The Public Meeting Index

The Area Plan Commission of Evansville and Vanderburgh County met on October 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM in the Civic Center Complex. The meeting was called to order after roll call, and the September memorandum was approved unanimously. The commission heard four city rezoning petitions, one county rezoning petition, one subdivision plat, and one sidewalk waiver request. All items except one rezoning (which was continued) were recommended for approval to the appropriate governing body. City Rezonings Docket REZ-2026-003 (2713 Jeanette Avenue) – R1 to M2 with UDC - Petitioner: Estate of Ronald Lee Strahl, represented by Joshua Claiborne and Sean Straw. - Request to rezone from R1 to M2 for an auto repair shop, storage yard, and related uses. The property had a legal nonconforming status from a 1983 court order, but staff determined that status was nullified when a new pole barn replaced a burned structure. Neighbors have complained for decades. - During discussion, commissioners noted that salvage yard uses require a Special Use 9 permit, which was not included in the UDC. Petitioners stated they intend to clean up the site and would seek the special use if needed. - Vote: Motion to approve passed 6-1 (Commissioner Nix opposed). Recommendation to City Council. Docket REZ-2026-028 (3524 Kratzville Road) – M1 to R2 - Petitioner: Happy Storage LLC, represented by Krista Lock. - Request to rezone from M1 to R2 to remove legal nonconforming status on a single-family residence. - Staff noted consistency with comprehensive plan. - Vote: Approved unanimously (7-0). Recommendation to City Council. Docket REZ-2026-029 (5100 East Morgan Avenue) – C2 to M1 with UDC - Petitioner: Ton Properties, represented by Matt Layman. - Request to rezone former Applebee’s for auto sales, repair, and detail. UDC limited uses but petitioner also wanted to include engine overhaul and painting (Use Group 14), which were omitted from the filed UDC. - Discussion: Commissioner noted that the UDC would need to be amended to include Use Group 14. The commission voted to waive the amendment fee and continue the petition to the next meeting for refiling. - Vote: Motion to waive fees and continue passed 7-0. Docket REZ-2026-030 (1500 North Heidelbach Avenue) – M2 to R5 with UDC - Petitioner: Oolite Management Services LLC, represented by Dylan Murphy and Tom Garvey. - Request to rezone a brownfield site for a 63-unit affordable workforce housing development (up to four stories). UDC prohibits various incompatible uses. Staff noted consistency with comprehensive plan. - Commissioner questions about parking were answered; no variances needed. - Vote: Approved unanimously (7-0). Recommendation to City Council. County Rezonings Docket REZ-2026-027 (18601 North US Highway 41) – M2 w/UDC to M2 w/amended UDC - Petitioner: SIGECO/Center Point Energy, represented by Storm Kolek. - Request to amend UDC to add indoor storage for equipment and materials for utility projects, including off-site. The property currently has a solar field. - Staff found consistency with comprehensive plan. - Vote: Approved unanimously (7-0). Recommendation to County Commissioners. Subdivisions Docket MAJ-2026-009 Poet Square Section 5 (Replat) - Location: 15400 Reading Drive. Proposal to subdivide one large lot into five lots for a 42-unit apartment building and four duplexes (8 units), bringing total to maximum 210 units allowed by prior UDC. - Public comment: Joseph Fisher, a resident, expressed concerns about parking and traffic with only one access point. Petitioner Jim Morley (joining late) explained parking exceeds code and duplexes have garages. - Staff condition: Update drainage maintenance notes subject to county engineer approval. - Vote: Approved unanimously (7-0). Sidewalk Waiver Docket WAV-2026-004 Old Farm - Petitioner: Parkway Improvements LLC, represented by Scott Beadle and Ryan Lewis. - Request for partial sidewalk waiver on University Parkway, Roesner Road, and north side of Road 1. Petitioner proposed a 6.5-foot wide shared-use path on south side of Road 1 instead of standard sidewalks. County engineer and MPO recommended 8-10 feet. - Discussion: Commissioners favored an 8-foot minimum for safety. Petitioner argued 6.5 feet is adequate and common in other areas. Motion: Approve the waivers requested but require the trail on south side of Road 1 to be 8 feet wide. - Vote: Motion passed 7-0 (Commissioner Pedtke voted yes on the waiver despite not favoring 8 feet). Key Outcomes - All seven voting items (four city rezoning recommendations, one county rezoning recommendation, one subdivision plat, and one sidewalk waiver) were approved or continued as noted. - Docket REZ-2026-029 was continued to the next meeting with waiver of amendment fees. - The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Civic Center Complex.

