The Public Meeting Index

The Birmingham City Council held its regular meeting on September 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the City Council Chambers. The meeting included a presentation from Bundles of Hope, approval of a consent agenda with numerous routine items, public hearings on a major zoning ordinance and two property demolitions, and public comments on community concerns. Consent Calendar - Routine approvals including: rescission of a limousine CPNC (Item 2); grant of operating authority for a low-speed vehicle service (Item 3); budget amendments appropriating $4,187,640.00 for capital improvements (Item 4) and $25,000.00 to Public Works (Item 5); agreements with AHSAA for cheerleading competition (Item 8), Birmingham Land Bank Authority for ARPA funding (Item 9), Ernst & Young LLP for consulting (Item 10), Neighborhood Housing Services for Healthy Housing (Item 11), VertiGIS for GIS software (Item 12), and various right-of-way encroachment (Item 13) and neighborhood signage (Item 14). Also approved: settlement of a claim (Item 15), demolition of 19 unsafe structures (Items 16-19, 22-35), emergency sinkhole repair (Item 36), museum boiler replacement (Item 37), fire station carpet replacement (Item 38), museum renovations (Item 39), citywide resurfacing ($10,101,922.47) (Item 40), emergency vehicle upfitting (Item 41), and multiple bids for supplies, equipment, and library materials (Items 42-58). Also approved three refunds totaling $47,152.61 (Item 59), expense accounts for officials and employees (Items 60-63), and a weed abatement notice for 289 properties with a public hearing set for October 27, 2026 (Item 64). Public Comments & Testimony - David Rivers (1409 42nd Street, Ensley) asked about the impact of zoning changes on surrounding areas, safeguards for enforcement, and who would ensure compliance. He also requested that zoning terms be explained more clearly to elderly residents. Councilor O’Quinn directed him to staff for detailed answers. - Harry Chambers (800 25th Street, Ensley, Osborne Enterprises) thanked the council for rezoning efforts and expressed hope to correct the zoning on his existing business property. - John Meehan (3001 Avenue D, Ensley) announced a Green Mass on October 5, 2026, at Holy Family Church, focused on environmental protection. - Mary Crenshaw (property at 312 Avenue V, Pratt City; resides in Maryland) complained about dilapidated properties and gun violence. Councilors Pro Tem Tate and O’Quinn explained the legal process for condemning structures and noted a new state law allowing foreclosure on municipal liens. They urged her to contact state legislators. - Joseph Holt (4730 Single Man, North Birmingham) praised the council for investing in poor communities and holding events that bring hope. - Willie Jenkins (Collegeville) announced upcoming church events: Men of Prayer at Belford Baptist Church on October 4, 2026, and a red-blue ball at Carver High School on September 26, 2026. - Ricky Green (5600 First Avenue North, East Birmingham Church Ministries) detailed a dispute with Birmingham Waterworks Board over a $6,000 water bill and meter removal, despite a court order to restore service. Councilors noted the board is not under city control and recommended talking to state legislators and the board’s appointee. Discussion Items - Presentation: Bundles of Hope (National Diaper Awareness Month) – Lindsay Gray described the nonprofit’s work distributing diapers, wipes, and period products. They serve approximately 2,000 babies monthly, distributing 100,000 diapers, and have 44 partner organizations. They recently purchased a 22,000-square-foot facility. Councilor O’Quinn highlighted that Bundles of Hope was a former BOLD recipient. - Item 1 (Pratt-Ensley Framework Plan Rezoning – ZAC2025-00027) – A public hearing was held. Zoning Administrator Kim Sprill explained that the rezoning affects neighborhoods in Pratt and Ensley communities. Goals include aligning zoning with the 2013 Comprehensive Plan, consolidating zoning ordinances, downzoning vacant heavy industrial areas, introducing mixed-use districts, and implementing urban neighborhood districts for flexible housing. No new Q conditions were added. The Ensley Works site was rezoned from MXD to I-1 light manufacturing to support advanced manufacturing and green energy. Community meetings began in September 2024, and the Planning Commission and Planning & Zoning Committee recommended approval. Council voted to approve the ordinance. - Item 6 (Intergovernmental Agreement with Mountain Brook for public art sculpture) – Approved by unanimous consent. The City will allow Mountain Brook to install and maintain a sculpture at a roundabout on Cahaba Road within Birmingham’s limits. - Item 7 (Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson County for Roosevelt City Pedestrian Bridge) – Approved by unanimous consent. The City will repair and maintain a bridge over Valley Creek that connects a Birmingham neighborhood to Roosevelt City Park. - Items 20 & 21 (Demolition of structures at 3012 Dowell Ave SW) – These were withdrawn from the consent agenda earlier. After public comments, the council brought them back for a vote. Property owner Nathan Thompson (6779 Old Springville Road) requested a 90-day delay, stating he had just acquired the property and faced challenges accessing public records. Councilors criticized the lack of maintenance and noted the property is near a school. City Attorney King clarified that Thompson’s records request was denied due to an incomplete form. The council voted to approve demolition of both structures. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved unanimously. - Items 6 and 7 (intergovernmental agreements) approved. - Item 1 (Pratt-Ensley rezoning) approved after public hearing. - Items 20 and 21 (demolition resolutions) approved over owner’s objection. - Councilors provided numerous community announcements, including neighborhood meetings and upcoming events. - Public speakers were referred to appropriate staff or legislative channels for follow-up on property complaints and water board issues.

