absent). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke on any agenda items or matters not on the agenda. Discussion Items 3. Disabilities Advisory Commission’s Recommendation from 2025 Annual Report for Citywide ADA Coordinator - Jesse Gothan (Supervising Engineer) presented the city manager's position: no Citywide ADA Coordinator will be hired due to the city's eight-figure structural deficit and the belief that accessibility expertise is best managed at the department/division level. The city offered a distributed model with nine subject matter experts from various departments (building, language access, parks, IT, HR, facilities, parking, public works, engineering). - Vice Chair Ellis asked about the number of city employees with national ADA coordinator certification. Staff committed to follow up. - Commissioner Pullen requested the name, office address, and telephone number of the person(s) designated under 28 CFR 35.107 to handle ADA complaints. The city attorney stated the regulation does not require a single coordinator and allows multiple employees. Commissioner Pullen argued the city’s information should be publicly posted, not just available upon request. - Commissioner Pullen and other commissioners expressed strong disappointment and frustration, arguing that the city’s approach fails to ensure civil rights and that a single, accountable coordinator is necessary. Commissioner Barnbaum nominated Kelly Lacey (Assistant Civil Engineer) to be the city’s ADA coordinator – a nomination not formally adopted. - Assistant City Manager Ryan Moore attended and defended the city’s policy as a legal policy choice, stating that nothing being done is illegal. The city attorney reiterated that the regulation does not mandate a single coordinator. - Commissioner Greenbaum criticized the city’s budget priorities, stating the city council has not prioritized civil rights. Commissioner Kaur suggested that current staff responsible for ADA should at least have ADA coordinator training. - Ophelia Avalos (Engineering Services Division Manager) announced that Kelly Lacey will serve as a single point of contact/navigator for ADA complaints but will not handle all grievances personally; she will route issues to the appropriate department. Commissioner Pullen questioned the additional burden on Lacey without extra pay or training. - No formal action was taken on the item; commissioners indicated they will continue to advocate for a coordinator in future annual reports. 4. Tim Haley Award Nominations - Chair Kramer explained the award criteria: recognizes community members who go above and beyond in supporting Sacramento's disabled community. City employees/contractors eligible if they surpass job duties. - Motion to approve the list of nominees (Exhibit C in the staff report) moved by Commissioner Guerrero, seconded by Commissioner Barnbaum, passed unanimously. - Awardees will be honored at the November 4, 2026 meeting. Other Business - Commission Staff Report: Jesse Gothan announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Jack Rabbit Trail on October 26, 2026 (North Natomas, District 1). - Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Barnbaum requested the 2027 meeting calendar as a future agenda item. Commissioner Pullen suggested that for the upcoming annual report, the commission consider requesting a city audit of ADA compliance rather than just a coordinator. - No public comments on matters not on the agenda. Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar approved unanimously. - No action taken on the ADA coordinator recommendation; commission expressed intent to continue pursuing the issue. - Tim Haley Awards nominations approved; ceremony set for November 4, 2026. - Meeting extended past two hours by motion (passed unanimously) and adjourned at 7:23 PM.

The Design Review Board of Green convened on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Council Chambers. The agenda included approval of previous meeting minutes and two business items. No public comments, discussion transcripts, or minutes are available; the summary reflects the agenda only. Approval of Meeting Minutes - Approval of the September 2, 2026 meeting minutes. (No vote recorded) Business Items - 26-37 Legacy Point ID Sign (M. Schmahl, Highmark Development): Location 4624 S. Main Street, zoning R-1. Signage review. - 26-38 Organic Smiles (L. Sampat, LS Architects, Inc.): Location 808 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, zoning B-1. Site plan review. No other items were listed on the agenda.