The Kansas City City Council met on October 1, 2026, at 8:30 PM. The meeting included special recognitions for retiring executive assistant Lori Abbott and the proclamation of October as Arts and Humanities Month. The council reconsidered and passed a property tax levy increase for health and safety net funding, approved two ballot measures for a monorail/streetcar sales tax and a stadium vote requirement, authorized a $40.8 million federal grant application for transportation and flood mitigation, and passed numerous routine ordinances. Special Recognitions - Retirement of Lori Abbott: The council honored Lori Abbott, executive assistant to the city manager, for over 23 years of service. Multiple council members praised her dedication, institutional knowledge, and role as "gatekeeper." Her family spoke, and she received a service pen. - Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation: Councilman Wes Rogers proclaimed October 2026 as Arts and Humanities Month, noting the sector generates over $615 million, 9,000 jobs, and $97.7 million in tax revenue. Representatives from KC Ballet, Nelson-Atkins Museum, and other organizations accepted the proclamation. Consent Calendar - Ordinance 260871 (303 NW Press Drive – lot split for residential development, accepting easements) - Ordinance 260873 (Accept $24,000 grant for Childcare Health Consultation Program, FY27) - Ordinance 260877 (Accept $44,900 grant for nurse-family partnership home visiting program) - Ordinance 260881 (Accept $93,793 FEMA emergency management grant) - Ordinance 260867 (Authorize settlement of lawsuit Lennon v. City for $100,000) All consent items passed with one nay. Discussion Items - Reconsideration of Property Tax Levy (Ordinance 260850): Councilman Duncan moved to reconsider the defeated levy increase (from $1.50 to $1.54 per $100 assessed value). Supporters noted that without the increase, $1.7 million would be lost from the health levy and safety net funding, and that most taxpayers would see a decrease due to lower assessed values. The motion to reconsider passed 11–1, and the ordinance was adopted 11–1. - Health Levy Distribution (Ordinance 260812): Directed the city manager to retain current safety net providers, establish enhanced reporting, and conduct a competitive solicitation for a health levy innovation fund by FY 2028–29. Passed unanimously (12 ayes). - Ballot Measure: Monorail/Streetcar Sales Tax (Ordinance 260859): Called an April 6, 2027 election on a single ballot question combining a new 1/4-cent sales tax and continuation of a 3/8-cent sales tax to fund a citywide monorail, electric shuttle, streetcar extension to 18th & Vine, and related projects. Council members clarified that placing it on the ballot does not endorse the petition initiative. Passed as amended 10–2. - Ballot Measure: Stadium Vote Requirement (Ordinance 260858): Called an April 6, 2027 election on a question prohibiting city action on stadium or arena construction without voter approval, with penalties. Passed as amended 11–1. - Federal Grant Application (Ordinance 260884): Authorized the mayor to apply for a $40.8 million PROTECT grant for resilience, safety, and stormwater improvements at E. 63rd Street and The Paseo. Total project cost $51 million. Passed unanimously. - Advanced Debate Ordinances (passed without further discussion after brief committee reports): - 260836 – Additional $1,345,000 for Mohawk at King Street project (crossroads housing) and rescind $652,186 from 29th & Bellevue town homes. - 260869 – Rezoning for redevelopment of historic apartment building at Harrison & Linwood. - 260874 – Rezoning at 6500 Euclon Avenue from R-0.5 to B1-1 for existing office use. - 260875 – Street name changes: NW 97th Street, NW 95th Terrace, Eagle Way, and N. Harton Avenue. - 260876 – Continued Leak Check program (water conservation) with $1,119,500 total. - 260879 – Sewer cleaning and CCTV inspection contract, Area 1, up to $3 million. - 260880 – Sewer cleaning and CCTV inspection contract, Area 2, up to $3 million. - 260882 – Redirect $600,000 in GO bond funds to skate park at 3rd & Woodsweather. - 260883 – Design contract for Warner Road sidewalk improvements, $2.3 million. Key Outcomes - Property tax levy increased (Ordinance 260850): Passed 11–1 after reconsideration. - Health levy distribution framework adopted (260812): Passed. - Monorail/streetcar ballot question approved (260859): 10–2. - Stadium vote ballot question approved (260858): 11–1. - Federal grant application authorized (260884): Unanimous. - All consent and advanced debate ordinances passed with majority support. - Two late-filed ordinances introduced (260902 – Juneteenth KC funding; 260903 – lease amendment for 1700 E. 18th St.) and referred to committees.