The Boston City Council Committee on Pilot Agreements, Institutional and Intergovernmental Relations, chaired by Councilor Sharon Durkin, held a hearing on September 22, 2026, to discuss docket 1338, an order to reestablish a post office location in Allston. The hearing was sponsored by Council President Liz Braden. The Allston neighborhood has been without a post office since December 2019 due to structural issues at the former location. Despite a 2025 commitment from USPS to relocate and reestablish a branch at 47 Harvard Avenue (a site redeveloped by Eden Properties), USPS reversed its decision in April 2026 and is now proposing permanent closure. USPS declined to attend the hearing. Councilors, union representatives, city demographers, property developers, and community members testified in support of restoring postal service. Public Comments & Testimony - Mike Dorgan, a 30-year Allston resident, argued that eliminating the post office is part of a broader effort to erase Allston's identity as a diverse, immigrant-friendly neighborhood, and noted that USPS has not released required impact studies. - Aline McAuley Meen, a 30-plus-year resident and representative of the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative, emphasized the importance of zip code 02134 for community identity and communication, calling the loss a public health issue. - Andrew Fisher, a retired attorney from Brookline, stated that the closure is part of a systematic attempt to privatize the Postal Service, and that it constitutes a breach of contract, federal statute, and the U.S. Constitution. - Wendy Schwartz, a 21-year homeowner in Allston, supported legal action and noted the tangible inconvenience of travel to distant post offices. - Arthur Downey Jr., a 25-year resident, reported over 30 package thefts since the Allston post office closed and described the difficulty of using the Brighton branch. - Written testimony from Joan Pasquale (senior with mobility issues), Miles (resident citing deteriorating social services), Marie (Brighton resident supporting Allston post office), and others was read into the record, highlighting the hardship for elderly, disabled, and non-English speaking residents. Discussion Items - Project Status and USPS Reversal: Noah Maslin of Eden Properties detailed years of collaboration with USPS to design a new post office space at 47 Harvard Ave, including signing a letter of intent in October 2023, negotiating a lease through late 2025, and incorporating USPS-provided specifications into the building's construction. He stated that USPS's claim that "no suitable alternative quarters are available" is false, as the build-out was specifically tailored to USPS requirements. - USPS Process Violations: Justin Delorier (Massachusetts Postal Workers Union) and Scott Hoppen (National Business Agent) argued that USPS has violated federal law (Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 and Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006) and its own handbooks by failing to conduct proper feasibility studies, ignoring public input requirements, and refusing to provide information to the union. They noted that USPS is weaponizing lease expirations to close post offices, and that the Allston closure is part of a pattern of degradation aimed at privatization. - Population Data: Philip Granberry and Alvaro Lima (Boston Planning Department) presented evidence that Allston's population has grown 7.2% from 2020 to 2025 (vs. citywide 2.4%), and that the 2020 census undercounted Allston by approximately 10,000 residents. They cautioned that USPS may be using outdated figures to justify closure. - Equity Concerns: Tony Isidoro (Allston Civic Association) and several councilors (Flynn, Fitzgerald, Cole-Pepper) highlighted the disproportionate impact on seniors, people with disabilities, immigrants, and small businesses. They noted that Newton, with a similar population, has 10 post offices, while Allston has none. Calls were made to treat Allston fairly and to see through USPS's "political agenda" accusations. - Council Support: Councilors Durkin, Braden, Flynn, Fitzgerald, and Cole-Pepper all expressed strong support for restoring the Allston post office, criticizing USPS for failing to attend and for breaking its promises. Councilor Cole-Pepper emphasized that the fight is not just about Allston but about defending public postal service across Boston. Key Outcomes - The hearing concluded with docket 1338 remaining in committee. No formal vote was taken. - Council President Braden announced a press conference and rally at the former Allston Post Office site (47 Harvard Ave) on October 5, 2026, at 4 p.m. - Union representatives provided a non-exhaustive list of federal laws and provisions that USPS is allegedly violating, which will be entered into the record. - Councilors pledged continued advocacy and urged USPS to reverse its decision, re-enter negotiations with Eden Properties, and honor its 2025 commitment to reestablish the Allston branch.

