The Public Meeting Index

The Passenger Vehicle for Hire Board held a special meeting on September 24, 2026, to address items not completed due to a lack of quorum at the September regular meeting. The board approved routine driver permits, renewals, and vehicle inspections for taxi and tow companies, and deferred a vote on Uptown Taxi's application to the next regular meeting on October 1, 2026, due to public notice timing concerns. Consent Calendar - New driver temporary permit: Mark or D. Shoe from NUGA Taxi approved. - Driver permit renewals: Willie Kitchens (Mercury Cab), Mario Rivera (NUGA Taxi), and Anthony Duggard (Mercury Taxi) approved. - Updated taxi inspections and vehicle insurance: Mercury Cab 221 (Barbara Slater) and Mercury Taxi 204 (Vernard Owens) approved. - Updated tow company inspections: Goodell's Record (64-3 Middle Valley Road, District 6), Marstiller's Record (6808 Connor Lane, District 5, secondary location; 2105 East 24th Street Place, main location) all approved. All consent items were approved unanimously by voice vote. Public Comments & Testimony - Mr. Easter addressed the board regarding the Uptown Taxi public hearing notice requirements. He stated that under Section 35-48, a seven-day notice must be given to the public via newspaper, and that since the previous hearing was cancelled due to lack of quorum, the public may not be aware of the new hearing date. He noted that the current meeting (September 24) falls within a 6-7 day window for the next board meeting on October 1, requiring immediate action to meet notice requirements. - Mr. Anderson responded, gently correcting that Tennessee courts have held that public notice via the board's website and city posting is also acceptable, not just the Chattanooga Times Free Press. He thanked the board for holding the special meeting to address the previous quorum issue. - Janie Parker (representing Marstiller's Record) thanked the board for allowing her tow company to relocate. She noted that her company had paid approximately $12,000 in rent on a location they could not use while waiting for approval and appreciated the board's assistance in moving forward. Discussion Items - Uptown Taxi Public Hearing and Vote: The board discussed the status of Uptown Taxi's application. A public hearing had been scheduled for the previous meeting (September) but was not held due to lack of quorum. The board confirmed that a notice for this special meeting was sent to the newspaper on September 15, 2026, and also posted on the board's website. The deputy city attorney verified the notice date. Board members debated whether to proceed with a vote today or postpone to the next regular meeting on October 1 to ensure proper public notice. It was noted that August's meeting minutes were not yet approved pending transcription, and the previous attorney had handled the matter. Ultimately, the board chose to hold the vote until the October 1 meeting to allow sufficient notice and potential appearance by the applicant. - Meeting Minutes: The board discussed that August 2026 meeting minutes needed transcription and would be presented for approval at a future meeting. Key Outcomes - All consent calendar items (driver permits, renewals, vehicle inspections, tow company inspections) were approved unanimously by voice vote. - The board voted to hold (defer) the vote on Uptown Taxi's application until the October 1, 2026 regular meeting. The motion passed by voice vote. - The board confirmed that the next regular meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at the same time. - The meeting was adjourned by motion.

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held a public hearing on Bill 2025-1545, a comprehensive zoning amendment addressing inclusionary housing, an affordable housing bonus program, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), removal of minimum off-street parking requirements, and related development standards. Note: the agenda, minutes, and transcript identify the hearing as Wednesday, September 23, 2026, while the supplied meeting timestamp is September 24, 2026; this summary uses the requested date. The hearing included a City Planning presentation, testimony from registered and unregistered speakers, and comments from council members. No final vote was taken; the bill was held to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development. Public Comments & Testimony - Christopher Beam (Bloomfield, ProHousing Pittsburgh) expressed full support, calling the bill the most significant zoning reform in Pittsburgh in decades and urging council to pass it without delay. - Jack Billings (Squirrel Hill) echoed support and thanked council for its work. - Amy Zace (Beechview homeowner) supported the package, arguing parking minimums increase housing costs, ADUs add gentle density and help seniors age in place, and more housing lowers rents. - Andrew Moss (Lawrenceville architect) supported ADUs and parking reform but raised serious concerns about height increases, including 105-foot buildings in LNC districts currently capped at 45 feet; he called for maximum heights near 75 feet, setbacks, and no height bonuses within 50 feet of residential properties. - John Rhodes (Polish Hill, Housing Justice Table) supported the bill but asked for a 35-year affordability period and a social housing fund from payment-in-lieu fees; he cited less than 5% multifamily vacancy, nearly 50% rent increases in Polish Hill from 2019 to 2022, 4 in 10 renters cost-burdened, loss of nearly one-third of multifamily stock, and population decline including a 48% drop in Black residents. - Andrea Boykowicz (Central Oakland, OPDC) gave unqualified support for parking reform, measured support for ADUs, and support for the existing IZO; she urged extending the affordability period from 20 to 35 years and warned that informal ADUs in Oakland have driven displacement of families, especially Black families. - Jeffrey Miller (Western PA LGBTQ+ Older Adult Advocacy Team) supported citywide ADUs, citing a 2019 survey in which 69% of LGBTQ seniors aged 50 and older called housing the most pressing issue. - Dave Bringen (Lawrenceville Together) supported ADU legalization and parking reform, advocated 35-year affordability, one-for-one