This limited meeting was held at various restoration areas on the upland slopes of Kahoʻolawe, guided by Michael Nāhoʻopiʻi, Executive Director of the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission. The meeting was not open to the public, and no oral testimony or legislative action was taken, in accordance with HRS § 92-3.1(a). Discussion Items - Committee members discussed reviving the Nāulu Cloud Bridge, including restoration and reforestation plans to encourage rainfall from leeward Haleakalā to Kahoʻolawe. Other related matters were also discussed during the site inspection. Key Outcomes - No legislative action was taken. The committee conducted an on-site inspection and held discussions, but no votes, directives, or referrals were made.

The San Francisco Planning Commission convened on Thursday, October 1, 2026, for a full agenda. Actions included the election of a new Vice President, an informational presentation on the Flower Mart Development Agreement Amendment, and unanimous votes on two planning code amendments aimed at reducing costs and regulatory conflicts for housing. Commission Matters & Election of Officers - Commissioner Joel Koppel was unanimously elected Vice President. Department Matters & Director’s Announcements - Director Rich Hill discussed the Planning Department's merger with DBI and participation in an earthquake preparedness exercise, highlighting the integration of safety assessment engineers. - Staff reviewed recent Board of Supervisors actions, including the Central Soma Petrello Power Station Development Agreement and passage of adaptive reuse ordinances. Public Comments & Testimony Item 5 - Flower Mart DA Amendment - Rodney Fong (Chamber of Commerce) expressed strong support for the amendment, noting the need for adaptive uses. - Matt Regan (Bay Area Council) expressed support, arguing large projects require significant flexibility. - Joe Marispini (North Coast States Carpenters Union) expressed support, citing construction jobs and a responsible contractor commitment. - Orlando Rodriguez (Resident) expressed support, stating the project benefits the construction industry. - Housing Action Coalition representative expressed support, calling the potential for up to 3,500 new homes a major opportunity for the city. - Allah Acker (Chamber of Commerce) expressed support for the flexibility the amendment provides to address the housing shortage. Item 6 - Development Impact Fees - Whit Turner (Housing Action Coalition) expressed support for eliminating impact fees, urging the commission to also consider a 10% larger allowable floor plate for corner lots. Discussion Items 5. Flower Mart Development Agreement Amendment (Informational) Project sponsors Kilroy Realty, along with the Planning Department and OEWD, presented a major amendment to the 2019 Development Agreement. The amendment provides significant flexibility for the 6.5-acre site, allowing up to 3,532 residential units or 2.6 million sq ft of commercial space, with residential height limits up to 600 feet. New design standards were introduced for streets, open space, and above-grade parking screening. The new Flower Mart at 901 6th Street was cited as a completed major public benefit. Commissioners expressed strong support. Commissioner McDonald asked detailed questions about POPO fencing activation, parking screening standards, ground floor residential typologies, and the details of the inclusionary housing requirements. Commissioner So praised the public realm design but expressed a strong preference for height diversity and higher-quality parking screening typologies (Options A and B) over the basic screening. Commissioner Chavez inquired about continued community engagement with the Soma Filipinas cultural district. Commissioner Chen raised concerns about potential street gates and requested a dual-sided sidewalk on West Street. No formal action was taken. 6. Planning Code Amendment: Exempting Housing Choice SF Parcels from Development Impact Fees Supervisor Stephen Sherrill presented legislation to eliminate non-inclusionary impact fees for corner lot projects under the Housing Choice SF program, stating these fees add "an extra $27,000 per unit in some cases." Staff recommended approval with two modifications: expanding the exemption to all HCSF parcels, and adding a 2032 sunset clause. Commissioners debated the sunset clause extensively. Commissioner So motioned to approve with only the first modification (no sunset), arguing the market needs long-term certainty and that a sunset would add administrative burden and undermine developer confidence. Commissioner McGarry, who initially favored the sunset for future fiscal reassessment, withdrew his motion after discussion. Commissioner Chavez expressed support for the sunset as a learning opportunity but ultimately voted with the majority. The motion to approve without the sunset passed unanimously (7-0). 7. Planning Code Amendment: Height Limit Exemption for Required Rooftop Restrooms Supervisor Mahmood's office presented a code amendment to exempt the height of required rooftop restrooms from height limits, resolving a conflict with the California Plumbing Code. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner So requested a comprehensive, proactive review of building and planning code alignments to avoid future conflicts. The Commission unanimously approved the amendment (7-0). Key Outcomes - Vice President Elected: Commissioner Joel Koppel was unanimously elected Vice President. - Item 6 (Impact Fees) Approved: The Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the Planning Code amendment eliminating development impact fees for all Housing Choice SF parcels, expanding the eligibility beyond corner lots. A proposed 2032 sunset clause was rejected. - Item 7 (Rooftop Restrooms) Approved: The Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the amendment exempting rooftop restroom height limits. - Item 5 (Flower Mart): Informational hearing concluded. The project will return for formal approvals following the completion of environmental review.