Date and Time September 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM (convened at 10:00 AM; meeting held in-person at the Auditorium, 6500 N. Congress Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida) Agenda Overview The Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met in regular session to consider two resolutions: one recommending amendments to the Downtown Plan (Section XI) and another scheduling 2027 meetings. A third resolution—adopting the FY 2026-2027 CRA budget and appropriating remaining Trust Fund dollars—was also on the agenda. The meeting featured extensive public comment addressing downtown parking, Memorial Park funding, police station conditions, and public participation concerns. Consent Calendar - Minutes of September 8, 2026: Approved unanimously by motion and voice vote. No additional consent items were listed. Public Comments & Testimony - Police Department Facility Concerns: Multiple speakers, including Juan Caicedo (5560 Northeast 7th Avenue) and Jonathan Ungie (6501 Congress Avenue), urged the CRA to prioritize a safe, mold-free environment for police officers. One speaker stated, "I ask everyone to please... consider all the things that I'm mentioning, because it's highly important that we have the police department's work in a safe, mold-free environment." They noted the city has "tripled the amount of real estate that it owns in the City of Boca Raton for city services since 2013" and called for a council meeting to review all city real estate, current and proposed uses, and creative options for a downtown police station, including potential shared parking with a new city hall. Some speakers questioned whether the CRA should fund the police station at all, arguing for exploring alternative funding sources (e.g., general fund, other districts). One speaker expressed confusion over which entity would reimburse the CRA for expenditures: "if the city is going to get reimbursed for CRA expenditures, who is reimbursing the district?" - Downtown Parking: A speaker (identified by staff as commenting on parking) noted that "Delray Beach... has a program already in place" for free parking and suggested Boca Raton consider similar incentives for residents, particularly during summer. The speaker cautioned against charging "full freight" for downtown parking. - Meeting Accessibility / Public Participation: One speaker objected to holding meetings at 10:00 AM, stating, "Having meetings at this time penalizes those of us who work because when the meetings were at six o'clock, you go after you work." They also expressed concern that council members are not required to be physically present, asking for rules allowing remote participation for the public if council members can participate remotely. Another speaker raised that the agenda lacked any item discussing procedure related to Commissioner Drucker leaving the board and potential replacement. - Memorial Park Funding: A speaker (referencing "Boca Citizens Alliance" and Bocus Citizens.org) advocated for a "real clear creative option" for funding a memorial park, suggesting a "mixture of funds" rather than exclusive CRA funding, noting the CRA is "not in a position to buy more real estate." Concerns were raised about whether the CRA's parking analysis scope included public feedback on parking: "Chen Moore does their scope does not include parking or any kind of public feedback on parking." - Comment regarding prior election: A speaker referenced comments made by Chair Thomson about prior election decisions related to the police station, noting, "when those votes come down, and people will be saying we didn't vote for that person, and they made the decision." Discussion Items - Resolution 2026-06-CRA (Downtown Plan Amendment): Staff presented the resolution recommending approval of amendments to the Amended Downtown Plan, updating Section XI (Planned Services and Infrastructure Improvements) to identify specific redevelopment projects under Section 163.387(7)(d), Florida Statutes. The ordinance was introduced to City Council at the prior meeting, with a public hearing scheduled later that day. The public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers. The CRA voted to recommend approval. - Resolution 2026-07-CRA (2027 Meeting Schedule): Staff presented the schedule for 2027 CRA regular meetings. The public hearing was opened; no public speakers came forward, and the hearing was closed. The CRA approved the resolution. - Resolution 2026-08-CRA (FY 2026-2027 Budget): Staff reviewed the CRA budget, including a $58 million allocation for CRA parking analysis and planning. Staff clarified that the parking analysis and planning is in the early stages, with further analysis anticipated next year and no definitive start date. It was noted that multiple parking-related items have been included in CRA and Capital Improvement Program budgets over several years. The resolution also provides budget flexibility to move quickly without needing a budget amendment (ordinance requiring two meetings). Public comment on the budget included the concerns noted above. Discussion addressed the appropriation of the Redevelopment Trust Fund balance as of September 30, 2026, and an interlocal agreement between the city and CRA. Key Outcomes - Resolution 2026-06-CRA: Approved (motion and second; unanimous voice vote). Recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 5807 updating Section 11 of the Downtown Plan. - Resolution 2026-07-CRA: Adopted unanimously. Establishes the CRA regular meeting schedule for calendar year 2027. - Resolution 2026-08-CRA: Adopted. Approves the FY 2026-2027 CRA budget and confirms appropriation of the Redevelopment Trust Fund balance through September 30, 2026. - Next Steps: City Council public hearing for Ordinance 5807 scheduled later that day. No further CRA business pending.