The Queen Creek Town Council met on October 7, 2026, for its regular meeting. The council approved routine consent items, held public hearings on a liquor license, an annexation/rezone, the Summerwell Residences residential project, and an irrigation-service transfer agreement, and received a detailed utility-rate study presentation. Most routine items passed 5–0; the Summerwell rezoning failed 3–2. Ceremonial Matters - The council issued proclamations for Red Ribbon Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month. Representatives of the East Valley Young Marines, victim advocate Danielle Cottonwood and Queen Creek Police Department members, and Hispanic Heritage performers accepted the proclamations. Committee Reports - Council members did not comment on the committee report slide. Consent Calendar - Approved 5–0, with one remote councilmember not recorded due to connection issues: minutes from the September 16, 2026 special and regular meetings; the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee FY 2026/2027 Work Plan; FY 26-27 carry-forward budget reallocations totaling $106,298,519, consisting of $73,463,581 for open contracts and purchase orders and $32,834,938 for previously authorized project budgets; the Maricopa Association of Governments project agreement for the Hawes Road: Rittenhouse Road to Jude Drive project; Resolution 1680-26 declaring intent to seek bond reimbursement for up to $277,815,981 in capital expenditures; and Resolution 1684-26 authorizing acquisition of property for the Sierra Vista Waterline Project, including through gift, purchase, or eminent domain if necessary. Public Hearing Consent Agenda - Approved 5–0: a Series 12 restaurant liquor license for Rosati’s Pizza at 25166 S Ellsworth Road, B101; Ordinance 897-26 annexing approximately 31,000 square feet (0.72 acres) north of Ellsworth and Happy roads; and Ordinance 898-26 rezoning that property from RU-43/R1-43 to C-1 with site plan approval for the Carder Development Parking Lot Expansion. No public comments were offered. Public Comments & Testimony - General public comment had no speakers. - Summerwell Residences public hearing speakers: - Joe Klonick (18585 E Raven Drive, Cortina) opposed the rezone, saying the same land-use change had previously been withdrawn twice and council members had earlier opposed residential zoning for this property. He argued the General Plan should be honored, commercial opportunity would be lost permanently, and added residential demand would burden roads, services, and water. - Victoria Obenauer (18646 E Siegel Drive) opposed, citing traffic congestion, an oversupply of rentals in the area, unmet demand for commercial and office space such as therapist co-working space, and concerns about the 100-year water supply. - Liz Robinson (18618 S 186th Way), a business owner and resident, supported the project, saying the residential layout with rear yards would improve security for her business compared with the earlier apartment proposal and would bring customers and town revenue. - Brett Crosby (1916 E Macaw Drive), a Cortina resident, supported the project, saying the vacant lot had not attracted commercial development and the rental homes would meet demand. He also urged the town to push Germain Road through to Sossaman and said online opposition included misinformation. Discussion Items Summerwell Residences Rezone (Ordinance 896-26) and Site Plan - Principal Planner Les Johnson presented the request to rezone approximately 16.8 acres from C-2 (General Commercial) to MDR/PAD and approve a site plan for 150 rental units consisting of 102 single-family detached units and 48 duplex units, plus a clubhouse, pool, dog park, linear park, private streets, and 427 parking spaces. He reported that a neighborhood meeting was held on August 26 with six residents, the Planning Commission recommended approval 6–0 on September 9, and 85 public comments had been received, with 59 opposed and 26 in support; more than half of the comments lacked verifiable addresses. - Applicant representative Brennan Ray spoke on behalf of Graystar. He noted the site had previously been proposed for 340 apartments, while the current proposal was 150 residences in 126 buildings. He described outreach including 251 mailed letters and 80 emails, and argued that commercial development had not proved viable, that a private 2003 Power Ranch Marketplace/Home Depot agreement restricts certain commercial uses, and that the residential use would generate about 90% less traffic than commercial development. He also estimated that future residents would spend $3–3.25 million annually in the local area. - Council discussion: Councilmember Benning called the project a major improvement but acknowledged the volume of opposing resident comments. Councilmember Martinell supported the project, citing property rights and the long-vacant site. Vice Mayor McClure supported it, citing lower traffic, 40% open space, and private property rights. Councilmember Brown opposed, saying he had opposed the same rezone two years earlier and