replacement payment-in-lieu levels earmarked for low-income housing with social housing priority, and recommended a 30-foot maximum LNC height bonus and a 20-30 foot height buffer with a 50-foot maximum adjacent to residential districts rather than a full waiver of residential compatibility standards. - Madeline McGrady (Highland Park, Pittsburgh Housing Justice Table) expressed disappointment at the loss of mandatory inclusionary zoning but appreciated improvements; she asked for 35-year affordability, social housing from payment-in-lieu funds, payment amounts equal to or above the actual construction cost of about $35 per square foot, and companion short-term rental legislation. - Dan Berg (Polish Hill Civic Association) supported the bill generally but asked for ADU short-term rental regulation, neighborhood-retained payment-in-lieu funds with community input, 35-year affordability, and neighborhood-specific height and parking analysis. - Laura Chewens (Pittsburgh for Public Transit) strongly supported eliminating parking minimums, maintaining parking maximums, TDM, and by-right ADUs; she asked for 35-year affordability, one-for-one replacement payments, low-income and social housing earmarks, and consistent incentives inside and outside IZO districts. - Candice Kane (Fineview) asked council to slow down, citing Fineview's steep terrain, narrow streets, 1,200 residents, and the success of 30 affordable houses built in the 1990s and 2000s; she opposed allowing ADUs before short-term rentals are licensed and regulated, asked for one ADU per lot and an owner-occupancy requirement, and opposed blanket parking and height changes. - Barbara Hill (AARP Pennsylvania) supported the overall direction and urged future attention to universal design, aging in place, transit proximity, and monitoring affordability for older adults on fixed incomes. - Yavon Rainey (Bright community) urged accountability on short-term rentals, parking protections for seniors, and neighborhood-sensitive heights, while supporting affordable housing in Black and brown communities. - An unnamed Garfield community board member supported ADU and parking reform but questioned whether the affordable housing bonus would bridge the affordability gap, noting a newly approved URA rental project cost $568,000 per unit with over $300,000 per unit in subsidy and saying private developers report the return on investment for affordable housing is insufficient. Planning Department Presentation - Carolyn Restyle (Zoning Administrator) and Kate Rakis (Senior Planning Manager) presented the history and components of the bill. - The housing needs assessment was completed in 2022; the Planning Commission made a positive recommendation in January 2025; minimum lot size reform was removed and passed separately in May 2025; council amended the bill by substitution in October 2025 and referred it back; the Planning Commission recommended approval on June 2, 2026, with conditions; a public information session was held in late August 2026. - The mandatory citywide inclusionary zoning proposal was replaced by an affordable housing bonus program. Planning Commission conditions moved payment-in-lieu amounts from the code to the fee schedule and kept the bonus program affordability period at 20 years, while the IZO remains at 35 years. - The bonus program would be available in most districts allowing multi-unit or elderly housing, except downtown; eligible projects would provide 10 to 20 percent of units as affordable; bonuses would be 2, 4, or 6 points depending on district and affordability level, with 15 feet of height per point and a reduction in upper-story stepback requirements; off-site options require more affordable units. - The ADU proposal would allow up to two ADUs per residential lot citywide, with no limit at community centers or religious assembly uses, no owner-occupancy requirement, by-right development in existing garages within setbacks, and administrator exceptions elsewhere with a 21-day posted notice period. - The parking proposal removes minimum off-street parking requirements from the zoning code, removes ADA parking requirements from the zoning code, expands limits on surface parking, and formalizes transportation demand management. Planning staff emphasized that existing parking spaces are not removed and lenders still often require parking. Council Deliberation - Councilmember Gross said the version presented was new language not previously publicly vetted and questioned the Planning Commission introducing new language rather than reporting on council's referral; she supported ADU and parking reform but was concerned about the housing bonus section and wished the housing dashboard had been released. - Councilperson Charland expressed enthusiastic support, noting prior attempts to split the bill were unsuccessful; he asked for regular look-back reporting on which projects use the bonuses, dismissed height concerns in LNC districts, and stressed that parking reform does not remove anyone's parking. - Councilmember Warwick supported ADU and parking reform, originally supported mandatory inclusionary zoning, and said the 20-year affordability cap should be at least 35 years; she also raised concerns that opt-out fees and off-site options could perpetuate segregation and said affordable housing advocates and developers should help decide how payment-in-lieu funds are used. - The committee chair confirmed with planning staff that the IZO sunset is no longer in the bill, that strategies are being developed to address LNC height concerns, and that payment-in-lieu funds must be tied to the affordable housing purpose under rational nexus; a companion bill would establish the fund and guidelines. Key Outcomes - Public hearing concluded without a vote; the bill was held to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development. - Planning staff confirmed intended follow-up work: applicant guidance, affordable unit marketing and permit processes, and companion legislation and guidelines for payment-in-lieu. - Council members signaled likely amendments or conditions, including extending the affordability period to 35 years, adding reporting and look-back mechanisms, and refining LNC height bonuses.