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:01 a.m. on September 22, 2026, in Room 300 of the Courthouse in Saint Paul. All commissioners were present, with Commissioner Xiong arriving at 9:07 a.m. The meeting included approval of consent items, discussion and approval of the maximum property tax levy for 2027, and informational reports from commissioners on a wide range of county activities and external engagements. Consent Calendar - Approval of Agenda (moved by Jebens-Singh, seconded by McGuire; passed 6-0 with Xiong absent). - Approval of Minutes from September 8, 2026 (moved by McGuire, seconded by Miller; passed 6-0 with Xiong absent). - Grant Award – DNR 2025 ReLeaf Grants: Accepted $320,731 for the period through June 30, 2027 (Resolution B2026-121). - Grant Agreement – DNR Diversifying Nature Education Access: Accepted $438,000 for culturally relevant environmental education from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2030 (Resolution B2026-122). - Personnel Complement Increase – Public Works Department: Approved an increase of 7.5 Full-Time Equivalents and a $1,200,000 revenue adjustment from the Local Option Sales Tax Fund for the 2027 Operating Budget (Resolution B2026-123). - Grant Agreement – MN DPS Crisis Response Grants: Accepted $300,000 for crisis response services through June 30, 2028 (Resolution B2026-124). These items were moved en bloc by Commissioner McMurtrey, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and passed unanimously (6-0; Xiong absent). Discussion Items Certification of the Maximum Tax Levy for Proposed 2027 Property Tax Notices (Policy Item 7) County Manager Ling Becker presented the request to approve a maximum levy of $463,988,946 (General County $445,943,527; Library $18,045,419), representing an 8.25% increase over the 2026 levy. She noted that the actual needed increase was closer to 9.6%, but the recommended ceiling reflects an effort to balance service obligations with taxpayer burdens. Key drivers of the increase include: - Federal HR 1 changes to SNAP and Medicaid eligibility and work requirements, causing cost shifts to the county. - Additional staffing at the Adult Detention Center to ensure a safe and compliant facility. Becker emphasized that setting the maximum levy creates a ceiling; the final levy adopted in December can be lower. She outlined steps the county will take to manage the 2027 budget, including managing hiring and vacancies, reducing outside consultant use, using non-levy funding, lowering technology costs, and managing personnel costs (possible furloughs, requiring a new benefits policy). She also announced a public hearing on December 3, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the courthouse. Commissioners expressed support for the levy certification while acknowledging community concerns. Commissioner Moran noted the widespread nature of budget pressures across all 87 Minnesota counties and stressed the need for legislative advocacy for property tax relief. Commissioner Miller highlighted the fiscal discipline used to mitigate increases, including the elimination of 43 positions, and encouraged public engagement through the budget process. The motion to approve the maximum tax levy was made by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Miller. It passed unanimously (7-0; Commissioner Xiong arrived and voted aye). (Resolution B2026-125) County Connections County Manager Becker reported on an employment resource fair hosted by Ramsey County Workforce Solutions and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development at the Roseville Library earlier in September. The event, which attracted over 150 community members, was part of the CareerForce Corner series celebrating Workforce Development Month. Outside Board and Committee Reports Commissioners provided updates on their participation in various meetings, conferences, and community events: - Commissioner McMurtrey reported on the AMC Fall Policy Conference, tours of Avivo Village shelter and YMCA Child Care, the Impact conference in Toronto, and a meeting on encampments with community partners. He also noted chairing the first GIP Tech (Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee) meeting with the City of St. Paul and St. Paul Public Schools. - Commissioner Jebens-Singh reviewed the Audit Committee’s progress on adult detention center operations and the 2025 financial audit. She highlighted the Suburban Ramsey Family Collaborative’s increased attendance at weekly basic needs meetings (70-90 staff) and outlined AMC Health and Human Services legislative priorities, including long-term social services costs, SNAP/Medicaid impacts, mental health systems, infectious disease management, and child protective services. - Commissioner McGuire discussed the Legislative Team’s preparation for the 2027 session, shared updates from League of Local Government meetings on chloride reduction and flock cameras, and reported on the Impact conference keynote on livable cities. She also noted AMC Public Safety Committee priorities: emergency communications, homeland security, and mental health in jails. - Commissioner Xiong described conversations at AMC on data centers (calling for a work group on coordinated negotiations) and a panel on property tax impacts. She also attended the Heats On event fixing heaters for 50 households, toured the pipefitters training facility, and presented the budget to the Dayton’s Bluff Community Council. - Commissioner Miller reported on budget presentations to district councils, a meeting with the Rondo Land Trust CEO regarding the Sears site, a meeting with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter on homelessness, and the Impact conference tour. She announced a new work group with property owners for Heading Home Ramsey County to address the 881-day waiting list for housing. The meeting adjourned at 10:06 a.m., with subsequent meetings scheduled: Regional Railroad Authority (10:00 a.m.), Housing and Redevelopment Authority (10:15 a.m.), and a Board Workshop on Understanding the Homelessness Response (10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.).

