The Public Meeting Index

The Loudoun County Planning Commission convened a public hearing on September 22, 2026, in Leesburg, Virginia. The commission considered six legislative items: interim additions to two Agricultural and Forestal Districts, two special exceptions for the Kincora Village Center Land Bay N2A, a zoning concept plan amendment (ZCPA) for Old Arcola Residential, a ZCPA for Dulles Logistics, a rezoning/commission permit/special exception package for Dulles North Technology Park, and a countywide zoning ordinance amendment enabling affordable housing by property tax-exempt religious and nonprofit organizations. No members of the public testified on any agenda item. Commissioner Jasper participated remotely but could not join for most of the meeting and was absent from votes on Items 1–5. Consent Calendar - The minutes of the July 23, 2026, Planning Commission Public Hearing were adopted by a vote of 8-0-1 (Commissioner Jasper absent). Public Comments & Testimony - No public speakers requested to testify on any of the six public hearing items; each public hearing was opened and closed without comment. Item 1: ALEGI-2026-0003 – Interim Additions to Agricultural and Forestal Districts (Catoctin, Little River) - Staff (standing in for project manager Rachael Iwanczuk) presented two interim additions totaling 24 acres across two parcels: one new addition to the New Hillsborough AFD and one addition to the New Ebenezer AFD. - The Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee (ADAC) met in July and recommended approval; staff supported approval. - Commissioner Miller moved to recommend approval, seconded by Commissioner Myers; the motion carried 8-0-1. Item 2: LEGI-2025-0043 – Kincora Village Center Land Bay N2A: SPEX-2025-0119 & SPEX-2025-0120 (Broad Run) - Project manager Matt Kessler presented the application for a roughly 3-acre undeveloped parcel in the Suburban Employment place type, zoned PD-MUB. The Kincora Village Center development was originally approved in July 2010 over 330 acres, with this parcel designated for a fire safety center; a 2013 ZCPA reallocated non-residential uses and revised the designation to allow hotel, commercial, and civic uses. - The applicant seeks two special exceptions: a four-story, 95,000-square-foot mini warehouse self-storage facility, and a reduction of required parking from 48 to 34 spaces. The plan includes a 900-square-foot pedestrian seating area, a six-foot wrought-iron fence around the secured rear loading area, and green building elements. - Staff noted the proposal provides just over 15,000 square feet of open space, about half of the roughly 31,000 square feet (30 percent of the site) envisioned by the place type, but staff supported the amount because it advances other 2019 General Plan policies through additional site design and environmental commitments. - Commissioner Frank expressed disappointment that the hotel originally planned for the parcel is no longer feasible because of the gas station, fire station, daycare, and car wash approved around it, stating “shame on us or the folks who answered our questions, maybe not entirely accurately a couple of years ago,” but noted the contract purchaser before the commission had nothing to do with that history and supported the application as an attractive plan. - Commissioner Frank moved to forward the application to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval, seconded by Commissioner Miller; the motion carried 8-0-1. Item 3: LEGI-2026-0008 – Old Arcola Residential: ZCPA-2026-0005 (Dulles) - The 32-acre site, located north of Route 50 and south of Arcola Mills Drive on either side of Stone Springs Boulevard, was rezoned in October 2023 from rural commercial and general business to residential for 228 dwelling units, including 73 affordable units on the county-owned parcel containing the former Arcola Elementary School. - The applicant proposes proffer amendments to: reduce capital facilities (CIF) and regional road contributions for market-rate units; revise the timing of transportation improvements on the county-owned parcel; adjust permitted resource protection area (RPA) encroachments; and align affordable housing commitments with Virginia Housing Development Authority policies. - Staff opposed the CIF and regional road contribution reduction, stating there is no policy basis to revisit a previously approved proffer agreement, and interpreting the Board of Supervisors’ September 1, 2026, action as applying only to units that had not already been approved. Staff said it would support the application if the reduction request were removed. - Applicant Michael Capradi (with Michelle Rosati and Ben Miller) argued the Board’s adopted motion — applying to “any legislative application that have not yet been to a planning commission public hearing” — covers this application at its first Planning Commission hearing, and that Loudoun County Public Schools’ October 2025 declining-enrollment analysis (FY 2027–2032 CIP; possibly no new schools needed for up to 10 years) shows the newly approved CIF rates mitigate capital facility impacts. The applicant noted the county is a property owner and signed the Land Development Application. - Commissioners split over statutory interpretation. Commissioners Combs and Banks argued the Board’s adopted language is clear and unambiguous, while Chair Kears and others sought clarification from the County Attorney’s office. Commissioner Miller noted the language read by the applicant differed from the draft motion in the Board packet; the transcript confirms the adopted version is the controlling document. - Vice Chair Motoretti’s motion to approve with the CIF/regional road reduction removed and technical proffer revisions added failed in a 4-4 tie. Chair Kears’ substitute motion to send the item to a work session carried 5-3 (Commissioners Combs, Banks, and Myers opposed; Commissioner Jasper absent). - The applicant requested a denial recommendation instead, citing the October 2026 deadline for the next affordable housing funding round and noting a work session would push financing to February or March. Commissioner Frank noted the earliest Board hearing would be November 12 regardless. - A motion to reconsider carried 8-0-1. Vice Chair Motoretti’s renewed motion — approval subject to removal of the CIF/regional road contribution reduction and technical proffer revisions — carried 8-0-1. Commissioners Myers, Combs, and