The Board of Public Works met on September 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. (agenda time) to consider routine approvals, several agreements with Norfolk Southern Railway, a change order, a property sale discussion, and a bid opening for cemetery paving. All votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - Approve September 10, 2026, BPW Minutes – Approved. - Open bids for paving at Oak Hill and Locust Hill Cemeteries – Approved. (Bids were later opened and taken under advisement.) - Right-of-Way Permits 3190–3218 – Approved as submitted, with maintenance-of-traffic and utility cut repair requirements. - Agreement with Bowen National Research, LLC – $9,000 for a socioeconomic study update (CDBG-funded). Approved. - YMCA of Southwestern Indiana Forward Together Go Grant – $18,000 for camp youth wellness & support initiative. Approved. - Hope of Evansville Forward Together Go Grant – $25,000 for Phoenix Apartments Beautification Project (exterior landscaping). Approved. - Konica Minolta maintenance agreement – Support for 11 new printers; contract ends August 8, 2031; cost based on volume. Approved. - VenueWorks agreement – $27,159.45 for Human Relations Commission annual dinner and Mayor’s Celebration of Human Rights Awards (October 1–2, 2026). Funded by sponsorships, no general fund dollars. Approved. Discussion Items - Norfolk Southern Crossing at North Green River Road (MP 3.71) – City Engineer Brian Mundy reported the agreement was finalized after several months; paving over the crossing will allow more efficient vehicular movement. Closing requires INDOT and FHWA approval. Approved. - Norfolk Southern Crossing at North Burkhardt Road (MP 4.75) – Same rationale as Green River Road crossing. Approved. - Change Order 1, Project 24‑012 (Cross Pointe and Indiana RAB) – Increase of $31,941.85 to use high‑early‑strength concrete instead of temporary asphalt, keeping the roundabout project on track with INDOT. Net deduct of $50,000 at project end. New total $2,536,932.47. Approved. - Revised Signatory Authority for INDOT agreements – Revises wording so that only the City Engineer or Traffic Engineer (not both) must sign; needed for CGMG submittal. Legal reviewed. Approved. - Sale of 418 South Linwood Avenue – Jalen Chestnut, an abutting property owner, requested to purchase this vacant parcel owned by BPW since 1968. The board discussed the process; legal counsel advised a formal procedure (e.g., auction or bids). The board voted to proceed with next steps per legal advice and to coordinate with Evansville Water & Sewer Utility. Approved. Bid Opening (Cemetery Paving) After new business, the board opened bids for paving at Oak Hill and Locust Hill Cemeteries. Three bids were received: - EV Paving LLC: $70,001.66 - Black Arts Paving: $92,520.00 - David Enterprises Inc.: $92,300.00 The bids were taken under advisement for later award. Key Outcomes - All voting items were approved unanimously. - The Norfolk Southern crossing agreements allow temporary paving over inactive rail tracks to improve traffic flow. - The change order is expected to result in a net cost reduction by the project’s end. - The property sale at 418 South Linwood will follow a formal city process; next steps will be determined by legal counsel. - Cemetery paving bids are under advisement pending further board action.