The Board met on September 22, 2026, and approved several routine items including subdivision improvement agreements, administrative subdivisions, temporary event permits, release of performance guarantees, and claims. Staff also provided updates on upcoming events and the ongoing riverfront project. Discussion Items - Upcoming Events: Jody presented the event calendar, including the Trinket Swap at Millrays Park (September 24, 5-7 p.m.), the Mill Race Marathon on September 27, Columbus October Fest (September 27, 2-10 p.m. downtown), Rockin' Cocktails (ticketed event at Irwin Gardens on September 26), and the First Christian Church Amazing Race (youth group event on September 28). Jody noted road closures for the events. - Riverfront Project Update: The Chair noted progress on the dam removal, which is expected to be a 10-day process and appeared to be moving quickly. The trail and limestone embankment work are also advancing. Key Outcomes - Meeting Minutes: Approved the September 13, 2026 meeting minutes as presented (motion passed unanimously). - Spring Hill Lake Phase 4 Subdivision Improvement Agreement: Approved for 30 lots on the peninsula west of Tipton Lakes Boulevard, developer Beacon Builders (motion passed unanimously). - Wolf Creek 500 West Administrative Subdivision: Approved an administrative subdivision to dedicate 45 feet of public right-of-way along 500 West near State Road 46 (motion passed unanimously). - Temporary Door Permit – Zwanzigs at Octoberfest: Approved for Octoberfest (motion passed unanimously). - Temporary Door Permit – Knights of Columbus, Council 1414: Approved for Ethnic Expo on October 9-10 (motion passed unanimously). - Release of Performance Guarantee – Wind Star Woods: Approved release of $7,981.40 for four lots of sidewalk (motion passed unanimously). - Special Use of Right-of-Way Requests: Approved requests from QC, Milestone, and Duke Energy (motion passed unanimously). - Claims Dockets: Approved four dockets of claims as presented (motion passed unanimously). - New Deputy Clerk: The Board welcomed Samantha Shaw (Sammy) as the new deputy clerk.

No agenda, minutes, or transcript were provided for this meeting. Therefore, no detailed summary of discussions, public comments, or decisions can be generated.

The Folsom City Council held its regular meeting on September 22, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Folsom City Hall Council Chambers, 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA. Mayor Justin Raithel presided, with Councilmembers Sarah Aquino, Mike Kozlowski, Barbara Leary, and Vice Mayor Anna Rohrbough present. The Council approved the consent calendar except Item 6, held public hearings on the Historic Folsom Station development agreement amendment and CFD No. 22A (Folsom Heights), approved a Prairie City Road MOU and related boundary direction, and approved the Empire Ranch crack seal project. The meeting adjourned at 8:29 PM. Agenda Update - Item 13, the Housing Program Implementation Workshop, was continued off calendar at the request of city staff. Public Comments & Testimony - Brian David, a 26-year Folsom resident and neighborhood watch captain on Fargo Way, raised a long-standing concern about unhitched trailers parked on streets and driveways for days or weeks. He described two safety incidents (an attic fan fire and a fire hydrant being knocked out) and suggested CAPS members place non-ticket notices on un-hitched vehicles. - Sarah Perrin, a Folsom resident, parent, and LGBTQ+ community member, announced the second annual Folsom Family Pride Festival on October 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Folsom City Lions Park. She noted the 2025 inaugural event drew an estimated 1,000 attendees and roughly 40 vendors, this year will have over 80 vendor and sponsor booths, and Folsom Family Pride is now a 501(c)(3). She asked the city to share the event and for councilmembers to attend. Scheduled Presentation - The Council welcomed delegates from Folsom's Italian sister city, Pieve del Grappa. Jim Hartley introduced Council Member Giovanni Bertoni, Sister City and Cultural Exchange Organization Vice President Ivana Santarelli, and members Daniele Marin, Franco Sartor, Fiorella Morosin, and Reginato. The delegation presented commemorative gifts, and Hartley mentioned a pen-pal program among fourth- and fifth-grade classes at Alder Peak Elementary and Folsom Ranch. Consent Calendar - The Council unanimously approved Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8: Ordinance No. 1374 (Density Bonus second reading and adoption); Resolution 11709 (conflict-of-interest filing positions); Resolution 11716 (authorizing a $299,800 police department server purchase funded by ARPA grant proceeds); Resolution 11717 (Kimley Horn contract amendment for Folsom Lake Crossing Safety Improvements Phase 2, $33,000); Resolution 11721 (Property and Evidence Supervisor classification and salary range); and Resolution 11722 (accepting FY 2026-27 SMCTC PEG fee funding). - Councilmember Rohrbough pulled Item 6, Resolution 11720. Public Works Director Rebecca Neves gave an update on the Empire Ranch Road Interchange Project, a proposed overcrossing at U.S. 50 at Empire Ranch Road with ramps. She said highway projects can take 8 to 13 years to deliver, final project report approval is expected by late October or early November, and authorization would allow the project to proceed into design, right-of-way, and construction permitting phases concluding April 2028. The Council approved Resolution 11720 unanimously. Public Hearing: Historic Folsom Station Development Agreement Amendment - Planning Manager Desmond Perrington presented the first reading of Ordinance No. 1378, the second amended and restated development agreement with Folsom Railroad Block Developers, LLC. Key modifications included removing disposition