The Public Meeting Index

The committee reconvened at 9:04 a.m. to continue its review of Bill 108 (2026), which would adopt the updated South Maui Community Plan. Members discussed and voted on multiple action items in Sections 2 (Livable for All) and 3 (Growth Framework), amending language, reclassifying items, and referring others for further interdepartmental consultation. The meeting recessed at 11:59 a.m. with plans to continue on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Discussion Items - Action 2.14 – Homelessness Strategic Plan: The committee amended the language to “develop a strategic plan for South Maui to house individuals who are unsheltered, using relevant studies and plans as a starting point.” The motion passed 7–0 with one excused (Councilmember Sugimura). - Action 2.15 – Puhonua / Low‑Barrier Shelter: After extensive discussion about the cultural appropriateness of the term “Puhonua,” the committee approved language: “build at least one culturally infused low‑barrier shelter or puhonua with proper sanitation and utilities for those with no or very limited income.” The cost estimate was raised from $10,000 to $30,000 per unit. Motion passed 7–0 with one excused. - Action 2.16 – Infrastructure for Affordable Housing: The committee struck the action item and moved it to policy Goal 2.2 (Livable for All) as: “Prioritize infrastructure improvements for housing developments that are 100% affordable or workforce housing reserved for resident households that are supported by the community plan land use designation.” Motion passed 7–0 with one excused. - Action 2.17 – Duplex Definition: The committee deleted this action item, noting that recent council legislation (allowing kitchenettes and two ADUs per lot) already addressed the intent. Motion passed 7–0 with one excused (Councilmembers Rollins‑Fernandez and Sugimura excused). - Action 2.18 – Green Waste Collection and Compost Program: The committee moved this from an action item to a policy under Goal 2.2: “Support land use entitlements to implement a green waste collection and compost use program within the South Maui Community Plan Area.” Motion passed 7–0 with one excused. - Action 2.19 – Feasibility Study for County Parcel Adjacent to Kihei Police Station: The committee deferred this item, requesting the Departments of Housing, Management, and ʻŌiwi Resources to consider including protections for the wiliwili forest, a 100‑foot gulch buffer, and cultural resources before finalizing language. - Action 2.20 – Shoreline Management Plan (including relocation of North Kihei Road): The committee amended the lead agency to include the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Department of Public Works, and changed “may” to “must” regarding addressing coastal resilience, recreation, resource conservation, and the inevitable relocation of North Kihei Road. Motion passed 7–0 with one excused. - Action 2.21 – Exceptional Tree Designations: The committee accepted the item as drafted, noting that the County Arborist is now under Public Works while the Arborist Committee remains under Parks and Recreation. A post‑plan action item will be noted to address interdepartmental coordination. Key Outcomes - Amendments approved: Actions 2.14, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, 2.18, 2.20, and 2.21 were amended and passed with votes ranging from 7–0 to 7–0 with one or two excusals. - Deferral: Action 2.19 was deferred for further consultation with the Departments of Housing, Management, and ʻŌiwi Resources. - Revisits scheduled: The committee will continue reviewing remaining action items (including Kilohana Park) and deferred items on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. via the same Teams link. - Written testimony: The committee continues to accept written testimony on Bill 108 (2026).