The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District held a special meeting to act on its consent calendar and a related contract item. Chair Aquino called the meeting to order, and roll call established a quorum. The provided timestamp dates this meeting as October 1, 2026; however, the raw transcript states the meeting was called for September 28, 2026, and the replay announcement references Wednesday, September 30, 2026. This discrepancy is noted. The board approved the consent calendar in two votes, with Director Dickinson recorded as voting no on item 5.5. No public comments were offered. Consent Calendar - Chair Aquino moved to approve the consent calendar. Director Dickinson raised a question about item 5.5 and asked to be recorded as a no vote rather than pulling the item for a separate discussion. - The board approved items 5.1 through 5.4 and 5.6 by roll-call vote on an amended motion. - Item 5.5, described as an advance contract authorization brought before the RFP process, was approved separately on a motion seconded by Director Sander. Director Dickinson voted no, and the chair announced the item passed. Public Comments & Testimony - None. The board clerk reported no public comments from the chambers or online. Discussion Items - Director Dickinson questioned why item 5.5 sought authority to award and execute a contract before a contractor had been selected through the normal solicitation process. Staff responded that the current contractor's contract ends in early to mid-February, the board does not meet in November and December, and early approval is needed to allow transition time for a new contractor before the season. Director Dickinson stated he understood the explanation but considered the approach unwise and asked that his no vote be recorded. Key Outcomes - Approved consent calendar items 5.1 through 5.4 and 5.6 by roll-call vote. - Approved item 5.5 by roll-call vote, with Director Dickinson as the recorded no vote. - Adjourned at 1:37 p.m.

The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (Sac Metro Air District) Board convened on October 1, 2026, for an informational meeting covering the Clean Cars for All program, air quality considerations for data centers, and the Air Pollution Control Officer's report. Note: the provided meeting timestamp is October 1, 2026, although the transcript's roll call states 'September 24th, 2026.' At roll call, Chair Aquino said the board did not have a quorum, and later in the meeting the chair said the board was still one short of a quorum; presentations and public testimony proceeded, but no formal votes were recorded. Consent Calendar - The consent calendar was skipped at the start and returned to later for a grant item. The District plans to apply as lead applicant for a $5 million planning grant from the California Strategic Growth Council to transform Stockton Boulevard, in partnership with Sacramento County and an entity transcribed as 'Valuation.' The state requires a board resolution before applying, and the application is due at the end of the month. - APCO Dr. Ayala confirmed it is a planning grant. Director Dickinson noted the City of Sacramento has already signed on to one planning and two implementation grant applications and asked whether multiple applications could conflict. Because the board lacked a quorum, no action was taken; staff plan to call a special meeting to obtain approval in time. Public Comments & Testimony - Greg Dobbins, general sales manager at Folsom Lake Kia and Folsom Lake Ford, said his dealerships have participated since the program's inception and helped more than 85 individuals. He expressed strong support for Clean Cars for All, saying it removes older, unreliable cars, gives low-income residents access to safer electrified vehicles, generates dealership tax revenue, and helps educate buyers about clean air. - Cynthia Burrows, a Clean Cars for All participant, thanked the District and the program. She said she could not otherwise afford a safe, reliable vehicle; she acquired a Volkswagen ID.4 through a dealer in Elk Grove and praised the low-pressure, easy process. She said she is a senior on a limited budget and would have been without transportation without the program. - Bethel Beas (transcribed in the meeting as 'Beth Lovez'), president of Electric Auto Group and Bia's Auto Sales, said his businesses specialize only in plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles and have partnered with Clean Cars for All since 2020. He supported the program, stressed the importance of education and transparency, and said the program helps people obtain clean vehicles they otherwise could not have imagined. Discussion Items Clean Cars for All Program Update - Paul Philly, program manager in the Transportation and Climate Change Division, presented the update. He said the program launched during the pandemic, expanded countywide in 2024, and has brought about $28 million in funding to Sacramento County. Participants retire an eligible vehicle and receive assistance toward a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, fuel-cell vehicle, e-bike, or transit option. - Program changes include phasing out conventional hybrids (all four-wheel vehicles must now have a plug), lowering the income cap to focus on the highest-need residents, increasing grant awards, and offering accessibility add-ons. There are 74 participating