The Public Meeting Index

The Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (DRIP) of the Maui County Council met on September 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (HST) to continue reviewing Bill 108 (2026), which proposes adopting the updated South Maui Community Plan. The meeting focused on Section 3 (Growth Framework), new community plan designations, sub-area maps, and action item revisits. No final legislative action was taken on Bill 108; the main motion to recommend passage on first reading carried over from the previous meeting. The committee recessed at approximately 3:50 p.m. and will reconvene on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Public Comments & Testimony - Kay Anderson (President of Wailea 808) urged the county not to redevelop the Wailea Golf property until the applicant demonstrates safe service with adequate water, wastewater, traffic, and emergency evacuation analyses. She requested preservation of the golf course as open space and retention of existing land use designations pending a better alternative. - Christian Chan (representing Wailea Golf) expressed support for the proposed plan for the property, describing extensive community engagement and a plan that addresses transportation, workforce housing, water, and cultural resources. He emphasized that the community plan is only the first of several discretionary steps needed for development. - Johan Law (testifying on his own behalf) praised the presentation and urged consistency in land use designations across all community plan areas to avoid confusion for GIS users and planners. He noted that the designation for Palawea might better fit public/quasi-public; also flagged map accuracy concerns and suggested considering transit-oriented corridor for the Ma‘alaea Triangle. - Travis Liggett (individual) requested amending language about cesspools to injection wells in Ma‘alaea, provided drawings of injection well locations, and advocated for a community facilities district to connect cesspools to the Kīhei treatment plant. He also shared personal health experiences from his work. - Mike Moran (CPAC member and Kihei Community Association board member, testifying as an individual) advocated changing the Pōʻoleni Promenade (80 acres in North Kīhei) designation from “small town center” back to “residential” to ensure housing for residents. He supported potential relocation of a fire station to that area. - Representative of the Royal Pentecost Kingdom (unidentified testifier) asserted that the county lacks authority over royal patented lands and that land commission awards must be properly reflected on TMK records. He also criticized the use of cultural practitioners to bless developments. - Amy Schwin (owner in Kīhei-Wailea) raised concerns about irreversible loss of open space from the Wailea Golf plan, cumulative infrastructure burdens (water, roads, wastewater, emergency evacuation), and cited the 2025 tsunami as an example of severe evacuation failures. She called for a cumulative infrastructure analysis before additional density. - Caller 4945 (individual) opposed new development, citing insufficient water and infrastructure, and advocated for preserving agriculture and conservation. He criticized the planning process as too developer-friendly. - James Langford (individual) urged the committee to ensure that developers and banks involved in South Maui are vetted for connections to criminal activities (e.g., Epstein-related files) and that money laundering or human trafficking does not taint projects. - Rory Frampton (land use consultant for Pā‘iakala and Kōʻonoulu ranches) discussed two projects: the North Kīhei/Ma‘alaea residential area (requesting phased infrastructure policies) and the Ka‘ōkea industrial area (about 80 acres above the wastewater treatment plant, outside the urban growth boundary, supported by a concurrent Maui Island Plan amendment). He requested policy language allowing phased implementation of drainage and roadways. - Robert Bence (individual) opposed further development in South Maui, citing lack of water and infrastructure, and expressed disappointment that developers are designated as resource persons while community members like Professor Mayer and Mr. Moran are not. Discussion Items - Presentation on Community Plan Designations: Planning staff presented the updated designations (e.g., Rural Residential, Residential, Neighborhood Center, Small Town Center, Transit-Oriented Corridor, etc.) and conducted a quiz to familiarize the committee with each designation's characteristics and intended uses. The presentation also demonstrated the interactive online map showing changes from the previous Kihei-Mākena Community Plan. - Sub-Area Review (Section 3 Growth Framework): The committee began reviewing six sub-areas of the South Maui Community Plan map. For