The Public Projects Committee of the Tuscaloosa City Council met on September 22, 2026, at 7:46 PM to consider a series of routine items including change orders, contract awards, agreements with ALDOT and other entities, and various public works and facility improvements. All 35 agenda items were approved unanimously without public comment. Consent Calendar - Item 1: Approved an additive change order ($9,945) for a neighborhood drainage project in Districts 6 and 7, bringing the contract to $205,541. - Item 2: Approved a deductive change order ($1,974) for timber lane drainage pipe replacement (District 7). - Item 3: Approved a right-of-way use permit for New Core Steel to bore fiber optic cable under Holt Road NE. - Item 4: Awarded a minor public works contract to Alabama Pro Stripe for phase 2 of downtown crosswalk striping (continental crosswalks) covering 14 intersections bounded by 8th Street, Bryant Drive, Queen City Avenue, and Greensboro Avenue. A phase 3 is planned. - Item 5: Approved a $23,000 design contract with Druid City Engineering for downtown lighting phase 1. - Item 6: Approved a balancing change order deducting $675,000 from the 2025 resurfacing contract, reducing the final amount to $5,229,367.55; deduct will be used for the upcoming paving contract. - Items 7–10: Approved four agreements with ALDOT: lighting for the Highway 69 project (Item 7), lighting for the Woolsey Pinnell project (Item 8), traffic signals for the Highway 69 project (Item 9), and removal of a traffic signal for the Woolsey Pinnell bridge project (Item 10). The city will assume maintenance of installed infrastructure. - Item 11: Awarded a $12,274,089 bid to Rail Construction for utility relocation on the Woolsey Pinnell project (100% reimbursable); work to start no later than February 2027 with a six-month schedule. - Item 12: Approved a $13,575 joint funding agreement with USGS for a stream gauge at Chris Mill Creek at the WORF campus. - Item 13: Approved a $22,600 joint funding agreement with USGS for lake level gauges at Lake Tuscaloosa (North River and lower end). - Item 14: Awarded a $1,745,581 contract to Dominion Construction Company for the Mercedes force main phase 3 project (funded through SRF/ADEM); expected to start late 2026. - Item 15: Approved a $138,096 contract for sanitary sewer long-term flow monitoring (19 flow meters, 5 rain gauges). - Item 16: Awarded a minor public works contract to install concrete pads (four at Sokol Park, four at Academy Drive) for benches. - Item 17: Approved a temporary fencing contract with American Fence Company for the Kentuck event (third week of October). - Item 18: Approved a contract to install an 8-foot diameter fan in the fleet shop. - Item 19: Approved change order adding 150 days to a generator contract due to 34-week lead time. - Items 20–22: Approved a metal building ($14,496.41) for storage at the amphitheater, fence tie-in ($3,639), and a concrete pad ($29,800) for the building. - Item 23: Approved a $56,068 contract for signage, exterior painting, and parking lot restriping at Fire Administration. - Item 24: Approved an amendment ($16,419) to a professional services contract with TTL for additional design work at Freeman Park and Pool, bringing the not-to-exceed total to $262,919. - Item 25: Approved an $11,000 contract to replace shade structure fabric at Burrell Odom Park (insurance claim pending). - Item 26: Approved a $6,350 contract to install an eyewash station and utility sink at the Fletcher plant. - Item 27: Approved an $11,985 contract for hardware rekeying at the Jerry Plott Water Treatment Plant. - Item 28: Approved a $4,500 contract for soft washing of the Queen City pool house. - Item 29: Authorized submission of the FY27 FAA Airport Improvement Program pre-application for projects including terminal improvements (already awarded $8.5M in FY26). - Item 30: Authorized condemnation proceedings for a property (deceased owner) needed for the 36th Avenue East drainage project. - Item 31: Approved a professional services contract with Lamar Advertising for digital billboard access. - Item 32: Adopted the city's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for CDBG and HOME funds, subject to a 15-day citizen comment period. - Items 33–34: Approved an amended agreement with DECA for $27,580 in 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds for homeless prevention, and a corresponding amendment to TES's contract. - Item 35: Authorized the mayor to sign a certification for the Community Service Program of West Alabama's Healthy Homes grant application. Key Outcomes All 35 agenda items were approved unanimously via voice votes. No public comments were received. Several projects are tied to upcoming ALDOT and federal grant timelines; the city will proceed with implementation as outlined.

The Human Relations Committee convened on September 22, 2026, at 1:15 PM (with roll call completed shortly after). Chair Trevor Burrus called the meeting to order. A quorum was established after Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Vasquez were added. The meeting included one public speaker, approval of previous minutes, and a quarterly report from the Department of Human Rights and Ethics. Public Comments & Testimony - George Blakemore (3 minutes): Criticized the committee’s decorum and accused commissioners, particularly Democratic members, of mistreating Black constituents. He argued that immigration policies allow undocumented individuals to compete with Black residents for jobs, service contracts, and housing. He also claimed that the county’s one‑party system enables these policies. Chair Burrus reminded the speaker to address the body appropriately. Mr. Blakemore’s time expired before he finished. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (Item 26‑2353): Minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting were moved for approval by Commissioner Vasquez, seconded by Commissioner McCaskill. Approved unanimously. Discussion Items - Second Quarter Report from the Department of Human Rights and Ethics (Item 26‑1901): Jennifer, a representative from the department, presented the 2026 second‑quarter report. Key statistics: 226 inquiries (down from 260 in the first quarter), 240 pending cases, 75 new cases filed (down from 112 in Q1), 20 duplicate filings, and 83 investigations closed (53 of those within 180 days). The report noted that employment, housing, and paid leave remain the most common complaint types. Commissioner Ranaya asked about the “attempted contact no response” and “unknown” categories; Jennifer explained that those capture inquiries where the department could not obtain sufficient information or the request was outside its scope. Commissioner Stamps noted that the code now covers gender identity, bodily autonomy, and caste. The committee voted to receive and file the report. Key Outcomes - Minutes Approved: Item 26‑2353 passed without objection. - Quarterly Report Received and Filed: Motion by Vice Chair Trevor, seconded by Commissioner McCaskill; passed by voice vote. - Adjournment: Moved by Commissioner Ranaya, seconded by Vice Chair Trevor. The meeting adjourned at approximately 1:40 PM. Note: The committee also briefly reviewed the schedule for the following day, September 23, which includes meetings on rules & finance, litigation, transportation, criminal justice, legislation, workers’ compensation, and audit.