At the September 24, 2026 business session, the Kansas City Council heard two major presentations: the 2025–2026 Resident Satisfaction Survey and a citywide pay equity analysis. Council members questioned presenters on methodology and findings. The meeting also included a debate over whether a proposed ballot initiative should be presented as one or two separate questions, followed by a motion to enter closed session for legal advice. Discussion Items Citizen Satisfaction Report - Alex Tolle, Chief Data Officer, presented the 2025–2026 Resident Survey results. Key findings: 13 of 17 major service categories improved significantly (above the ±1.6% margin of error), and 15 of 17 showed some improvement. The composite customer satisfaction index is now 14% above the national average, up one point from the prior year. - Top-rated service: fire and ambulance at 74.3% satisfaction (up nearly 8 points). - Largest gain: police services, up 16.8 percentage points to 49.6%. - Lowest-rated: streets and infrastructure at 26%. - Declines: environmental quality (down 5.9%) and airport facilities (down 2.1%). - About two-thirds of residents rate Kansas City as a good place to live; nearly 80% intend to stay for five years. - Survey methodology: 9,000 surveys mailed to randomly sampled households; 3,725 completed across two cycles (fall 2025 and spring 2026). - Councilman Ray questioned why overall quality of life did not rise despite gains in subcategories. Tolle noted the decline was within the margin of error (0.7%). - Councilwoman Bunch asked about the sharp upward trend in the composite index between FY23-24 and FY24-25. Tolle could not explain specific causes but noted no question changes. - Councilman Robinson highlighted internal analysis suggesting that communication, infrastructure/roadways, and parks are key drivers of resident satisfaction. Pay Equity Study - City Auditor Mark Shaw and Dr. Bailey Keller presented the Office of the City Auditor's 2026 pay equity analysis, conducted in response to Committee Substitute Ordinance 250856. - Key finding: No statistical evidence of systemic citywide pay inequity based on gender or ethnicity. - Out of over 150 job titles, one was flagged for further review based on gender, and four based on ethnicity. Flags indicate areas for management attention, not improper pay practices. - Study examined base pay only, using employee census data. It did not evaluate individual pay decisions, performance, or factors like experience and education. - Recommendations: continue current equitable pay practices, pay attention to starting salaries, review flagged titles, and conduct periodic analyses. - Councilwoman Burroughs praised former Councilwoman Alice Kitchen's advocacy for pay equity studies. Ballot Question Separation - Discussion centered on a petition proposing a sales tax measure. The city attorney's office recommended splitting the proposal into two separate ballot questions: one for a new tax and one for continuation of an existing transportation tax. - The committee of petitioners requested the questions be merged into one. Deputy City Attorney explained that legal justification supports separation because each tax is authorized by a different statute and the charter gives the city attorney authority to present the ballot to the council for submission to voters. - Councilman Robinson expressed concern about adding a total of 5/8 cent sales tax (estimated $100 million annually), arguing the existing transportation tax already underfunds bus service and that diverting funds to a micro rail system would worsen the issue. - A motion to hold the item for a week to review merging the questions was not made, but the city attorney offered to research if council wished. Key Outcomes - Motion to approve prior business session minutes passed unanimously by voice vote (ayes). - Motion to enter closed session under Section 16 (legal advice) was moved, seconded, and approved with 12 members present voting aye (unanimous). - No votes were taken on the citizen satisfaction report or pay equity study; they were received as informational. - No action was taken on the ballot question structure during open session; the matter was set for further discussion in closed session.

On September 24, 2026, at 1:03 PM, the Evansville Vanderburgh County Building Commission held a hearing presided over by Hearing Officer Michael DiRienzo. The meeting addressed numerous evidentiary and routine cases involving emergency vacates, repair orders, and civil penalties for unsafe or non-compliant properties. The hearing officer affirmed, modified, or denied requests, and set future hearing dates for progress reports. Public Comments & Testimony - 303 Chandler Avenue (SK Homes LLC): Several neighbors, including Philip Hooper (Riverside Neighborhood Association president), Sam Forrest, Sarah Rodriguez, and Lou Rodriguez, testified about ongoing structural issues, a brick wall collapse, tenant safety concerns, and public nuisance. They requested maximum fines and a professional engineering assessment of the building. The building commission requested a detailed repair plan and time frame within 10 days, with the matter returned on October 22, 2026. Evidentiary Cases - 303 Chandler Ave. – Repair order affirmed. Owner required to submit a detailed plan and bids from licensed contractors within 10 days. Return date: October 22, 2026. - 1129 W. Missouri St. – Emergency vacate affirmed due to lack of utilities. Property vacant; no repairs ordered. - 2000 S. Kerth Ave. – Repair order continued to November 19, 2026, pending sale of property. - 1111 Edgar St. – Repair order affirmed. Return date: November 19, 2026. - 1118 Henning Ave. – Repair order affirmed. Return date: February 25, 2027 (due to pending tax deed transfer). - 1515 Dresden St. – Emergency vacate affirmed due to inactive gas/electric. - 1917 W. Indiana St. – Repair order