each sub-area, a new table (introduced by the Maui Planning Commission) summarizes moku, ahupua‘a, streams/goalches, size, housing units, population, visitor counts, culturally and environmentally significant features, government facilities, future growth areas, and other information. The committee discussed: - The need for consistent terminology (e.g., “area” vs. “region”). - Inclusion or removal of the “Rural Village” designation (no such areas exist in South Maui; CPAC recommended removal, but some members favored keeping it for consistency across plans). - Clarifications on vacancy data (from American Community Survey, classified as “vacant housing” – some members suggested “transient” or “second homes” might be more accurate). - Importance of identifying streams and gulches for flood mitigation; the Department of OEV Resources agreed to research unnamed gulches in sub-area six (Ahihi-Kīna‘u). - The need to improve map readability (e.g., adding abbreviations for designations on printed maps, and possibly reorganizing the booklet so sub-area tables face their maps). - Potential changes to the Ma‘alaea Triangle designation (from Transit-Oriented Corridor to Small Town Center, as recommended by CPAC and Planning Commission) and the ability to accommodate a transit hub within Small Town Center. - Discussion about the North Kīhei-Ma‘alaea area: a possible wastewater treatment plant (private, serving a public good) on agriculture land, managed retreat for shoreline areas, and the need for a comprehensive north-south collector road (bypass) that connects to Veterans Highway. The committee considered securing easements before development, but deferred detailed policy discussion to a later date. - The Honua‘ula and Wailea 670 designations were noted as based on adopted maps. - Action Item Revisits with Director Molina (DPW): The committee considered amendments to several action items: - 1.03 (North-South Collector Road and Kīhei Bikeway): Split into 1.03A (new road phases with estimated $110 million) and 1.03B (improving Kenolio Road northward, estimated $40 million). Both remain high priority, with county/state/federal funding. Motion passed 8-0. - 4.03 (MS4 Stormwater Management Plan): Deleted 4.03A and 4.03B and replaced with new action items focused on developing and implementing site-specific Best Management Practices for county facilities in South Maui (plan = high priority, program = high priority; both long-term). Two separate motions passed 9-0. - 4.26 (No change): No objection, kept as is. - 4.27 (Substantial Improvement Regulations): Amended language to “improve oversight of repairs and improvements to properties in special flood hazard areas to improve enforcement of substantial improvement regulations under the National Flood Insurance Program.” Removed the 20-year timeframe (DPW indicated difficulty administering the current 10-year). Motion passed 9-0. - 4.28 (Flood Mitigation Projects): Amended to “pursue funding opportunities for community-wide flood mitigation projects, prioritize nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure,” added MEMA as co-lead and state as a funding source. Motion passed 9-0. - 4.29 (Pilot Project): Initially recommended for deletion as covered by 4.02A/B, but CPAC chair and planning staff favored keeping a separate pilot to show progress. Deferred further discussion; DPW may propose revised language later. - 5.04 (Cultural Advisory Engagement): Deleted after CPAC chair revealed it was included without proper discussion or record. Motion passed 9-0. Key Outcomes - Votes on Action Item Amendments (all passed unanimously with 9 ayes, 0 noes): - Amendment to Action 1.03: split into 1.03A ($110 million) and 1.03B ($40 million), high priority, DPW lead, funding from county/state/federal. - Amendment to Action 4.03: replace with two new actions – develop a site-specific BMP plan for county facilities in South Maui (high priority, long-term, DPW lead, cost TBD, county funds) and implement that plan (same classification). - Amendment to Action 4.27: improve oversight of repairs/improvements in special flood hazard areas to enforce substantial improvement regulations under NFIP. - Amendment to Action 4.28: pursue funding for community-wide flood mitigation projects prioritizing nature-based solutions; MEMA co-lead, state added as funding source. - Deletion of Action 5.04 (cultural advisory engagement database). - Future work: The committee will resume discussion of Section 3 sub-areas, area-specific policies, and remaining action items on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The Department of OEV Resources will research gulch names for Ahihi-Kīna‘u. Staff will coordinate with the Department of Transportation regarding the Transit-Oriented Corridor study for South Kīhei Road. The meeting was recessed at approximately 3:50 p.m.