The Board of City Service Commissioners met virtually on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. (Central) via Microsoft Teams and City Channel 25. President Frank Bach presided. All five commissioners initially answered roll call: Vice President Marilyn Miller and Commissioners Janet Cleary, Steve Smith, Heidi Wick Spoerl, and President Bach. The board approved the September 15, 2026 minutes, two Milwaukee Health Department personnel requests, a Department of Public Works permanent exemption, and two City Attorney findings of fact. It also scheduled its October 6 meeting for 2:30 p.m. General Hearing - September 15, 2026 meeting minutes (File 260729): Approved. Commissioner Smith indicated he had not been present for that prior meeting. - Kathleen Lopez temporary appointment extension (File 260761): Approved the Milwaukee Health Department's first request to extend Lopez's temporary appointment as Empowering Families of Milwaukee Program Manager for four months, from September 16, 2026 through January 15, 2027. Health Commissioner Michael Todoretis explained the position is being reevaluated due to 2027 changes to the home visiting program and that the extension would provide program continuity. Voting yes: Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Wick Spoerl. - Dr. David Payne probationary period extension (File 260730): Approved a four-month extension from October 8, 2026 through January 8, 2027. The board had received a letter from Health Commissioner Todoretis outlining performance concerns and an action plan, plus the position's job description. Commissioner Cleary praised the letter as thorough and helpful. Voting yes: Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Wick Spoerl. Public Hearing - Temporary Winter Relief Driver Worker permanent exemption (File 260760): Approved the Department of Public Works request to permanently exempt ten (10) part-time auxiliary positions of Temporary Winter Relief Driver Worker, Pay Range 9JN. Public Works Director of Operations Tom Langoran said these employees are used for snow and ice control and other operational emergencies, and he cited a prior-season flooding situation where they could have been used. Human Resources Manager Kristen Hennessey Urban supplied a supporting memo and job description. Voting yes: Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Wick Spoerl. - Scott Reiske discharge appeal findings (File 260731): Approved the Office of the City Attorney's proposed findings of fact and decision. Commissioner Smith said he was not present and would not vote, though the transcript is internally inconsistent because he answered present during initial roll call. Voting yes: Miller, Cleary, and Wick Spoerl. The agenda lists the case as 'Scott Reiske'; the transcript calls him 'Scott Rice.' - Skylar Wilkerson suspension appeal findings (File 260778): Approved the Office of the City Attorney's proposed findings of fact and decision. Miller and Cleary voted yes; Smith was excused; Wick Spoerl was not present for the vote; Chair Bach voted yes. The findings were approved as submitted. Discussion Items - October 6 meeting time change: President Bach said he could chair the October 6, 2026 meeting if the start time were moved from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Commissioners agreed, and staff were directed to post that meeting for a 2:30 p.m. start. - Commissioner Cleary's announcement: Commissioner Cleary said she would not attend the October 20, 2026 meeting because she has a conference to attend. Key Outcomes - Approved the prior meeting minutes, Lopez temporary appointment extension, Payne probationary extension, permanent exemption of ten winter relief driver worker positions, and the Reiske and Wilkerson appeal findings. - Directed staff to change the October 6, 2026 meeting start time to 2:30 p.m. - Adjourned; the motion to adjourn carried with votes from Miller, Smith, Cleary, and Wick Spoerl.