affirmed. Return date: November 19, 2026. - 1110-1112 E. Negley Ave. – Vacate and raze order affirmed. - 2808 S. Villa Dr. – Emergency vacate affirmed due to inactive water/sewer. - 220 Jefferson St. – Repair order affirmed. Return date: October 22, 2026. Routine Cases - 1770 Edson St. (KTSM Inc.) – $1,000 civil penalty under advisement for willful non-compliance. Return date: November 19, 2026. - 722 E. Gum St. (KTSM Inc.) – $500 civil penalty under advisement. Return date: October 22, 2026. - 2575-2579 Stanley Court (Frankie Ray Nehammer) – Continued with $500 civil penalty under advisement. Owner present; discussed progress. Return date: October 22, 2026. - 1710 E. Illinois St. (Highlighter 7 LLC) – $500 civil penalty imposed. Return date: November 19, 2026. - 1343 E. Franklin St. (Ceekou LLC) – $500 civil penalty under advisement. Return date: October 22, 2026. - 1318 Olive St. (WH 3) – $500 civil penalty under advisement. Return date: October 22, 2026. - 864 Lincoln Ave. (AVS Estates LLC) – $500 civil penalty under advisement. Return date: October 22, 2026. - 1263 Madison Ave. (Ruth Firestone) – $500 civil penalty under advisement. Return date: October 22, 2026. - 1115 S. Linwood Ave. (Deli Muz LLC) – Interior inspection ordered. Return date: November 19, 2026. - 1320 Olive St. (Bernard Cooper Jr.) – Interior inspection ordered. Return date: November 19, 2026. - 1307 Cumberland Ave. (Oda Vanessa Lopez) – Referred to housing court for further compliance. - 1100 S. Harlan Ave. (Mega Properties LLC) – Released to voluntary compliance. - 1220 Bayard Park Dr. (Evansville Southeast Holdings LLC) – Released to voluntary compliance. - 3911 Broadway Ave. (Gary W. Schnell) – Released because camper was removed. - Several properties were reserved or continued due to lack of service (e.g., 905 N. Governor St., 1107 Lodge Ave., 1728 E. Riverside Dr., 2600 W. Illinois St. emergency vacate). Key Outcomes - Affirmed repair orders for numerous properties, with continuances to future dates (October 22, November 19, December 17, 2026, and February 25, 2027). - Civil penalties were imposed ($500 on 1710 E. Illinois St.) or taken under advisement (up to $1,000) for several properties with no progress. - Emergency vacate orders were affirmed for properties lacking utilities (1129 W. Missouri, 1515 Dresden, 2808 S. Villa Dr.). - Vacate and raze order affirmed for 1110-1112 E. Negley Ave. - Two properties (1100 S. Harlan Ave., 1220 Bayard Park Dr.) were released to voluntary compliance. - Several cases were reserved for future hearings pending proper service or publication.

This final technical working group (TWG) meeting for the Broward County Multimodal Mobility Master Plan (MMMP) brought together county and city staff, consultants, and stakeholders to review the completed conceptual designs for four corridors, the updated Low Stress Multimodal Designation Standards and Criteria (formerly the Design Manual), the finalized Placemaking Toolkit, and the draft plan recommendations and target implementation plan. Attendees participated in interactive polling via Slido and engaged in detailed discussion about specific project details, design criteria, and implementation challenges. The meeting marked the conclusion of the TWG's input phase, with final comments on the master plan document due September 30, 2026, and a public meeting scheduled for September 29, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made; the meeting was a technical working group session with invited participants. Discussion Items Project Overview & Recap - Consultant Christina Fermin (IMEG Corp.) presented the MMMP vision: creating an inclusive low-stress multimodal transportation network for all ages and abilities. The proposed network covers 591.4 total miles across 296 projects, with 36% of projects on city jurisdictional roadways, 24% on state roads, 18% on county roads, and 22% on multi-agency corridors (including canal opportunities and greenway extensions). The average score across all projects is 53.34. - Slido poll: Attendees described the desired future mobility network as "connected," "comfortable," "accessible," and "safe." Conceptual Design Final Draft – Four Corridors - W. McNab Road (Project 6B): 2.24 miles, 45 mph, 6-lane arterial with canal, missing southside sidewalk. Proposed improvements: 10–12 ft shared-use path, lane width reduction to 11 ft, midblock crossing with pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB), high-emphasis crosswalks, protected intersection, sidewalk on south side. Discussion: Jurisdiction is shared city/county; funding identified in target implementation plan and surtax. Concerns raised about canal cantilever coordination with water management district and potential cost escalation. A TWG member suggested a jogged crossing at the PHB for safety; another noted slopes in graphics should be consistent. - NE 3rd Avenue (Project 155): 1 mile, 30 mph, 2-lane neighborhood street, residential with school and nature preserve. Proposed: speed limit reduction to 25 mph, 10–12 ft shared-use paths, raised midblock crossings, high-emphasis crosswalks, transit shelters. Discussion: City of Pompano Beach requested raised intersections instead of raised crosswalks. Questions about missing crosswalks on three legs and gaps in midblock crossings—project scope was desktop feasibility; detailed analysis will follow in later phases. Concern expressed about using RRFBs near a school crossing; traffic studies recommended. - Miramar Parkway (Project 174): 4 miles, 30–40 mph, 4-lane arterial with bike lanes and sidewalks. Proposed: widen sidewalk to shared-use path (varies 8–12 ft), restrict left turns at Canal Rd and Newport Dr due to crash history, raised midblock crossing, high-emphasis crosswalks, speed tables at 6700 block (county plan). Discussion: County is evaluating a capacity project and has designed speed tables for the 6700 block