On September 30, 2026, the Community & Economic Development Committee of the Milwaukee Common Council convened at 1:30 PM in City Hall Room 301-B, chaired by Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II. The committee unanimously recommended confirming appointments to several Business Improvement Districts, reviewed the 2025 Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative accomplishments, approved 2027 operating plans for various BIDs and NIDs (with one plan removed for separate consideration), designated August 7–14, 2027, as Bronzeville Week, and authorized up to $100,000 for the MKE Community Impact Committee. All votes were 5–0. Appointments to Business Improvement Districts (Items 1–6) - Item 1 (260593): Dr. Richard Lagerman was unanimously recommended for confirmation to BID 13. Dr. Lagerman, a physician with a 45‑year history in the area, expressed a desire to maintain a healthy neighborhood. - Item 2 (260779): Aaron Berth was unanimously recommended for confirmation to BID 11. Mr. Berth, a resident and marketing expert, will focus on storytelling for Brady Street. - Item 3 (260780): Nia Brittain (listed as Nia Brittain on the agenda; the minutes refer to Nia Britton) was initially held to the call of the chair when not present, then reconsidered and unanimously recommended for confirmation. Ms. Britton is a seven‑year resident with a Master’s in Public Health and expressed a desire to improve community health on Brady Street. - Item 4 (260781): Stephanie Cash, a business attorney and seven‑year Brady Street resident, was unanimously recommended for confirmation to BID 11. - Item 5 (260782): Ashley Pfaff, a ten‑year Brady Street resident planning a grassroots neighborhood watch campaign, was unanimously recommended for confirmation to BID 11. - Item 6 (260783): Darice Bealin was unanimously recommended for reappointment to BID 27, with the committee noting his great attendance record. Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative (Item 7 – 260655) Angela Mitchell‑Reid (Department of City Development) presented the 2025 Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative accomplishments. The program provides matching grants up to $4,000 for physical improvements (signage, murals, community gardens) with the first $1,000 automatically reimbursed. In 2025, $87,200 was approved for 27 projects across seven aldermanic districts, involving 21 partnerships. The 2026 budget is $100,000. Ald. Chambers questioned the scope; Ms. Mitchell‑Reid clarified that equipment purchases (e.g., lawnmowers) are not funded but rented equipment and materials can be reimbursed. The communication was placed on file. 2027 Operating Plans for Business Improvement Districts and Neighborhood Improvement Districts (Item 8 – 260738) Sally Svetic (DCD) presented an overview of the city’s 10 NIDs (collecting $1.1 million in 2026) and 30 active BIDs (collecting $12.5 million in 2026). The committee heard presentations from several BIDs and NIDs: - Sherman Park NID 4: Chair Keante Shields reported that residents are assessed $50 annually; the NID has operated for 13 years, funding home repairs and community projects. The 2026 assessment was $204,500 (down from previous years). - Washington Park NID 3: Adrian Spencer (Rooted and Rising) described home repairs, environmental services, and quality‑of‑life grants. In 2026, the NID received $160,882; $84,000 was allocated to home repairs. - Harambe NID 7: Lakeisha Wilder and board members reported investing nearly $1 million since 2018, primarily in roofing and home improvements, and $20,000 to a school playground. - East Side BID 20: Executive Director Ryan Lesigue highlighted plans to transform Ivanhoe Plaza from an interim to a permanent plaza, including ADA improvements and a community stage. - Milwaukee Downtown BID 21: CEO Matt Dorner reported on public service ambassadors (removing over 3,000 graffiti tags in 2025), clean sweep teams (removing 420,000 gallons of trash), and signature events like the Holiday Lights Festival (Nov. 19). The bid is also redesigning Red Arrow Park. - Haven Woods BID 31: Executive Director Stephanie Harling described non‑traditional programs, including an employer‑assisted homeownership program ($5,000 down payment assistance), a Lyft program for employee transportation (averaging $40,000/year), and a $650 new‑hire bonus (19 placements in three months). The bid also acquires and rehabilitates homes to disrupt out‑of‑state investor speculation. - Center Street Marketplace BID 39: Dr. Jennifer Potts outlined efforts to expand the board from 7 to 11 members, pursue a business resource and training center at 3516 West Center Street, and continue business visibility grants ($250 each, 30 available). The committee amended the resolution to remove the 2027 operating plan for BID 27 (to be reintroduced separately) and then unanimously approved the remaining operating plans. Bronzeville Week Resolution (Item 9 – 260829) Ald. Coggs presented highlights from the 16th annual Bronzeville Week (August 2026), calling it the most attended to date. Key to its success was the involvement of young creators (ages 17–26) who organized events such as natural hair shows, fashion shows, and a community movement experience. Alds. Stamper, Moore, and Jackson requested to be co‑sponsors. The resolution designating August 7–14, 2027, as Bronzeville Week was unanimously adopted. MKE Community Impact Committee (Item 10 – 260808) Ald. Coggs explained that the committee oversees participatory budgeting from the council‑led Transformational Fund. Of the $600,000 total allocation, $500,000 is reserved for public submissions for non‑police public safety projects, and $100,000 is authorized for technical assistance and consulting. The committee is drafting guidelines, expected to report recommendations in November 2026, with submissions potentially beginning before the end of 2027. Some project expenditures may carry into 2028. Alds. Stamper, Moore, and Jackson requested to be co‑sponsors. The substitute resolution authorizing the City Clerk to expend up to $100,000 was unanimously adopted. Key Outcomes - All six appointments (Items 1–6) were unanimously recommended for confirmation. - The 2025 Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative communication (Item 7) was unanimously placed on file. - The 2027 operating plans (Item 8) were amended to remove BID 27’s plan, then unanimously adopted for the remaining plans. - The Bronzeville Week designation (Item 9) was unanimously adopted. - The MKE Community Impact Committee funding resolution (Item 10) was unanimously adopted. - The meeting adjourned at 3:40 PM.