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee met on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Richmond, VA. The committee considered a presentation on senior housing and aging in place, and acted on nine legislative items, including approvals and continuances. The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:00 PM. Presentation: Senior Housing and Aging in Place Amanda Wrinkle (Senior Manager, HCD) and Sara Link (Manager, Office of Aging and Disability Services) presented on the city's senior housing landscape and aging in place efforts. Key statistics: - Over 22,000 households (21.7% of all Richmond households) are age 65+. - 32.4% of older homeowners are cost-burdened (spend 30% of income on housing); 65.8% of older renters are cost-burdened. - 44% of people experiencing homelessness in Richmond are 55 and older (Richmond Memorial Health Foundation study). 33.33% of surge shelter clients and 42% of inclement weather shelter clients were 55+. - 71% of older adults have chronic conditions (2023 needs assessment). - Programs highlighted: Healthy Homes (21 households assisted in FY26, 88 bathroom conversions, waitlist of 52 applicants, 70% over age 62); HCD sub-awards: ESG (147 households, 20% over 55), HOPWA (174 individuals, 46 over 51), CDBG/HOME (38 households, 70% over 62). Councilmembers asked about prioritizing home renovations vs. new housing, income levels, waitlist prioritization, outreach, and RDOT’s role. Presenters noted the upcoming Strategic Plan to End Homelessness (renamed Greater Richmond Plan to Address Homelessness and Housing Instability, October 2026), the Equitable Affordable Housing Plan update (December 16, 2026), and a new VCU training on older homelessness. Items for Consideration Ordinance 2026-190: Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Committee (Continued) - Motion to continue to October 20, 2026, passed unanimously (3-0). Ordinance 2026-197: Parking Prohibitions Near Intersections (Amended and Continued) - Patron Vice President Jordan explained the change from 30 feet from stop signs to 20 feet from curb line, aligning with state standard and Alexandria model, preserving DPW discretion for longer distances where needed. - Public comments: Three speakers (Daniela White, Fan District Association; Max Villiers, Alexandria parking planner; Jeremy Hoffman, Greater Scotts Addition Association) expressed support, emphasizing clarity, safety, and signage. - Discussion: Council asked about signage and enforcement. Motion to amend (add signage plan within 60 days and a report back after 6 months) and continue to October 20, 2026, approved unanimously (3-0). Ordinance 2026-278: Eliminating Duplicative Affidavit Requirements for ADU Renters (Approved) - Patron Robertson described the administrative streamlining for affordable dwelling unit renters. Public comment (Preston Lloyd, Williams Mullen) supported. Motion to approve passed unanimously (3-0). Chair Jones added as patron. Ordinance 2026-279: Designating 00 Block of S. Auburn Avenue in Honor of Vicky Hester (Approved) - Patron Lynch highlighted Hester’s legacy as owner of Babes of Carytown and community contributions. Public comment (Charles Warren, community member) supported. Motion to approve passed unanimously (3-0). Multiple councilmembers added as patrons. Resolution 2026-R035: Fiscal Impact of Rental Inspection District at Belt Atlantic Apartments (Approved) - Patron Lynch requested a fiscal impact statement within 90 days for a potential rental inspection district at 4022 Midlothian Turnpike. Director Kevin Bont (PDR) outlined process: proactive compliance, voluntary inspections, tenant protections. Discussion on tenant demographics: 216 units, 17% vacancy, project-based HUD units, rent range $73–$1,800, 32 evictions under new ownership in first 7 months. Motion to approve passed unanimously (3-0). Resolution 2026-R036: Implementing 2026 Affordable Housing Legislation (Approved) - Patron Robertson summarized HB 4, 15, 594, 806, 1279, requiring administration to evaluate and return within 90 days. Director Merrick Malone (HCD) confirmed 90-day assessment feasible, with integration into the affordable housing plan update. Motion to approve passed unanimously (3-0). Chair Jones added as patron. Ordinance 2026-208: Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (Approved) - Director Bont explained the plan establishes equitable approaches to identify, recognize, and conserve cultural/historic assets. Key elements: citywide survey, enabling legislation, tax policy evaluation. Public comment (Sion Crump, Historic Richmond) supported, noting 187 pages of support letters. Discussion on citywide coverage, impact on property owners, and phased implementation. Motion to approve passed unanimously (3-0). Ordinance 2026-209: Richmond Connects Multimodal Plan (Approved) - City Transportation Planner Daniel Wagner noted state code requires adoption into the comprehensive plan. Over 2,000 Richmonders contributed, resulting in more than 150 multimodal projects. Motion to approve passed unanimously (3-0). Ordinance 2026-210: Richmond INSPIRE Parks Master Plan (Approved) - Director Chris Froke presented the first parks and recreation master plan, developed through extensive community engagement. The plan prioritizes capital investments. Director Froke estimated 20% of first 10-year goals already achieved via existing ORPRA investments. Motion to approve passed unanimously (3-0). Key Outcomes - Continued to October 20, 2026: Ordinance 2026-190 (Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Committee) and Ordinance 2026-197 (Parking prohibitions, with amendments added). - Approved and forwarded to City Council: Ordinances 2026-278, 2026-279, 2026-208, 2026-209, 2026-210; Resolutions 2026-R035 and 2026-R036. - All motions passed unanimously (3-0) with members Breton, Robertson, and Jones voting. - Next meeting: October 20, 2026 (corrected from staff report error).