Banks voiced strong disagreement with removing the reduction request but voted in deference to the applicant’s preference. - The application will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval conditioned on removing the CIF and regional road contribution reduction. Item 4: LEGI-2026-0001 – Dulles Logistics: ZCPA-2026-0002 (Dulles) - Project manager Fayula Gordon presented the application for the approximately 8.79-acre Dulles Logistics Center, west of Pleasant Valley Road and north of Route 50, zoned PD-GI and developed with approximately 130,000 square feet of warehouse uses at a maximum FAR of 0.34. - The applicant requests a ZCPA to amend the approved proffers to install an 11,000-square-foot mezzanine for office and storage use. Applicant’s counsel confirmed the mezzanine is essentially a second story. - Staff found the application consistent with the 2019 General Plan and recommended approval. No public comments were received. - Vice Chair Motoretti moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Combs; the motion carried 8-0-1. Item 5: LEGI-2025-0053 – Dulles North Technology Park: ZMAP-2024-0017, CMPT-2025-0009, SPEX-2025-0101 & SPEX-2025-0102 (Sterling) - Project manager Matt Kessler presented the application for a just-under-25-acre site in the Sterling District, split-zoned PD-IP and C-1 under the 1972 zoning ordinance, with two existing commercial buildings (approved in 1998 for 280,000 square feet of office and warehouse use) on the southern portion. - The application proposes a rezoning, commission permit, and two special exceptions for an electrical substation with a 15-foot screen wall, doubled buffer plantings, and an additional 25-foot buffer for open space and pollinator areas. Staff identified incompatibility with the suburban mixed-use place type, which does not anticipate industrial zoning or substation use, and could not support approval without additional information such as maximum height, development footprints, and proffered incompatible uses. - Applicant Ben Wales (with Brian Downey of BF Soil Companies) announced the application area would be narrowed to the northern portion of the site with a single GIS substation to serve the Dulles Technology Park application heard the prior Thursday. The proposal includes increased setbacks, a 10-foot berm, a minimum 10-foot wall (vs. the typical 6-foot requirement), and doubled required plantings. - Commissioner Miller called the wall “a prison wall” but praised the berm as “terrific,” and contrasted the proposal with a prior reliability substation roughly half a mile away where the commission was told there was not enough room for berms and trees. Commissioner Combs said, “if we could please get every other substation application to look like this one,” the county would be in much better shape. - Applicants confirmed they do not yet know where the transmission lines will originate; Dominion Energy has asked for access to the property to conduct studies. The applicants also confirmed the substation and data center were originally part of a larger application filed in November 2024 and split into separate applications, with this substation application accepted for processing in October 2025. - Chair Kears moved to recommend denial, citing the location, the unknown power source, and his prior opposition to the related data center. The motion failed in a 4-4 tie. After Commissioner Miller offered to abstain to break the deadlock and move the item to the Board, the renewed denial motion carried 4-3-1 (Commissioner Miller abstaining; Commissioners Combs, Myers, and Banks opposed; Commissioner Jasper absent). - The application will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of denial. Item 6: ZOAM-2026-0004 – Affordable Housing by Property Tax-Exempt Religious and Nonprofit Organizations (Countywide) - Planner Joe Carter Jr. presented the zoning ordinance amendment implementing House Bill 1279 (approved April 22, 2026; codified as Virginia Code § 15.2-2288.9), which mandates by-right affordable housing development by property tax-exempt religious and nonprofit organizations. The county must adopt the amendment before the legislation takes effect January 1, 2027; the Board of Supervisors initiated the amendment on June 16, 2026. - The proposed new Section 9.04 establishes “religious or nonprofit organization units” (RENOUs) with: density up to 20 dwelling units per acre; no minimum lot size; maximum 10-foot setbacks; building height up to 45 feet; a 70/30 residential/non-residential split; at least 60 percent of units affordable; rental units up to 80 percent of area median income and purchase units up to 120 percent; 30-year deed restrictions; administrative processing without rezoning or special exception; and deemed compliance with the General Plan. - Staff estimated approximately 21 eligible parcels totaling roughly 42 acres, of which only nine are greater than one acre, and stated the extent of the requirement in Loudoun is likely minimal. - Commissioner Miller noted the state code “usurps local zoning authority” but that the county has no choice but to comply, and that the amendment does what the state requires. No public comments were received. Commissioner Jasper joined for this vote. - Commissioner Myers moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Banks; the motion carried 9-0. Key Outcomes - AFD interim additions: recommended approval by a vote of 8-0-1. - Kincora Village Center Land Bay N2A (SPEX-2025-0119 & SPEX-2025-0120): recommended approval by a vote of 8-0-1. - Old Arcola Residential ZCPA-2026-0005: recommended approval by a vote of 8-0-1, with the CIF and regional road contribution reduction removed and technical proffer revisions added. - Dulles Logistics ZCPA-2026-0002: recommended approval by a vote of 8-0-1. - Dulles North Technology Park (ZMAP-2024-0017, CMPT-2025-0009, SPEX-2025-0101 & SPEX-2025-0102): recommended denial by a vote of 4-3-1 (Commissioner Miller abstaining; Commissioner Jasper absent). - ZOAM-2026-0004 (affordable housing by religious/nonprofit organizations): recommended approval by a vote of 9-0. - The Western Loudoun Recreation Center work session is scheduled for October 8, 2026. Chair Kears asked staff to schedule E-Scribe agenda-management training and expressed strong preference for keeping the Walrus ad hoc meetings on an every-other-week schedule, stating weekly meetings would not give members adequate time to absorb the material.