information, updating the development schedule for Granite House, Sutter Row, and Liedestorf; replacing Granite House ground-floor parking with retail, restaurant, and office space; increasing housing units from 30 to 32; increasing reserved parking in the city garage from 23 to 32; limiting extensions to one year per project; adding performance standards; and removing city buyback provisions because they would complicate financing, trigger Surplus Land Act requirements, and require county oversight board review. Staff also recommended a determination that no further environmental review is required. - Loretta Hedinger of the Heritage Preservation League expressed support for the staff recommendation and thanked those who had testified for AB 2415, but noted the bill failed and the historic district remains vulnerable to discordant design. Jim Snook, a 41-year district resident, urged approval and said losing this developer could be tragic. Mike Reynolds expressed support and called the project an imperative for activating the historic district's west end. - Applicant Jerry Brunell of Bruno Development Corporation / Folsom Railroad Block Developers expressed support for the amended agreement and said that without it, state law could allow eight-to-nine-story buildings on the sites with no parking requirements. He offered the city a buyback option at approximately $3.5 million to $4 million or appraised value, whichever is lower, if it wanted to exercise that right immediately. - Councilmember Aquino requested that the reserved parking spaces be placed mostly on the top floor of the parking garage to address ongoing problems there; the applicant indicated openness and noted the developer would be responsible for parking improvements. - The Council unanimously approved the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 1378. Public Hearing: CFD No. 22A (Folsom Heights) - Chief Financial Officer Stacey Timani presented the formation of Community Facilities District No. 22A. Landowners requested termination of the existing CFD No. 22, formed in 2018, and formation of CFD 22A under the Mello-Roos Act. The district will have three improvement areas: IA1 with 262 residential units, IA2 with 268 residential units, and IA3 with 3 non-residential lots. The facility special tax ranges from about $2,000 to $3,700 per residential unit through FY 2086-87, increasing 2 percent annually; the services special tax ranges from about $117 to $137 per unit until a transition event, adjusting annually by CPI with a minimum of 2 percent and a maximum of 4 percent. A transition services special tax equal to 50 percent of the facility special tax plus the services special tax will replace them once bonds are repaid. - Notice was published September 11 and mailed to landowners September 4. The City Clerk confirmed that no majority protest existed in any improvement area. - Special mailed-ballot election results were: Improvement Area 1 approved 55-0, Improvement Area 2 approved 54-0, and Improvement Area 3 approved 12-0, each with 100 percent support. - The Council unanimously adopted Resolutions 11710, 11711, 11712, 11713, and 11714, and introduced Ordinance No. 1379 (first reading), forming CFD 22A, authorizing bonded indebtedness, calling and declaring the election results, and ceasing the CFD No. 22 special tax. New Business: Prairie City Road MOU - Public Works Director Rebecca Neves presented Resolution 11723, a memorandum of understanding with Sacramento County for interim design, construction, and maintenance of Prairie City Road. The MOU followed 18 months of coordination and was driven by the Toll Brothers Alder Creek West development approved in June. Planned cross-sections include dedicated Class I trails on both sides, a 90-foot right-of-way and 36-foot median for the four-lane segment, and a future six-lane reserve. Nearly two-thirds of the road has been conditioned for realignment and reconstruction by development; the county Board of Supervisors approved the same MOU that day as a consent item. - Councilmember Leary asked about the Easton project timing. In response, a city representative said no definitive timeline is available yet and that the Easton group is moving forward. Neves said Prairie City Road improvements will coincide with Toll Brothers buildout in an estimated three to five years. - The Council unanimously approved Resolution 11723. New Business: Prairie City Road Right-of-Way Annexation - Community Development Director Pam Johns requested preliminary direction to pursue a LAFCO jurisdictional boundary adjustment aligning the Folsom and Sacramento County boundary down the future centerline of Prairie City Road from Highway 50 to White Rock Road. The action affects slivers of property and follows the MOU; staff expects to return in the first quarter of 2027 with details and cost-sharing information. - Jose Enriquez, Executive Officer of Sacramento LAFCO, explained LAFCO's four missions and typical annexation process. He said this realignment should be streamlined because it was contemplated in the city's general plan and the South of 50 annexation, mostly affects public land, and pre-zoning is already complete. - The Council unanimously directed staff to proceed with coordination on the jurisdictional boundary realignment. New Business: Empire Ranch Neighborhood Crack Seal Project - Staff presented Resolutions 11718 and 11719. The project will crack-seal three Empire Ranch neighborhoods: Lefevre Drive, Fair Road, and Boujon Drive; Stockman Circle and Cottonwood Court; and Hidden Falls Drive, Carpenter Hill Road, Longhore Road, and connecting streets. The low bid was $218,600 from Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. The Council approved $258,600 in appropriations from Fund 235, including an 18 percent contingency, and a no-cost contract amendment with Dewberry