The City Planning Commission met on September 22, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. in Council Chambers. The meeting covered zoning text amendments, a street name change, a transfer of development rights study, subdivision requests, and ratification of administrative subdivisions. Commissioners voted on all agenda items. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: The minutes of the August 25 and September 8, 2026 meetings were approved by a unanimous voice vote (Commissioner Jackson, Poche, Abear, Flick, Whitry, Jordan, Steeg all voting yes). - Subdivision Ratifications: Five subdivisions meeting criteria for administrative approval were ratified unanimously (Commissioners Poche, Abear, Flick, Whitry, Jordan, Steeg voting yes; Jackson absent). Public Comments & Testimony - Zoning Docket 098/26 (Cannabis, Tobacco, Nicotine Text Amendment): - Daisy Ellis (representing NOHHS, Health and Human Services) expressed strong support for the zoning changes, particularly buffers near child-friendly locations to reduce youth initiation. - Susan Johnson (Town of Carrollton Watch) spoke in opposition, arguing that distance requirements and hours of operation were insufficiently strict, and that marijuana retailers should not be a permitted use in mixed-use zoning. She also criticized the influence of the medical cannabis lobby. - Ryan Baim (neighbor of a dispensary on Carrollton) opposed the amendment due to ongoing nuisances from the existing dispensary (traffic, noise, trash, public cannabis consumption), and urged the Commission to address enforcement and hours limitations. - Street Name Change 002/26: No public testimony in opposition was provided. Councilman Green and Iam Tucker (daughter of Robert H. Tucker) spoke in favor, highlighting Tucker's civil rights and economic equity contributions. - Transfer of Development Rights Study: No public testimony. - Subdivision Dockets 098/26 and 099/26: No public testimony. Discussion Items - Zoning Docket 098/26 – Text Amendment to Implement Cannabis, Tobacco, and Nicotine Study: Staff presented three new land use categories (marijuana retailer, smoke shop, retail sale of tobacco/nicotine/hemp as ancillary use) and distance requirements: 500 feet from residential zones and child-friendly uses, and 1,000 feet between smoke shops. Hours of operation proposed: 7 AM–10 PM weekdays, 8 AM–10 PM weekends for marijuana retailers and smoke shops. Staff recommended modified approval. Commissioners discussed enforcement issues, the impact on existing dispensaries (which would become legal non-conforming), and future state regulatory changes. A motion to approve with staff recommendations carried 7-0. - Street Name Change 002/26 – Rename Piety Street to Robert H. Tucker Street: The proposal would rename a 3,686-foot segment of Piety Street (affecting 117 lots and 149 addresses) to Robert H. Tucker Street. Staff recommended approval with a waiver of the five-year posthumous requirement, noting Tucker's significant impact as a civil rights leader. Councilman Green and the Tucker family spoke in favor. The Commission unanimously approved with one waiver. - Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Study: Staff presented a study (initiated by Council Motion M-19-195 in 2019) recommending a two-phase TDR program for the CBD to preserve historic structures. Sending sites: all significant/contributing historic structures in local historic districts and landmarks. Receiving sites: all non-historic areas in the CBD. Key recommendations include a 20% maximum increase in height/FAR for receiving sites, deed restrictions for sending sites, and a requirement for historic structure assessments and preservation plans. The market analysis indicated a weak development market in the CBD. The study was adopted unanimously for transmittal to the City Council. - Subdivision Docket 098/26 – Mount Tabor Baptist Church Re-subdivision: Resubdivision of Lot 5-A into two lots to separate a church and a two-family dwelling. Staff recommended tentative approval with one proviso. Approved unanimously. - Subdivision Docket 099/26 – Magnolia Market Place II, LLC Re-subdivision: Resubdivision of Lot M into two lots at 2900 South Claiborne Avenue to separate a main commercial building and a fast-food building. Staff recommended approval with one proviso. Approved unanimously (Commissioner Jackson absent). Key Outcomes - Zoning Docket 098/26: Approved with modified staff recommendations (7-0). The text amendment will create new land use categories and impose distance requirements for cannabis, tobacco, and nicotine retailers. - Street Name Change 002/26: Approved with a waiver of the five-year posthumous rule (7-0). Piety Street (from Carver Rams Way to Florida Avenue) will be renamed Robert H. Tucker Street. - Transfer of Development Rights Study: Adopted (7-0). The study will be transmitted to the City Council for potential text amendment action. - Subdivision Docket 098/26: Tentative approval with one proviso (7-0). - Subdivision Docket 099/26: Approval with one proviso (6-0, Commissioner Jackson absent). - Subdivision Ratifications: Ratified (7-0). - Meeting Adjourned: Motion to adjourn carried.