The Cleveland County Excise Board held a special meeting on September 30, 2026, at 1:15 PM. Chair Chuck R. Thompson called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken; Chair Thompson and Member John Wullich were present, establishing a quorum, while Vice-Chair Josh Edge was absent. The board acknowledged the meeting was properly noticed on September 28, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak, and no comments were provided during this portion of the meeting. Discussion and Final Approval of the FY 2026/2027 Budget - Chair Thompson presented the sole business item: discussion and possible action on the approval of the Final Budget for the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year and its Publication Sheet. He noted that the budget had recently been adopted by the Budget Board prior to this meeting. - Board members did not engage in any discussion or debate regarding the budget proposal. Key Outcomes - A motion was made and seconded to approve the budget and publication sheet as presented. - A roll call vote was taken: Chair Thompson voted yes, Member Wullich voted yes. Vice-Chair Edge was absent. The motion carried with a vote of 2-0 in favor. - Following the vote, a motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and passed unanimously (2-0). The meeting adjourned.

The Cleveland County Budget Board held a special meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Cleveland County Office Building, Norman, OK. The meeting was called to order with a roll call; members present: Rusty Grissom, Douglas Warr, Pam Howlett, Jacob McHughes, Darrell Weaver, and Tammy Richards. Members absent: Rod Cleveland and Marilyn Williams. A quorum was established. No public comments were submitted. The sole item of business was the approval of the final budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year and the publication sheet. Discussion Items - Approval of Final Budget for 2026/2027 Fiscal Year: Chairman Rusty Grissom presented the item. A motion was made and seconded to approve the final budget and publication sheet. No questions were raised by board members. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Key Outcomes - Approval of Final Budget: The board voted to approve the final budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year and the accompanying publication sheet. The vote was 5-0 (with one member possibly not recorded, but all voting members in favor; absent members not voting). (Note: The transcript indicates five affirmative votes from Grissom, Warr, Howlett, Weaver, and Richards; McHughes was present but his vote was not explicitly recorded. The motion carried.) Board Member Statements and Announcements - Board member Douglas Warr thanked County Clerk Pam Howlett for her work in compiling the budget, describing the document as extensive ("about this thick" with many numbers and calculations). - The meeting was adjourned following a motion and second, with a unanimous roll call vote.