that the project did not clearly exceed the General Plan land-use designation. Mayor Wheatley expressed mixed views, mentioning the need for the Germain/Sossaman connection and concerns about water costs and the ongoing General Plan update. - Councilmember Benning asked staff to follow up with resident Brett Crosby about supporting the town’s Arizona Corporation Commission application regarding the Sossaman and Germain crossing. - A motion to approve failed 3–2, with Councilmember Padilla not voting. Final Action: IGA with Queen Creek Irrigation District - Assistant Town Manager Shay Yoakum presented Resolution 1685-26, an intergovernmental agreement to begin negotiations to transfer all town irrigation assets and service to the Queen Creek Irrigation District. The town has about 500 irrigation customers using about 1,400 acre-feet per year. QCID infrastructure already covers 17 of the 19 subdivisions served by the town, with Orchard Ranchettes and Pegasus outside QCID’s boundary. The transfer would take about 12 months and would require a future final agreement for council approval. - Deputy Town Manager and CFO Scott McCarty said that, if the IGA is approved, flood-irrigation customers would be exempt from the proposed water resource fee during the transition, costing about $1.4 million in the first year, paid from the town’s operating budget so other customers would not pay more. Potable water use would still be subject to the fee. - The council approved Resolution 1685-26 5–0. No public comments were offered. Utility Rate Discussion: Water Delivery, Wastewater, and Solid Waste - Staff and consultants presented a continuation of the utility rate process. A public hearing and vote are scheduled for November 18, 2026, following required notice steps on October 19 and October 29. - On the proposed new water resource fee, staff explained a septic-system recharge credit. The town expects to receive approximately 200 acre-feet of incidental recharge credit initially, worth about $200,000 per year, equating to roughly $40 per year per septic account, or about $60 if the credit is raised from 4% to 6%. Year-six estimates were about $140 and $210 per account. The town is seeking a consultant study to try to increase the credit. - Staff answered common questions: new growth would pay its fair share through capacity fees and monthly fees; the wastewater credit is 40% for single-family homes, 80% for multifamily, and a percentage for commercial based on measured return flows; 40-year debt was used because 100-year debt is not practical; multi-year rates are indicative, starting at about $23 million per year and rising toward about $60 million per year in year six; and the rate structure is designed to avoid cross-subsidization. - DTA consultant Kuda Wikuey presented the updated water delivery capacity fee. The 10-year infrastructure plan totals $186 million, with about 90% attributable to growth. After carve-outs, cash balances, and financing carry costs, the proposed fee is $4,591 per ERU, about a 90% increase. Multifamily would pay 25% of the single-family fee, and larger commercial meters would be charged based on the greater of meter capacity ratio or project-specific water use. - Stantec’s Andy Burnham presented the new water resource capacity fee. It is designed to recover growth’s share of securing a 100-year water supply. Based on about 20,000 new ERUs and 270,000 additional acre-feet, the estimated cost is about $170 million. The fee would recover 50% of that cost, with the remainder from monthly water resource fees. Proposed fees included about $10,000 for a water-only single-family account, about $6,000 for a combined water/wastewater account, and multifamily set at 25% of the single-family fee, with an 80% credit for combined accounts. Developers who bring their own water could be recognized. - Ramona Simpson presented solid waste services: the current monthly rate is $16.22 for about 28,000 households and 63,000 carts, with a 23% diversion rate and many included services. The last solid waste rate increase was in 2013. A proposed FY27 adjustment of about $3.78 per month would bring the rate to about $20.00. Cart replacement, reserve contributions, customer service, and support costs were included in the analysis; the recommended reserve target is three months of operations and maintenance expenses. - Council members asked questions about growth-related projects and Box Canyon water improvements. No vote was taken; staff proposed deferring the final two discussion items to the October 21, 2026 council meeting. Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar and Public Hearing Consent Agenda approved 5–0. - Summerwell Residences Rezone and Site Plan failed 3–2. - Resolution 1685-26, the IGA with the Queen Creek Irrigation District, was approved 5–0. - Utility rate discussions continued without a vote; additional rate items were deferred to October 21, 2026, with the required public hearing scheduled for November 18, 2026. - The meeting was adjourned after council direction to defer the remaining items.