- Opening: Councilmember Amy Melton recognized Suicide Prevention Month, noting that one person dies by suicide every 16.2 minutes, that two-thirds of people who die by suicide suffer from depression, and sharing the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 and NAMI.org. - Item 6 – 2027 property tax request: Approved 7–0. - Item 7 – Class I liquor license, Medis, 10317 Pacific St: Public hearing held; applicant representatives Christopher Chafey and Leslie Dixon appeared by Zoom. No opponents. Approved 7–0. - Item 8 – Liquor license, Dozendig, 18010 R Plaza: Applicant Amanda Priority, owner, appeared. No opponents. Approved 7–0. - Items 9–12 – Chance Ridge replat, preliminary/final plat, and subdivision agreement: Considered together. Applicant Kyle Vole (EMAY Consulting) and developer Billy Douglas explained the minor replat and the future indoor soccer facility and commercial uses. No opponents. Approved 7–0. - Consent agenda items 13–18: Public hearings had been held September 15, 2026. Approved 7–0. - Consent agenda items 19–24 and 26: Public hearings held that day; no testimony. Approved 7–0. - Item 25 – Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program local match agreement with MAPA: Removed from consent agenda for discussion. Public hearing held. Opponent Larry Storr questioned the program. Councilmember Goodwin and MAPA Executive Director Mike Helgerson discussed the $1.5 million USDOT grant, the roughly $189,000 city match, community engagement, planning, and preliminary engineering phases. Councilmember Goodwin also highlighted historical highway-related displacement in North Omaha, including 1,100 families displaced by eminent domain in the 1970s and 1980s. Councilmember Melton asked about budgeting and supported the item. Approved 7–0. - Item 27 – Vacation of a portion of South 26th Street ROW: Public hearing held; no testimony. - Item 28 – Major amendment to the Gender Creek Mixed Use District development agreement: Public hearing held. Proponent Brendan Findle (Lamper Nearson) appeared for the applicant. No opponents. - Item 29 – Vinton Silos TIF redevelopment agreement: Public hearing held. Proponents included Bridget Hadley (City Planning), Larry Store, and Patrick Mason (DICON Corporation). Store said the area has been severely blighted and he strongly supported the project. No opponents. - Item 30 – Interlocal agreement with the City of Friend for keynote services: Public hearing held. Proponent Melody Simzac (Big Regino) spoke in support. No opponents. - Item 31 – Lease agreement with the University of Nebraska for parking near UNO/Nebraska Village/Baxter Arena: Public hearing held; no testimony. - Item 32 – Interlocal agreement with Metropolitan Community College for shared library automation services, May 2026–April 2031: Public hearing held; no testimony. - Non-action items 33–53: Placed on a future agenda for public hearing and vote; no action taken at this meeting. - After the non-action items statement, a roll call was taken and passed 7–0. The meeting adjourned at 2:26 p.m.