dealers, and SMUD partnerships provide home-charging installation help or off-site charging credits. - Challenges staff have worked to address include retired-vehicle eligibility paperwork, past contractor delays, home-charging installation delays, and messaging about program requirements. The former EVgo/ChargePoint charging card is being replaced by a USIO card usable at a wider range of chargers. Participants who move out of state must repay part of the grant on a prorated basis, and totaled vehicles reduce cost effectiveness. - Statistics presented: about 2,500 grants issued and just over 2,000 vehicles acquired; 46% battery-electric and 44% plug-in hybrid; 538 EV charging cards; nearly three-quarters of a million gallons of gasoline not burned; and the highest-participation zip codes in an AB 617 community. Participant satisfaction on a 0-10 scale was very high. - Funding has been volatile, from a $12 million allocation in 2024 to about $1.5 million for the next year; the Legislature plans to continue $1-1.5 million per year for five years. In response, staff will focus on the oldest and dirtiest vehicles (2004 and older turn-ins) and recommend returning to 2020 pilot-style eligibility targeting disadvantaged, low-income communities. Chair Aquino asked about a solar-powered scooter; Philly said adding pedals to qualify as an e-bike would be the easiest current path. - Director Dickinson asked about Del Paso Heights and North Sacramento outreach. Philly said Del Paso Heights is eligible as a disadvantaged community and has had participation; Dr. Ayala added that the region had identified about ten AB 617 candidate neighborhoods, but state rules require spending within the designated community. Director Jennings asked about including more community-based organizations; staff said they work with trusted partners, attended a Stockton Boulevard Partnership event the prior evening, and will have to pull back broader promotion because the program may soon be oversubscribed. Air Quality Considerations for Data Centers - Steve Masumek, program manager in engineering and compliance, gave a receive-and-file presentation on data centers. He described federal action (White House AI Action Plan, executive orders) accelerating data centers, and both benefits (tax revenue, jobs, digital infrastructure) and concerns (electricity demand, utility rates, noise, water use, diesel backup generators). A 2026 Ugov survey found 69% of residents concerned about fast-tracking data centers without safeguards; Monterey Park, Coachella, and Fresno have banned or limited large data centers. - Locally, 13 data center facilities hold 100 air district permits; there have been no complaints in the past 10 years and generally good compliance. Facilities are mostly in Rancho Cordova, McClellan, and parts of Sacramento, with none in the AB 617 community. Total backup generation capacity is about 180 megawatts, similar to the 160-megawatt SMUD Campbell power plant. Data centers use about 5% of U.S. grid energy, expected to double by 2030. - District permitting requires best available control technology, health risk assessment, public notice for larger projects, inspections, and ongoing oversight. Modern low-emission backup engines cut pollution by 85% compared with older emergency engines; emerging options include linear generators already in commercial use in Sacramento, solar-plus-storage, sodium-ion battery assembly, and hydrogen fuel cells. - Director Kennedy called for a consolidated countywide policy involving SMUD, the Air District, and cities. Dr. Ayala supported a possible countywide data center task force and challenged staff to go beyond baseline clean technology. Director Rodriguez raised the potential for using harvest water and the need for legislative changes because harvest water is currently limited to agricultural use. APCO responded that the District will stay in its air quality lane and provide future updates. Director Dickinson said the Mayor of Sacramento has already convened a task force and city staff would reach out. Air Pollution Control Officer Report and Board Comments - APCO Dr. Ayala reported on the agency's 30th anniversary celebration, an international air quality conference in China, and an upcoming visit from Beijing's environmental protection department. He also described a presentation to SMUD's board comparing emissions per unit of energy from older cars, 2026 cars, and gas turbines; gas turbines were cleaner on NOx, particulate, methane, and CO2 emissions. He said he supports SMUD's zero-carbon plan even if the transition away from gas power plants takes longer. - Director Rodriguez thanked staff and described her personal connection to air quality because of childhood bronchial asthma. No public comments were made on non-agenda items. Key Outcomes - No formal votes were recorded; the board lacked a quorum at the start and later remained one short. - Clean Cars for All and data center presentations were informational. Staff will adjust Clean Cars program eligibility and targeting as funding shrinks and will return later with further data center updates. - Staff will schedule a special board meeting to consider the Stockton Boulevard planning grant resolution before the state application deadline. - The board discussed but did not adopt a countywide data center task force; coordination conversations with SMUD, cities, and the county will continue.