On September 30, 2026, at 6:45 PM, Portsmouth Police Chief Stephen Jenkins held a press conference to provide a comprehensive update on the investigation into the disappearance and death of Gordon Randolph Tillman Jr., whose remains were discovered at 3404 Elliott Avenue. The conference outlined a detailed timeline, addressed rumors, and concluded with the announcement that suspect Gregory Coffey had been taken into custody. Public Comments & Testimony - The victim’s mother stated that her son was a good, loving person with children and grandchildren. She expressed anger and a desire for justice, saying she wanted his killer to face severe punishment and also called for the release of her nephew Raymond Poole from jail. - Another family member echoed the call for justice, described the victim as caring, and condemned the actions of Gregory Coffey. They also urged the public to keep the family in prayer and expressed relief that Coffey had been captured. Discussion Items - Chief Jenkins presented the following timeline: - September 1-2: Gordon Randolph Tillman Jr., an unhoused individual, was last seen on September 1. A missing persons report was filed on September 2 by his brother Raymond Poole. - September 3: Poole went to 3404 Elliott Avenue, where he shot homeowner Gregory Coffey. Coffey was hospitalized and later released. - September 11: Poole was arrested and charged with second-degree attempted murder for the shooting. - September 21: Based on a citizen tip and further investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for the property. - September 22: While executing the warrant, investigators discovered what were believed to be human remains. - September 23: The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the remains were human. - September 25: A multi-agency excavation (FBI, NCIS, Virginia State Police, and several local police departments) recovered burned and decomposed human remains and body parts from outside the home. - September 28: The remains were identified via fingerprint comparison as Gordon Randolph Tillman Jr. Arrest warrants were issued for Gregory Coffey for first-degree murder and desecration of a body. - Jenkins addressed community rumors, clarifying that only one body was recovered and there is no evidence of a serial killer connected to the property. He described the home as a hoarding situation with debris both inside and out, which complicated the search. Cadaver dogs were used to ensure no additional remains were missed. - Jenkins emphasized that Coffey is considered armed and dangerous and urged anyone with information to come forward. He confirmed that Coffey’s elderly mother had resided at the address but was not involved in the crime. - Jenkins declined to discuss motive, stating that the case must be tried in court, not in the media. He noted that the search warrants were sealed to protect the investigation. - The chief acknowledged previous city efforts to address code violations at the property, including an instance where Coffey brandished a firearm at a contractor; that case was ultimately dismissed. - At the conclusion of the press conference, Jenkins was notified and announced that Coffey had been taken into custody by fugitive apprehension units. Key Outcomes - Gregory Coffey was arrested on September 30, 2026, on charges of first-degree murder and desecration of human remains. He was considered armed and dangerous; his capture occurred without incident. - Raymond Poole remains charged with second-degree attempted murder in the shooting of Coffey. His case will proceed separately. - The investigation is ongoing, and authorities will release additional information as appropriate.

On September 30, 2026, the joint Planning Commission/Zoning Ordinance Committee and Western Loudoun Ad Hoc Committee met to continue deliberations on the Mountainside Overlay District (MOD) text amendments. The meeting focused on a series of specific development standards and permitted uses within the MOD, following board direction. The committee adopted a revised meeting schedule, adjusted the public comment submission timeline, and voted on numerous draft text provisions. A notable discrepancy exists between the agenda date (September 29, 2026) and the provided meeting date (September 30, 2026). Consent Calendar - The meeting summary from September 15, 2026, was adopted unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No public testimony was heard during the meeting. Committee members discussed the timing of public comment submissions; a motion passed to have the supplemental packet sent to committee members the business day before each meeting, with public comment cutoff adjusted accordingly. Discussion Items - Calendar Adjustment: The committee voted unanimously to move meeting six from November 9 to November 16, 2026, and meeting seven from November 16 to December 1, 2026, to avoid back-to-back planning commission meetings. - Supplemental Packet Timing: A motion passed to require the supplemental packet (including public comments) to be distributed to committee members the day before each meeting, to allow adequate review time. - Non-Habitable Accessory Structures in Highly Sensitive Areas (Motion 3): The committee found the draft text consistent with board direction after amendments: striking the phrase "either or but not both" to allow up to 600 square feet of land disturbance in aggregate (across highly sensitive and ridge feature areas), requiring a written zoning