The Mobile City Council committee (members Councilwoman Ingram and Councilman Penn; Councilman Reynolds absent), presided over by Vice President Gregory and including Councilman Small, held a fact-finding meeting on September 22, 2026, to review recent police incidents, juvenile curfew enforcement, council notification procedures, staffing and training policies, the Safe Passage program, and current crime statistics. Police Chief Jackson, Director Graves, the city attorney, and fire department leadership participated. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational. Incident Updates and Council Notification Protocols - Chief Jackson reported that the August 23rd incident video has been closed: misconduct was found and administrative discipline was given to the officer. A second, more recent incident (the one the department first learned about via Facebook) is not yet closed, but no policy failures have been identified so far. - The department sends daily significant-event recaps to the council each morning around 9:00–9:30 a.m. and weekend recaps on Mondays; not all incidents are known to the department before they appear on social media. - Council members requested a proactive notification process so district council members are informed of significant, publicly circulated incidents and closure statuses in a timely way, allowing them to respond to constituents. Chief Jackson and Director Graves said redacted information will be routed through Keisha Brown to the council for incidents that can be shared. - Councilman Penn pressed on whether closeout letters to complainants are public record and whether sharing them with the council would be illegal. The city attorney responded that it depends on the specific matter and the substance of the correspondence; for the particular August 23rd case, he did not believe sharing would be illegal but he had not reviewed the closeout letter. He cautioned against a blanket protocol of copying the council or public on all correspondence, citing Alabama statutory privileges and the privacy interests of complainants. - Director Graves emphasized that some information cannot be shared because people are attached to it, and that necessary delays occur to ensure accuracy before public statements. Juvenile Curfew Enforcement - The downtown entertainment district curfew applies to persons under age 18. Officers who encounter an apparent underage person may: warn and release; hold and contact a parent, issuing a warning; or issue a citation to the parent (approximately $100 for a first citation, increasing for subsequent citations within a year). - Chief Jackson identified the 18–20 age group as the biggest downtown challenge: they are too old for the curfew but too young to enter bars/clubs, so they often remain in the street. Raising the curfew age to 21 would raise constitutional concerns about restricting adults from public spaces. - The city previously had a dedicated curfew center; it no longer exists, so processing is handled on scene or at precincts. Juveniles cannot be taken to Strickland Youth Center for a curfew ordinance violation, and the ordinance holds parents/guardians accountable rather than the child. - Councilwoman Ingram cited a recent incident in which a juvenile was killed downtown and noted other underage youth were present, questioning how actively the curfew is enforced. Chief Jackson acknowledged the ordinance is a tool but lacks "the teeth" the department would like, and that mass influxes of 50–100 juveniles are not feasible to detain and process. Staffing, De-escalation, Crowd Control, and Use of Force - Staffing and deployment are based primarily on historical data and known events; the department monitors social media for pop-up events and, when needed, pulls officers from other precincts. Director Graves noted pop-up gatherings are difficult to anticipate. - The department reported leading the state in crisis intervention training (CIT), with officers placed two per squad in every precinct and efforts underway to become a regional training hub. - Officers are trained in the force continuum at the academy, in-service, and roll call; crowd control includes Quick Response Force (QRF) training. Determination of excessive force is made case-by-case through investigations that are automatically initiated by a supervisor whenever force is used, before any citizen complaint is filed. - Fire department leaders described coordination with police on medics' scene access: police render scenes as safe as possible, and fire crews are equipped with ballistic vests and can operate in "warm zones" to treat and extract victims. - Use-of-force and crowd management incidents are documented starting in the field and reviewed through the chain of command up to the chief. Safe Passage Program Update - Director Graves described Safe Passage as one of the "gems" of his office, now in a pilot phase at LaFleur and Williamson schools, modeled on strategies used in cities such as Chicago. The program creates safe routes for youth to and from school or recreation centers and includes Mobile Fire-Rescue personnel engaging with students in parks and on school sidewalks. - Director Graves asked the public to participate—about 30 minutes once a week or once a month—signing up via a QR code; he identified public participation as the single most needed ingredient for the program's success. - Councilman Penn announced a September 29th community meeting and urged pastors, business leaders, and residents to join. He cited the recent loss of a classmate to gun violence and shootings at Rickaby Park as reasons for urgency. - Chief