The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SACSEWR) Board held a regular meeting on October 1, 2026, at approximately 9:00 AM. The board approved consent items, a labor agreement, the 2026 long-term financial plan and capital funding projection, and continued an eminent domain resolution. Key presentations included the financial plan update and a quarterly report on the Harvest Water project, with discussion of cybersecurity risks, project cost review processes, and grower recruitment. Consent Calendar - Items 1–8: Approved unanimously with no public comment or items pulled. Discussion Items Item 10 – Miscellaneous District Engineer Matters - Mr. Luddy announced the next board meeting will be held at the Gaiti facility on October 14, 2026. He noted that Item 11 requires a two-thirds vote and moved to continue it to that date. Item 11 – Resolutions of Necessity for Eminent Domain (Harvest Water) - The board unanimously voted to continue this item (motion by Director Hume, second by Rodriguez) to the October 14 agenda. Item 12 – Letter of Understanding with Professional Engineers Association (Scientist Classification Salary Relationships) - Matt Doyle, Internal Services Director, presented the proposed LOU amending Section 3.3 of the MOU to establish salary relationships for scientist classifications: a 10.25% spread between Scientist 1 and Scientist 2, and a 21.75% spread between Scientist 2 and Senior Scientist. The LOU resulted from continued negotiations after the July 2025 MOU. No public comment. Motion by Director Rodriguez, second by Robles, approved. Item 13 – 2026 Long-Term Financial Plan and Capital Funding Projection (FY 2026-27 through 2035-36) - Tepa Banda, Director of Finance, presented the plan. Key points: The district is in strong financial condition with AA+ and AAA ratings. Growth in equivalent single-family dwelling units has averaged 1% annually. The capital program includes $237 million for the collection system (first 5 years $190M) and $1.14 billion for treatment/resource recovery (first 5 years $938M). Major projects include the Rio Linda Relief ($22M), Adam Gord Relief ($29M), North Area Copiad rebuild ($46M), East Rancho Cordova interceptor ($118M), lower central interceptor ($85M), and biosolids projects. The district reduced projected borrowing from over $400M to under $200M due to grants and cost efficiencies. Rate increases are still anticipated but smaller than prior projections. - Board Discussion: Director Dickinson raised concerns about cybersecurity and AI as omitted critical issues. Tepa Banda and Matt Doyle acknowledged the omission and noted ongoing efforts (AI committee, cybersecurity officer). Director Dickinson also asked about the process for reviewing project necessity and cost reduction. Tepa Banda described lifecycle extension, alternative evaluation, vendor competition, and grant-seeking. Director Dickinson suggested future presentations include these steps. Director Hume commended the team for financial management. Director Rodriguez praised the improved cash position and reduced debt. The capital funding projection was approved by motion (Dickinson, second Hume) with no public comment. Item 14 – Harvest Water Quarterly Report (April 1 – June 30, 2026) - Mike Crooks (Capital Program Manager) and Joe Phil Borja (APMO) presented. Pipeline construction is complete; pump station at Echo Water facility is progressing but pump delivery has slipped to February 2027, pushing commissioning to April-May 2027. On-farm connection assemblies: Phase 1 (56 sites) and Phase 2 (35 sites) are under construction by Ranger Pipelines. Construction budget $323M, spent $261M, change order rate holding at 6.6%. Potential additional growers may be added via change order. - Joe Phil Borja covered administrative updates: community outreach, ecological monitoring (vernal pools, CRAM), groundwater well installations (7 new wells in August 2026), and grant funding. Total budget: APMO $120M (spent $20.1M), CPMO $477.2M (spent $328.4M). Grants received include $218.5M from Prop 1/Prop 4, $30M federal WIN grant, $15M state WRFP phase 1, plus others. Funding gap estimated at $113.7M. The project is 80% grant-funded. Demand goal is 39,000 acre-feet per year for summer irrigation (contractual minimum 32,500 AFY), with additional delivery capacity up to 50,000 AFY for winter eco-plan use. - Board Questions: Director Hume asked about the relationship between the 39,000 AFY demand goal and the 50,000 AFY capacity. Joe Phil explained that 39,000 is the peak summer irrigation target, while 50,000 includes winter eco-plan deliveries. Director Rodriguez asked about serving future data centers; Joe Phil stated water rights currently limit use to agriculture. Director Dickinson asked how many more growers are needed to reach 39,000 AFY; Joe Phil estimated 4-5 growers could provide 2,000 AFY each, plus additional smaller growers. No vote required (informational). Key Outcomes - Consent agenda (Items 1-8) approved unanimously. - Item 11 (eminent domain) continued to October 14, 2026, with unanimous vote. - Item 12 (LOU with PEA) approved unanimously. - Item 13 (long-term financial plan and capital funding projection) approved unanimously. - Next board meeting scheduled for October 14, 2026, at the Gaiti facility (location change). Note: No public comments were made for any agenda item.