crash curve. Questions about city support—city is broadly supportive but residents may need persuasion. Left-turn restrictions would push drivers to U-turns; traffic analysis needed. Existing streetscape east of 64th Ave has curb extensions and pedestrian lighting but needs wider sidewalks. - Dixie Highway (Project 194 A/B): 1.13 miles each direction, 35 mph, 2-lane one-way arterials with on-street parking and buffered bike lanes. Proposed: convert to 10–12 ft shared-use path (removing bike lanes), raised midblock crossings, high-emphasis crosswalks, protected intersection at McNab Rd, improved signage to address wrong-way driving. Discussion: City has completed some improvements north of 2nd St.; a gap remains from 3rd St. to 2nd St. that the city is working to fill. Low-cost pavement markings suggested for speed enforcement. - General: A TWG member requested that concept drawings show before/after Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) scores. Consultant agreed to add that. Low Stress Designation Standards & Criteria (formerly Design Manual) - Consultant Kirsten Campitello (subconsultant) presented updates. Renamed to "Low Stress Multimodal Designation Standards and Criteria." Key changes: refinements to the Multimodal Quality of Service (MQOS) scoring tool (used for prioritization, not final design); clarifications in text/graphics; expanded comparisons with Safe Streets for All (SS4A) countermeasures; added neighborhood context classification; softened approach to bollards and raised crosswalks per Florida regulations; improved cross-references between chapters. A detailed example of MQOS scoring was shown: starting base score tied to speed and AADT, then interventions (e.g., on-street parking, sidewalks, lane reductions) adjust the score, with a goal of final score ≤2 (LTS 1 or 2). Discussion: A TWG member cautioned that the public should not be shown the detailed MQOS scoring—it's a technical tool for prioritization. Another member noted that the prerequisite assumption (streets need sidewalk and separation or it's high stress) should be qualified for low-volume local streets. The updated document is due mid-October. Placemaking Toolkit - Ralph (consultant) presented the Placemaking Toolkit as a companion to the design standards. It provides resources for creating low-stress networks that respond to local character. Includes step-by-step guide and case studies. A map of potential placemaking nodes was shown, including locations near interchanges (e.g., Turnpike, I-595). Discussion: Concerns raised about placemaking at interchanges—could attract pedestrians/cars but may be problematic for safety or maintenance. Consultant clarified these are potential sites for aesthetic improvements (e.g., painting, lighting, landscaping) not necessarily pedestrian destinations. A rendering for McNab Road showed extensive landscaping, seating, art, and distinctive paving. Several members expressed caution about setting unrealistic expectations (cost and maintenance) with aspirational renderings. Consultant stated renderings are meant to show potential and build public support. A member suggested adding disclaimers like "aspirational" and noting that maintenance funding is a question. Recommendations & Target Implementation Plan - The plan includes 296 projects with facility types: 64% sidepaths/shared-use paths, 23% greenways, 9% neighborhood greenways, 4% separated/protected bike lanes, 1% pedestrian bridges/underpasses. Recommendations cover design, policy, education, performance measures, and funding. - Target Implementation Plan: $46.2 million (FY 2019) increased to $76.3 million between FY 2028–2040. Assumptions: Planning 3%, Design/PE 10%, CEI 15%, Contingency 10% (lowered for projects over $10M), Operations & Maintenance from Highway Construction Engineering Division (HCED)—later clarified to be Maintenance Division. Annual inflation 2.5%. Four projects fully funded: NW 27th Ave/Blount Rd (FY 2028–2040), NE 48th St/Wiles Rd (FY 2029–2040), McNab Rd (FY 2031–2040), Pine Island Rd (FY 2035–2040). Two additional planning studies: Miramar Pkwy and SW 15th St post-2040. Discussion: Some TWG members noted that the four conceptual design corridors (two county, two city) are not all in the implementation plan—county projects included, city projects (NE 3rd Ave, Dixie Hwy) are not funded in this plan. Consultant explained that city projects are expected to be funded by the respective cities. A member questioned the overall value for money and requested clearer linkage between investment and level of service improvement. Next Steps - Final comments on master plan due by September 30, 2026. - Public meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (virtual 5:30–6:30 PM, then in-person at Government Center East). - Consultant contract ends October 30, 2026; final document delivery by that date. - County next steps: draft LDC ordinance amendments, formally adopt MMMP, conduct inter-agency technical training, launch pilot LTS 1 retrofit corridors, and revise/update plan every 5–10 years. Key Outcomes - No formal votes were taken. A Slido poll asked "Are you in general support of the MMMP?" (results not announced but comments indicated mixed support pending clarifications). - TWG members provided verbal feedback and will submit written comments by September 30. - The updated Low Stress Designation Standards & Criteria will be delivered to the county by mid-October. - The final public meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2026, to present the plan to the broader community. - Key concerns raised: need for clear language on level of service improvements per dollar spent, realistic expectations for placemaking renderings, inclusion/exclusion of certain corridors (e.g., Federal Highway, Commercial Boulevard) in the low-stress network, and coordination with water management and other agencies on canal projects.