administrator determination that no alternative location exists, and referencing the agreement-in-lieu (AIL) process under Chapter 1096. A separate motion limited structures to 15 feet in height from grade to peak. Both motions passed unanimously. - Non-Habitable Accessory Structures in Ridge Feature Protection (Motion 4): Similar amendments were adopted, including aggregate 600 sq ft limit, 15-foot height restriction, administrative approval standards, and a correction to clarify that the limit applies within protected areas only, not the entire lot. Unanimous. - Spring Feature Protection Setback (Motion 5): An initial motion to find the draft text (100-foot setback inside and outside MOD) consistent with board direction failed (5 opposed, 4 in favor). A subsequent motion to recommend the 100-foot setback passed 7-1-1, with a friendly amendment that the setback be subject to a county hydrological study and that notice be provided to property owners outside the MOD who are affected. The committee also requested study of steeper slope impacts. - Grading Permit Exemption for Small Disturbances (Motion 6): The committee voted 7-0-1 to not include a proposed exemption for 250 sq ft of land disturbance in highly sensitive areas (staff recommendation). The exemption for up to 600 sq ft of land disturbance for a non-habitable accessory structure (≤15 ft height) in somewhat sensitive and sensitive areas (unforested, 0-15% slope) was approved unanimously, with language clarifying aggregate limits and administrative approval. - Fences (Motion 7): The committee unanimously approved allowing fences in all MOD areas without a grading permit, subject to a zoning permit and a requirement that fences allow water flow (to be clarified in final language). - Driveway Repair/Replacement (Motion 8): Staff noted no amendments were needed; the motion was tabled without action. - Tree Cover Clearing and Land Disturbance Tables (Motion 9): The committee unanimously found the consolidated table consistent with board direction. - New Residential Driveways in Highly Sensitive Areas (Motion 10): The committee voted unanimously to defer this item to the Planning Commission for further study, requesting additional performance standards, data on affected lots, and consideration of limiting the provision to existing lots of record. - Non-Residential Development Standards – 50% Tree Cover (Motion 11): The committee found the draft text (increasing tree cover preservation from 30% to 50%) consistent with board direction, but added a recommendation that staff clarify the baseline for "existing forested areas" (e.g., effective date of amendment). Passed with one opposed. - General Consistency Items (Motion 57): The committee approved staff’s recommended language for on-site sewage treatment replacement (with a revision to size based on existing bedrooms) and for uncovered decks in ridge feature protection (allowing hand-dug footers within previously disturbed areas without a grading permit). Both passed unanimously. - Minor Special Exception for Non-Residential Covered Activities (Motion 58): The committee voted unanimously to defer this topic to meeting seven (December 1, 2026) for further discussion, with requests for cost data, use definitions, and performance standards. Key Outcomes - The committee approved most draft text provisions as presented or with amendments, forwarding them to the Planning Commission with recommendations. - Key changes include: allowing up to 600 sq ft of land disturbance for non-habitable accessory structures in highly sensitive and ridge feature areas (aggregate, with administrative approval); reducing spring feature setback to 100 feet (subject to further study); exempting certain fences from grading permits; and increasing tree cover preservation requirements for non-residential uses to 50%. - Several items were deferred for additional analysis: new residential driveways, minor special exception for non-residential uses, and clarification of baseline definitions for tree cover. - The committee adjusted its meeting schedule to November 16 and December 1, 2026, and revised the public comment submission timeline to allow earlier review by members.

On September 30, 2026, the City Council Committee on Hearings and Policy held pre-agenda interviews for four nominees to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board (HOF). Council members present included Strasberger, Warwick, Gross, Wilson, and Mosley. The session featured introductions from each candidate and an extensive discussion on the HOF's programs, budget constraints, and the tension between funding new construction versus household stabilization programs. Discussion Items - Appointments: The committee interviewed DeAnna Davis, Oliver Beasley, Walter Lewis, and John Katz. Each candidate described their background in community development, real estate, property management, or housing authority work and expressed strong support for the HOF programs. - Budget challenges: Council members framed the conversation around a tight budget year with the HOF allocation fixed at $10 million since 2016 despite inflation. Councilwoman Gross cited a 2024 controller audit showing the average HOF assistance in 2022 was $4,201 per person, 47% of homeowner assistance program (HAP) participants had incomes at or below 30% of area median income (AMI), and 64% of HAP participants were women. She argued that cutting the HOF (0.14% of the $720 million city budget) would disproportionately