Engineers for construction management and inspection services. - Staff noted upcoming pavement work includes Parkway, Prairie Oaks, Natoma Station, Willow Springs, and a spring slurry seal project. - The Council unanimously adopted Resolutions 11718 and 11719. City Manager Reports & Council Comments - The City Manager thanked the community for Community Service Day, announced an October 3 volunteer tree planting of 38 trees at Hazel McFarland Park to mark Folsom's 20 years as a Tree City USA community, noted PG&E utility work delays on Greenback Lane and Folsom Boulevard, promoted an October 1 East Bidwell Pedestrian Overcrossing workshop, and invited high school students to apply for the Folsom Teen Council. - Councilmember Kozlowski promoted volunteer opportunities with the Folsom Historic District Association for the soapbox derby and Christmas lights. Councilmember Aquino thanked volunteers and city staff for Community Service Day, noted the Sacramento Metro Air District's 30th anniversary, and thanked the Folsom Police Department for extra attention at Folsom Ranch and Prospector Park. Mayor Raithel thanked participants, shared positive feedback on the bridge dinner drone show, and announced his selection as vice chair of the League of Cities Revenue and Tax Policy Committee. Key Outcomes - All votes taken this evening were unanimous (5-0). - The Council approved the consent calendar (Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8) and Resolution 11720. - The Council introduced Ordinance No. 1378 for the Historic Folsom Station development agreement amendment (first reading). - The Council formed CFD No. 22A, authorized bonded indebtedness, approved election results, ceased CFD No. 22's special tax, and introduced Ordinance No. 1379. - The Council approved the Prairie City Road MOU and directed staff to pursue the LAFCO jurisdictional boundary realignment. - The Council awarded the Empire Ranch crack seal contract and approved the related no-cost construction management amendment.

The Design Review Committee met on September 22, 2026, at 8:30 AM in Room 307 of the Civic Center Complex. The meeting addressed three applications under the Arts District Redevelopment Area Committee: a signage application, a new build proposal, and a pause work order appeal. The committee approved the signage request, tabled the new build application pending resolution of inconsistencies, and tabled the appeal until complete, consistent drawings are submitted. Consent Calendar - No items were considered under a consent calendar. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments or testimony were provided outside of the applicant presentations. Discussion Items 1407 Howard – Signage Application (Casey Spivey) - Applicant KC Spivey requested approval for a rebranding of an existing sign at 1407 Howard. The sign would remain the same size, location, and lighting; only an overlay would be applied to match the historic character. - The committee unanimously approved the application. 605-607 Washington – New Build (Lamar Architecture and Design, presented by Isaac Warren) - The proposal involved constructing two duplexes on two lots (26 feet and 45 feet wide). The committee discussed setbacks, noting the need for the frontage to align with existing homes on the block to comply with design guidelines. - The committee noted inconsistencies between the rendering, elevations, and site plan, particularly regarding the setback, window placement, and overall dimensions. The committee expressed support for the design direction but required a consistent set of documents. - The applicant indicated that the client needed design approval to purchase the property from the land bank; the committee clarified that approval applies to the final design and that any significant changes would require re-approval. - The committee recommended that the two structures use complementary but contrasting color schemes and different massing to avoid an apartment-like appearance. These were advisory recommendations. - A motion to table the application passed unanimously. The committee will provide a list of required revisions via email, and the application may be approved administratively once documents are consistent. 1 E. Powell (Piazza De Oro) – Pause Work Order Appeal (represented by Ross Shaitz, Goodwine Law) - The appeal concerned previously approved work that was paused due to non-compliance with design review approvals. The applicant presented a revised rendering and sought guidance on window grid patterns and a small kitchen window. - The committee noted significant inconsistencies between the rendering, elevations, and construction drawings (e.g., window sizes, trim dimensions, missing brackets, roof lines). The committee rejected email-based approvals and required all details to be clearly annotated on drawings. - The committee indicated preference for four-over-four window grids and agreed to keep the 36×36 kitchen window provided it matches the trim and style of other windows. Window dimensions should match the original historic openings as depicted in the initial renderings. - A motion to table the application until all documents (elevations, renderings, notes) are consistent passed unanimously. The committee declined to produce a list of inconsistencies, placing the burden on the applicant to submit a complete, consistent package. Key Outcomes - 1407 Howard Signage: Approved unanimously. Applicant may proceed to permits. - 605-607 Washington New Build: Tabled unanimously. Applicant must submit corrected documents matching elevations, rendering, and site plan for administrative review. - 1 E. Powell Appeal: Tabled unanimously. Applicant must submit a complete set of architectural drawings with dimensions, notes, and call-outs consistent with the approved rendering; no more piecemeal approvals via email.