The Honolulu City Council Committee on Zoning and Planning met on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 9:04 AM in the council chamber. The meeting was chaired by Councilmember Kia Aina, with Vice Chair Waters, Councilmembers Topola, Dos Santos Tam, and Cordero present. Councilmember Okimoto was excused. The committee considered nine agenda items, including resolutions and bills related to land use permits, transit-oriented development (TOD) plans, zone changes, and pedestrian mall designations. Extensive public testimony was heard, particularly on Resolution 26-171 (1588 Ala Moana project). All items were advanced to the full council for adoption or passage. Public Comments & Testimony - Resolution 26-183 (Kahuku shoreline project): No public testimony was offered. - Resolution 26-207 (Pohu Kaina Commons amendment): No public testimony was offered. - Bill 37, 38, 39 (East Kapalay TOD): No public testimony was offered on Bill 37. On Bill 38, Dalen Cam (Oahu Transit Riders) urged support. On Bill 39, Councilmember Topola noted community concerns from a prior neighborhood board meeting but explained the bill conforms existing zoning to the TOD plan. - Bill 42 (Haleiwa corporation yard): No public testimony was offered. - Bill 43 (Wayalua rezone): No public testimony was offered. - Bill 48 (pedestrian malls): Dylan Armstrong (individual capacity) supported the bill as a public safety and economic development measure. - Resolution 26-171 (1588 Ala Moana): Over 30 individuals testified. Supporters included representatives from local businesses, unions (Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters, Operating Engineers Local 3), and community members who cited job creation (6,000 construction jobs, 800 permanent jobs), affordable housing (69 affordable rental units at 80% AMI), economic benefits, and alignment with the Ala Moana TOD plan. Opponents, primarily from Unite Here Local 5, argued that the affordable housing is not truly affordable for local workers (80% AMI is $85,000/year, with rents around $2,300/month for a one-bedroom), that the project benefits tourists over locals, and that the developer should provide more community benefits. Some also raised concerns about traffic, parking, and pedestrian safety. Discussion Items - Resolution 26-183: The committee amended the resolution to CD1 (including applicant acknowledgments of sea level rise risks and pervious surface requirements) and reported it out for adoption without objection. - Resolution 26-207: The committee amended the resolution to CD1 (correcting a typo in Howard Hughes’ name, adding a warehouse clause explaining a 60-month extension due to financing uncertainty, and extending the construction deadline to June 7, 2032). The Hawaii Housing Finance Development Corporation (HHFDC) supported the 60-month extension. The resolution was reported out for adoption. - Bill 37, 38, 39 (East Kapalay TOD): After discussion on Bill 38 (including concerns about parking standards, connectivity, and school sites), the committee reported all three bills out for passage on third reading. Councilmember Topola clarified that the zone changes conform to the TOD plan and that benefits such as schools and parks come from unilateral agreements, not this legislation. - Bill 42 (Haleiwa corporation yard): The committee reported the CD1 out for passage on third reading without objection. - Bill 43 (Wayalua rezone): The committee reported the CD1 out for passage on third reading. Vice Chair Waters noted the surrounding area also has non-conforming units and suggested DPP consider rezoning the broader area in the future. - Bill 48 (pedestrian malls): The committee amended the bill to CD1 (expanding Fort Street Mall to include Chaplin Lane, adding bicycle requirements) and reported it out for passage on third reading. The Department of Transportation Services supported the bill. - Resolution 26-171 (1588 Ala Moana): The committee engaged in extensive discussion. DPP presented the project’s community benefits: 69 affordable rental units (34% of total residential units), $5 million for complete streets improvements in the Ala Moana TOD area, $1.5 million for urban forestry, a new bus stop or adoption of an existing stop, a bike share station, and widened sidewalks. The developer (Kobayashi Group) emphasized the project’s alignment with the TOD plan, which allows up to 400-foot height and FAR of 7.0. The project has a FAR of 6.17 and includes 294 hotel units, 136 market-rate condos, 20,000 sq ft of commercial space, and 1,229 parking spaces. DPP staff explained that the monetary benefits were