harm the poorest residents and noted the city has revenue-raising options such as increasing the deed transfer tax or parking fees. - Program priorities: Councilwoman Gross and Councilman Sharon emphasized the value of HAP, eviction prevention (lawyer for a day), down payment assistance, and rental gap financing. Councilman Sharon described HAP as a lifeline for vulnerable residents who are not politically active. Councilwomen Gross and Warwick highlighted the eviction prevention program's success, noting that 90% of tenants helped were female-headed households. - Candidates’ positions: All nominees advocated for preserving or even increasing HOF funding, with John Katz stating the fund is a “test of our values.” Walter Lewis and DeAnna Davis stressed a place-based, systems approach and the importance of partnerships to fill gaps. John Katz noted his experience with rental assistance and court diversion programs through Action Housing and Just Mediation Pittsburgh. - Tension between new construction and stabilization: Councilwoman Gross noted that the advisory board faces pressure to allocate more funds to new construction rather than to direct assistance programs. Candidates generally favored continued investment in programs that keep people in their homes, arguing that new construction can be supported by other funding sources (American Rescue Plan, affordable housing bond). - Discrepancy in appointments: The agenda listed five nominees including Jennifer Cash Wade (2026-0853), but the minutes and transcript only document four interviews. Jennifer Cash Wade was not interviewed or mentioned; the reason for her absence was not provided. Key Outcomes - The committee completed pre-agenda interviews for DeAnna Davis, Oliver Beasley, Walter Lewis, and John Katz. Their appointments will proceed to full City Council for approval. - Council members expressed shared hope that the HOF budget can be preserved at current levels despite fiscal challenges, but noted that tough decisions on allocation between programs lie ahead. - Candidates were reminded that the advisory board will soon make recommendations on the HOF allocation plan, which ultimately go to the Urban Redevelopment Authority board and City Council for final approval. - The unresolved absence of Jennifer Cash Wade was noted as a procedural discrepancy.

The Budget and Finance Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on September 30, 2026, at 6:15 PM under Chair Matt Dorsey, Vice Chair Cheyenne Chen, and Member Danny Sauter. The committee reviewed and unanimously approved twelve agenda items, including grants, lease modifications, contract amendments, bond authorizations, and professional services agreements. No public comments were made on any item. Discussion Items - Item 1 (260845): Resolution to retroactively accept a $475,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for physical and digital security improvements at the Women’s Options Center (abortion clinic) at San Francisco General Hospital. The project includes a secure Sally port with badge access. Chair Dorsey expressed strong support, citing increased security threats nationwide. The item was forwarded to the full board with a positive recommendation. - Item 2 (260846): Resolution to retroactively accept a $6,102,743 grant increase from the Health Resources and Services Administration for the Ending the HIV Epidemic program. Bill Blum, Director of HIV Services, reported that the funding supports 1,200 people living with HIV and aims to reduce new infections by 90% by 2030. Chair Dorsey noted San Francisco recorded 136 new HIV diagnoses in 2025, the lowest on record and a 75% decline over 20 years, but stressed disparities remain among Black, Latino, and transgender communities. The item was forwarded unanimously. Blum announced his retirement after 20 years of service. - Item 3 (260944): Resolution approving a lease modification with United Airlines for a rental abatement not to exceed $7,175,000. The abatement reimburses United for base building improvements (rooftop terrace, credentialing lobby, public stairwell) at a new Terminal 2 lounge, creating 4,568 square feet of new leasable space. The airport projects $19.7 million in additional revenue over the remaining lease term, recovering the abatement in under one year. Approved unanimously. - Item 4 (260947): Resolution approving a first amendment to the lease at 555 Polk Street for the Department of Public Health’s Community Justice Service Center. The five-year lease (with a three-year extension option) reduces annual base rent to $202,500 ($22.50/sq ft), a 32.5% reduction ($81,450 savings in year one). Landlord improvements include HVAC, carpet, and paint. The city also gains an early exit option after December 2029. Approved unanimously. - Item 5 (260945): Resolution approving amendment 4 to the contract with Polydyne, Inc. for wastewater treatment polymers, increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $9.9 million to $12.06 million. The increase supports higher processing demand at the Southeast and Oceanside treatment facilities. No term change. Approved unanimously. - Item 6 (260809): Ordinance authorizing the SFPUC to issue up to $492.82 million in water revenue bonds, $224.57 million in wastewater revenue bonds (later amended to $24.57 million), and $12.61 million in power revenue bonds to refund Build America Bonds and prepay certificates of participation for 525 Golden Gate Avenue. The Budget and