Jackson signed the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) "Building Trust" campaign pledge in 2024; Director Graves noted Mobile is the only agency in the region to have made that commitment. Citywide Crime Statistics - Chief Jackson shared statistics pulled the same day (and earlier September 11th figures), reporting: homicides down 19%; robberies down almost 14% (13–14%); assaults with gunshot wounds down 13%; and shooting into vehicles and residences down just over 1%. - Violent crime is down in every precinct citywide; the 4th precinct has experienced some property crime increases, but those cases have been solved, according to the chief. Council members asked to receive copies of the report for their newsletters. Rickaby Park and Other Neighborhood Concerns - Councilwoman Ingram requested a specific strategic plan for Rickaby Park after multiple incidents (she referenced dates including June 11th, July 12th, and October 13th) and asked the public be informed of actions taken. She noted a $2,500 reward, use of park camera footage, and extra patrols. Chief Jackson confirmed the cameras were functional and captured footage, that doorbell video is also being reviewed, and that a community meeting is being organized with Ms. Brown's assistance. - Director Graves said the Rickaby Park strategy is evolving: lighting improvements are being reviewed in and around the park; officers (including Chief Jones and Captain Lewis) conducted door-to-door neighborhood walks the prior week; and federal partners may be invited to the community meeting. - Councilwoman Ingram also raised loitering and drinking on vacant lots along St. Stephens Road. Director Graves described a developing initiative to let property owners consent in advance to police removing trespassers, viewable through officers' MDTs, and said the city is working with environmental enforcement on the technology. - Regarding late-night four-wheelers/ATVs, Chief Jackson confirmed they are legal to operate on roadways but can be stopped, cited, and towed when not equipped for the road. On e-bikes, he said little can currently be done and that a prior legislative push failed; he and Director Graves plan to meet with Mr. McNair to seek new legislation. Key Outcomes - The council will receive redacted briefing information on significant incidents through Keisha Brown; staff and legal will follow up on whether a more proactive closure-notification protocol is feasible. - Council members will include the Safe Passage QR code and sign-up information in their newsletters and promote the September 29th community meeting. - Chief Jackson will provide copies of the current crime report to council members for their newsletters. - A community meeting for Rickaby Park residents is being organized, with lighting, camera footage use, reward, and door-to-door engagement as interim actions. - Discussions will continue on e-bike legislation with Mr. McNair and on the vacant-lot trespass-consent program. - A separate meeting on downtown concerns was noted by Councilman Small, who said he had met earlier in the day with Chief Barber and a business owner to address those issues. Note: No agenda or minutes were available for this meeting; this summary is drawn solely from the raw transcript. The city attorney is introduced at the start as Jonathan Maples but is later referred to as Robert Sharif in the transcript.

The Cook County Asset Management Committee met on September 22, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Chairwoman Miller presided. All commissioners were present except Commissioner McCaskill, but a quorum was confirmed. The committee approved the minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting, and two lease agreements for the State's Attorney's Office and the Office of the Independent Inspector General. One member of the public addressed the committee. Consent Calendar - Item 26-2340: Minutes from the meeting of July 16, 2026. Moved by Vice Chair Aguilar, seconded by Commissioner Britton. Approved by voice vote. Public Comments & Testimony - George Blake Moore: Addressed the committee, criticizing the lack of respect shown to the public and the one-party (Democratic) control of Cook County government. He stated the system is broken and that the committee does not serve the people. No specific agenda items were addressed in his remarks. Discussion Items - Item 26-1945: Lease agreement with 525 WVB Realty Associates L.C. for the State's Attorney's Office to establish a digital forensics lab at 525 West Van Buren Street. The space is approximately 10,800 square feet and will include areas for intake, secure evidence storage, workstation analysis, and training classrooms. The fiscal impact is approximately $8.1 million for the lease term. Presented by Jamie Myers, Bureau Chief of Asset Management. - Item 26-1946: Lease agreement with Centrus LPC (LaSalle owner LLC) at 120 North LaSalle Street for the Office of the Independent Inspector General (OIIG). The OIIG will consolidate from two non-contiguous floors at 69 West Washington into a single 13,700 square foot space to improve operational efficiency. The fiscal impact is approximately $12 million for the lease term. (Note: The item number was initially stated as 26-1964 but corrected to 26-1946 during the meeting.) No questions or discussion followed the presentation. Key Outcomes - Approval of Minutes: Item 26-2340 approved. - Approval of Lease 26-1945: Approved by voice vote. - Approval of Lease 26-1946: Approved by voice vote. - Adjournment: Moved by Vice Chair Aguilar, seconded by Commissioner Moore. Meeting adjourned.