negotiated to mitigate viewshed impacts on Ala Moana Beach Park and to fund streetscape improvements. Committee members expressed support, noting the project’s consistency with the TOD plan, the generous community benefits package, and the need for affordable housing and economic activity. Vice Chair Waters and others encouraged the developer to consider using unionized labor (Unite Here Local 5) for hotel staffing. The committee amended the resolution (deleting a driveway design condition and making technical amendments) and reported out the CD1 for adoption. Key Outcomes - Resolution 26-183 (Kahuku project): Amended to CD1 and reported out for adoption. - Resolution 26-207 (Pohu Kaina Commons): Amended to CD1 (60-month extension) and reported out for adoption. - Bill 37 (state land use boundary amendment – East Kapalay): Reported out for passage on third reading. - Bill 38 (LUO amendments – TOD Special District): Reported out for passage on third reading. - Bill 39 (rezoning – East Kapalay): Reported out for passage on third reading. - Bill 42 (state land use boundary amendment – Haleiwa): Reported out for passage on third reading. - Bill 43 (rezoning – Wayalua): Reported out for passage on third reading. - Bill 48 (pedestrian malls): Amended to CD1 and reported out for passage on third reading. - Resolution 26-171 (1588 Ala Moana): Amended to CD1 (with minor changes) and reported out for adoption. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:45 AM.

Note: The agenda provided lists the meeting date as Monday, August 31, 2026, while the instruction specifies the meeting occurred on September 24, 2026. No transcript or minutes were available for this meeting; the summary below is based solely on the agenda items and notes the discrepancies. Announcements - Rules of Procedure from November 18, 2025 were referenced. - Cell phone use during meetings is restricted. - Correspondence for elected officials must be submitted to the City Clerk with a copy for the official record. - Meeting Schedule (listed as October 2024, inconsistent with the 2026 meeting date): Work sessions on October 1 (2:30 p.m.), October 8 (4:00 p.m.), October 15 (4:00 p.m.), Regular Session on October 22 (7:00 p.m.), and no meeting on October 29, 2024. Citizen's Comments - Thirty minutes were allotted for citizen comments, with pre-registration required 24 hours in advance. No speakers or topics are recorded in available materials. Consent Agenda - Civic Plus Social Media – $11,099.31 (routine approval item). Unfinished Business - Test for Work Session Item (no details provided). - Test item for VoteCast Session (no details provided). New Business - Test lease (no details provided). - Frosty Friday!!! (agenda item, no description). - Summer Friday's are a thing, or they should be!! (agenda item, no description). Key Outcomes - No votes, decisions, or substantive discussions can be reported due to the absence of a transcript or minutes. The agenda contains multiple placeholder/test items, suggesting it may have been a draft or template.

This regular session of the Hagerstown Mayor and City Council was held on September 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM. No transcript or minutes are available for this meeting. The agenda, however, is dated August 31, 2026, creating a discrepancy; the date used in this summary follows the user's instruction to treat the meeting as occurring on September 24, 2026. The agenda consisted primarily of placeholder or test items, suggesting the session may have been a practice or mock meeting. Consent Calendar - Civic Plus Social Media – $11,099.31: This was the sole item on the consent agenda, representing a routine approval for social media services. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded. The agenda allotted 30 minutes for citizen comments, but there is no transcript or minutes to indicate whether any were made. Discussion Items - Unfinished Business: The agenda listed two test items: "Test for Work Session Item" and "Test item for VoteCast Session." No further details are available. - New Business: The agenda listed three test items: "test lease," "Frosty Friday!!!", and "Summer Friday's are a thing, or they should be!!" These entries do not provide substantive policy or project information and appear to be placeholder agenda prompts. Key Outcomes - No votes, decisions, or directives are recorded. The consent agenda item (Civic Plus Social Media) was likely approved as a routine matter, but the lack of minutes or transcript prevents confirmation. The meeting appears to have been conducted without any substantive action.