The Information Technology Board met on September 22, 2026, at 9:32 a.m. in Room 221 of the City-County Building. Chair Joseph O'Connor presided. Board members present included Jane Richardson, Barbara Lawrence, Colonel James Martin (for Sheriff Kerry Forstall), and Deputy Chief Kevin Wethington. The board unanimously approved the minutes from August 25, 2026, and passed all five action items without opposition. Reports were presented by the CIO, CFO, and XBE officer of the Indianapolis Service Assembly (ISA). Approval of Minutes - The board unanimously approved the minutes of the August 25, 2026, meeting as presented. Action Items (Resolutions) - Resolution 26-42 (KNOWiNK, LLC): Approved an increase of $60,000 to the agreement with KNOWiNK for e-poll book hardware, software, and support (iPads used for voter check-in and ballot activation), bringing the total not-to-exceed over the term (since 2018) to over $4.2 million. This covers the upcoming election. Motion carried unanimously. - Resolution 26-43 (DMT Solutions Global d/b/a BlueCrest): Approved an increase of $7,000 to correct a miscalculation, raising the not-to-exceed from $475,000 to $482,000 for the contract. Motion carried unanimously. - Resolution 26-44 (Qiagen, LLC): Approved a third amendment to the Qiagen service agreement for forensic instruments (EZ1, QIAcube, QIAagility) used in DNA extraction and sample processing. The amendment extends through January 19, 2028, with a new total of $253,359. Motion carried unanimously. - Resolution 26-45 (ISA Policy: Security Controls for Contingency Planning): Approved a policy establishing rules for contingency planning to ensure system resiliency and compliance with CJIS and FBI guidelines. Motion carried unanimously. - Resolution 26-46 (ISA Policy: Media Protection): Approved a policy governing media protection to safeguard data confidentiality, integrity, and availability across the lifecycle, also mandated by FBI guidelines. Motion carried unanimously. ISA Board Report CIO Kate Kotan presented updates on strategic initiatives: - Passwordless authentication: In auditing/assessment; working with Improvada to right-size deployment and address compliance standards. - Address and personal modernization initiative (yellow status): Behind schedule due to downstream dependencies; remediation plan in progress. - Device refresh (green): Midway through Sheriff's Office refresh; IMPD up next. - Windows 11 25H2 upgrade: Underway to meet November end-of-life deadline; challenge is significant downtime; offering opt-in before forced enforcement. - PeopleSoft cloud migration (green): Cutover completed in August; now focusing on disaster recovery and decommissioning on-prem components. - Property tax management (green): On track for end-of-January cutover. - Data loss prevention and information protection: Maturing; optional CGIS labels deployed; working with Sheriff's Office on auto-label testing. Building project updates: IMPD North District design complete; IFD 20 network work on hold; new election center move complete except for security cameras; East Wing CCB restack moves ongoing. Vendor SLAs: One breach in August due to increased ticket volume from fiber outage on August 5 (nearly 200 extra tickets within an hour); resolved quickly. All other SLAs green. Customer satisfaction (CSAT) recovered to 99% after a technical issue that caused a slight dip in July. ISA Financial Report CFO Kai Davner presented the financial management report: - Character one: Projected underspend, planned to transfer to character three via fiscal year-end action. - Character two: Likely small surplus. - Character four: Possible underspend to move to character three. - Character three: About $2.5 million remaining across 10 line items; predicts a small overspend, offset by transfers from other characters. - Fiscal plan: Due to City-County Council in October. - Revenue: Billing at 49% of budget, indicating chargeback system is stabilizing after 3–4 years. - Internal chargebacks: Collected at 100%; external at 93% (two customers: one usually pays, the other – Warren or Washington Township – revising chargebacks). - Miscellaneous revenue: From recycling old cell phones. ISA XBE Report Kai Davner also presented the XBE (minority/women/veteran/DOBE) report: - Eligible spending: $14 million; total XBE spending: $6 million. - 30% of XBE spending from WBEs. - Corrected last month’s report: multiple vendors per XBE category (not just one). - Added a new VBE vendor, credited to Bell. - City’s XBE certification requirements are stricter than state’s, limiting technology spending options. - Efforts to maximize XBE spend, especially in character two where more flexibility exists. Key Outcomes - All five resolutions (26-42 through 26-46) approved unanimously. - Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 221, followed by an executive session in Room 341. - Meeting adjourned.