This meeting of the Sacramento County Planning Commission was held on October 1, 2026 (though the transcript indicates the meeting occurred on Monday, September 28, 2026). The commission considered three major items: the Tiny Homes Ordinance, the Housing and Infill Zoning Code Amendments, and the North Watt Avenue Specific Plan. The meeting also included a planning director’s report and public comments on off-agenda items. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 1 – Tiny Homes Ordinance: Michael Turgeon, president of House Sacramento, expressed strong support for the ordinance but raised concerns about design guidelines being too prescriptive and setbacks potentially limiting feasibility. He suggested aligning setbacks with ADU law rather than base zoning. - Item 2 – Housing and Infill Amendments: Three speakers addressed the commission: - Michael Turgeon (House Sacramento) commended staff and urged approval, advocating for even stronger measures such as higher FAR limits and reduced setbacks. - Ben Raderstroph, a board member of House Sacramento, supported the amendments but emphasized that the county lags behind the City of Sacramento in ministerial approvals and warned that CPAC appeal processes can chill development. - Mark McClobin, a resident of Orangevale, supported the staff’s CPAC appeal proposal, citing examples where CPAC appeals had obstructed housing for seniors and vulnerable populations. - Item 3 – North Watt Specific Plan: Dominic Keith and his father Donald Kennedy, owners of a gas station at 7550 Watt Avenue, asked for confirmation that their existing use permit would be grandfathered under the new zoning and expressed desire to work with the county on improvements without losing their permit. Staff responded that the use permit runs with the land and that future modifications would be handled through existing processes. - Off-Agenda Public Comment: Ann Schuller urged the commission to review written comments from the Arden Arcade CPAC regarding a proposed mini storage project at the old Macy’s (PLNP 2024-00204), arguing that a conditional use permit for mini storage would violate the general plan’s priority for housing. Discussion Items Item 1 – Tiny Homes Ordinance (PLMP 2025-0139) - Staff (Jake Switch) presented a zoning code amendment to allow tiny homes on and off wheels as permanent residences in designated residential and agricultural zones, implementing Housing Element Program D-10. The ordinance includes use, development, and design standards: tiny homes on wheels must be 150–400 sq. ft., meet setback requirements, connect to utilities, and comply with design standards (e.g., pitched roofs, square windows, screened undercarriages) to distinguish them from RVs. - Commissioners questioned staff about placement (setbacks prevent front-yard siting), consistency with other jurisdictions (similar to West Sacramento but with more design standards), and the process for applicants (plan check and building inspection). - Public comment raised concerns about design prescriptiveness and setback application. Staff clarified that setbacks follow base zone for primary dwellings and ADU-like setbacks for secondary units; no deviations are allowed due to small unit size. - Outcome: Motion to approve the staff recommendation passed 3-1 (Commissioner Devlin dissenting). The recommendation will go to the Board of Supervisors. Item 2 – Housing and Infill Zoning Code Amendments (PLMP 2025-0002) - Staff (Jesse Shaninville) presented a package of amendments organized into multifamily, neighborhood-scale multi-unit, commercial corridor combining zone, and administration. Key changes include: - Multifamily: by-right in BP and RD10 zones; revised setbacks, removed minimum private storage and covered parking; parking reduced to 1 space/unit for ≤2 bedrooms, 2 spaces for ≥3 bedrooms; bike parking at 25% of required. - Neighborhood-scale: duplexes by-right; triplex/fourplex allowed in RD7; parking at 1 space/unit. - Corridor combining zone: applied to 8 corridors; only five use categories (mini storage, boat/vehicle storage, auto wash) bumped to use permit by the board (not prohibition). - Administration: minor special development permit extended to single-family and duplex/triplex/fourplex; CPAC appeal changes: staff recommended no fee but required unanimous CPAC vote to deny, pre-authorization at CPAC meeting, and chair meeting with supervisor. - Commissioners discussed the CPAC appeal fee at length. Commissioner Devlin advocated for maintaining the $4,000 fee to remove barriers to housing. Commissioner Munoz supported a hybrid: fee or in lieu of fee, the three staff-recommended conditions. Commissioner Rockenstein noted the high bar of unanimity and expressed concern about pressure on CPAC members. - After debate, a motion by Commissioner Rockenstein to require the standard appeal fee ($3,995) or, in lieu, the three conditions (unanimous vote, pre-authorization at CPAC meeting, chair meeting with supervisor) was approved 3-1 (Commissioner Devlin dissenting). The corridor combining zone use changes (five uses requiring use permit) were accepted as recommended. - Outcome: Recommendation to the Board of Supervisors with the amended CPAC appeal provision. Item 3 – North Watt Avenue Specific Plan (PLMP 2023-0256) - Staff (Jesse Shaninville) presented the specific plan, which updates the 2012 Corridor Plan to remove regulatory and infrastructure barriers. The plan creates three subzones (mixed-use corridor, mixed-use neighborhood, employment flex) with flexible standards, and identifies infrastructure improvements: $9.2M for domestic water, $7.7M for sanitary sewer, and up to $76.9M for storm drainage. The plan is funded by Green Means Go and Pro Housing grants and includes a future public financing plan. - Commissioners asked about the financing plan process, alignment with capital improvement plans, and flexibility for auto-oriented uses like drive-throughs. Staff confirmed that drive-throughs are allowed with rear queuing requirements. Commissioner Munoz referenced a 2023 Popeyes project that was denied under the previous plan and noted the new plan allows more flexibility. - Public comment from the gas station owners was addressed by staff, confirming grandfathered use and a path for modifications. - Outcome: Unanimous motion (4-0) to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors, including adoption of the specific plan and associated general plan amendments, rezone, and repeal of prior codes. Key Outcomes - Tiny Homes Ordinance: Approved recommendation to the Board of Supervisors (3-1). - Housing and Infill Amendments: Approved recommendation with amended CPAC appeal provision (fee or in-lieu conditions) and acceptance of corridor use changes (3-1). - North Watt Specific Plan: Unanimous recommendation to the Board of Supervisors (4-0). - Next Meetings: Planning director noted a single hearing on October 26, 2026, and full agendas in November.

The City of Fort Worth held a public bid opening on Thursday, October 1, 2026, to open two bids: one Request for Proposals (RFP) and one construction bid. A correction to a previous bid reading from September 24, 2026, was also presented. The meeting was recorded, and no questions were accepted. Bids Opened - RFP 26-0300 – Mailroom Equipment Lease: Respondents named were Pitney Bowes Inc. and Quadient, Inc. Bid amounts were not disclosed due to the confidential and negotiable nature of RFPs. - Construction Bid 26-0314 – Westside Water Treatment Plant (WTP) WS-3 and WS-4 Pipeline Extensions (Public Works Project No. 102052-3): Three bids were received: - Acadia Services LLC: $1,738,271.00 - Felix Construction Company: $1,819,149.94 - Jackson Construction, Ltd: $1,851,182.24 Correction to Prior Bid Reading - Bid 26-0293 – 2027 Concrete Restoration Contract (City Project No. 106802), originally read on September 24, 2026, was re-read with corrected names and amounts. The correct vendor list was: - Capko Concrete Structures L.L.C.: $1,674,389.00 - Urban Infraconstruction: $1,419,782.00 - Westhill Construction Inc.: $1,528,825.00 - Klutz Construction: $1,542,318.00 - R&A Legacy Construction LLC: $1,076,169.71 - The Fain Group: $1,716,734.00 - Vernara LLC: $1,862,251.00 - Estrada Concrete Company: $1,312,499.23 - DFW Concrete Pros: $1,259,784.62 Key Outcomes - Two bids were officially opened and recorded for October 1, 2026. - The correction to the September 24 bid reading was acknowledged and entered into the record. - The public bid opening was concluded with no further business.