Legislative Analyst (BLA) recommended amending the wastewater authorization because the PUC already refunded those bonds in August 2026. Chair Dorsey raised concerns about ratepayer affordability. The committee voted to amend the ordinance as recommended and approved it. - Items 7-10 (260950-260953): Four resolutions approving professional services contracts with Stantec, AECOM, Jacobs Engineering, and LEE Inc., each for up to $20 million over five years (with a two-year extension option) for as-needed operations and maintenance support for the Hetch Hetchy Water and Power system. The contracts cover asset management, condition assessments, and capital planning for $15 billion in aging assets. The BLA recommended correcting the end date from December 2032 to December 2031 and disclosing the extension option. Approved as amended. - Item 11 (260954): Resolution approving a 10-year, $30 million program management contract with Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP to support the Power Enterprise Capital Improvement Program (FY2027-2036, $2.2 billion capital plan). Deloitte was the sole proposer. The contract includes a 20% local business enterprise subcontracting requirement and a five-year extension option. The BLA recommended adding language about the extension option. Approved as amended. - Item 12 (260956): Resolution approving a project-specific maintenance agreement at no cost with Caltrans for ongoing maintenance of security upgrades at two wastewater pump stations within State Route 80 right-of-way. The agreement is required for an encroachment permit and has no term limit until terminated. Approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - All twelve items were forwarded to the full Board of Supervisors with positive recommendations from the committee. - Amendments were adopted for: - Item 6: Reducing wastewater bond authorization from $224.57 million to $24.57 million. - Items 7-10: Correcting contract end date to December 2031 and adding two-year extension option. - Item 11: Adding disclosure of five-year extension option. - All votes were unanimous (3-0) with no public comments on any item.

The Committee on Transportation and the Environment, chaired by Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6), held an additional meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 1:03 PM in Room 120 of the John A. Wilson Building and via Zoom. The committee unanimously approved Bill 26-243, the Automatic Enrollment for Utility Affordability Programs Act of 2025, which seeks to automatically enroll eligible low-income District residents in utility affordability programs based on their existing enrollment in other income-qualified programs like SNAP, TANF, WIC, and Medicaid. Discussion Items - Bill 26-243 – Automatic Enrollment for Utility Affordability Programs Act of 2025: Chairperson Allen introduced the committee print, explaining that DC energy costs surged nearly 70% from 2017 to 2025, and low-income households in the metro area face an energy burden exceeding 16% of income—over four times the median for other jurisdictions. The bill directs DOEE, in consultation with the Public Service Commission, Office of People's Counsel, utilities, and contractors, to create a process for automatically identifying and enrolling eligible households using data from DHS, DC Health, and the Department of Healthcare Finance. A data-sharing protocol must protect personally identifying information. DOEE estimates 31,000 additional low- to median-income residents would be enrolled. Households would receive notice of enrollment and a process to opt out. - Councilmember Janice Lewis George spoke in strong support, noting that in August 2026, PEPCO issued 25,673 disconnection notices—a 218% increase from the prior month—and electricity shutoffs rose 22% from July to August, leaving 840 households without power. She called the bill a common-sense step to remove barriers. - Councilmember Christina Henderson questioned coordination with agencies like the Department of Healthcare Finance and raised concerns about the fiscal impact statement (FIS) which showed new staffing needs at DHS, Healthcare Finance, and DOEE. Chairperson Allen responded that conversations with those agencies had occurred and that a data-sharing agreement would be developed. Henderson expressed skepticism about the need for additional FTEs for automatic enrollment of already-eligible individuals. - Councilmember Zachary Parker, a co-introducer, voiced frustration with technical barriers and asked about phasing in enrollments to reduce fiscal impact. He also noted the FIS projected a loss of over $10 million in special revenue funds, including $800,000 from the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund (SETF) and $2.6 million from the Mayor’s Energy Surcharge Fund. Chairperson Allen clarified that the $2.6 million represents overcharges to low-income households that should not have been collected, and he argued it is not a true revenue loss but a correction of overbilling. Parker agreed. Key Outcomes - Vote: The committee voted unanimously (all members present – Charles Allen, Zachary Parker, Janice Lewis George, Christina Henderson – voting aye) to approve the committee report and print for Bill 26-243, with leave for staff to make technical, editorial, and conforming changes. The bill will now move to the full Council for consideration. Note: No consent calendar or public testimony items were included in this meeting.