The Committee of the Whole met on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in Committee Room 2027 at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building. The agenda called for a 5:30 p.m. start, but the meeting was convened at 5:55 p.m. and adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Members reviewed draft agenda letter LTR 09222026, a proposed joint signature letter to Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson regarding the county's 2026 Projects List priorities for Fiscal Years 2027-2032 State Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP). The committee voted 8-0 to favorably recommend the letter to the County Council. Briefing and Discussion - Alex Hirtle, Budget and Policy Analyst, provided an overview of the draft letter, filling in for Mr. Battle. - The letter expresses appreciation for the Moore-Miller administration's continued partnership, particularly on transit-oriented development, the New Carrollton Build Award, and efforts to secure the FBI headquarters in Greenbelt. - It highlights Prince George's County's multimodal networks — Metro, MARC, Amtrak, and the forthcoming Purple Line — as key to strengthening connections between communities and expanding access to jobs. - Major projects cited include The Sphere, the Six Flags redevelopment, the Blue Line Corridor, and New Carrollton, which are described as demonstrating the scale of opportunity and statewide benefit. - The letter emphasizes the importance of coordinated roadway maintenance through Project Elevate and the countywide strike force for litter removal, mowing, and beautification, especially on state roads, where collaboration with MDOT and SHA remains essential, including after the September 3rd storm. - Policy and regional priorities include ensuring Maryland's interests are protected as Virginia advances the I-495 South Side Express Lanes proposal, reinforcing the need for safe access along the Purple Line Corridor as it nears service, supporting MDOT's efforts to strengthen the Chapter 30 project prioritization process, and requesting flexibility in submission deadlines and scoring criteria that reflect equity, multimodal access, and economic development. - The county stated it stands ready to work with the state to advance a safe, equitable, and financially sustainable multimodal transportation system benefiting Prince George's County, Maryland, and the region. Key Outcomes - Council Member Dernoga moved, and Council Member Harrison seconded, that the agenda letter be favorably recommended to the County Council. - The motion carried by a vote of 8-0, with Council Members Oriadha, Blegay, Burroughs, Dernoga, Harrison, Ivey, Hunter, and Adams voting aye. Council Member Burroughs arrived at 5:56 p.m., and Council Member Adams participated remotely. Council Member Olson was excused; Council Members Adams-Stafford and Fisher were absent. - Council Member Dernoga moved, and Council Member Blegay seconded, to adjourn; the motion carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Date: September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM Chairman Ray Prangle convened the Duval County Election Advisory Panel meeting with introductions and a roll call. The panel received updates on voter registration, vote-by-mail preparations, primary election turnout, poll worker training, polling location changes, new voting system audit equipment, compliance with federal executive orders, the upcoming Florida SAVE Act, and administrative matters. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: A motion to approve the minutes was made, seconded, and carried unanimously. Discussion Items - Supervisor of Elections Update: Deputy Supervisor Justin presented voter registration numbers: total 651,978; Democrats 245,685; Republicans 238,974; non-party affiliates 142,734; other minor parties 24,585. Vote-by-mail requests stand at 36,570, with domestic requests at 34,053 and UOCAVA (military/overseas) at 2,517. Ballots began mailing on September 21, 2026; domestic civilian ballots are scheduled for September 28. Primary election turnout was 23.4%, with vote-by-mail accounting for 15.62% of votes cast, early voting 39.1%, and Election Day 45.28%. Two new early voting sites were added: Dallas Graham and Jack's Beach Community Center Exhibition Hall; the busiest sites were Highlands Regional and Pablo Creek Library. Poll worker training is underway: 40% completed, 15% in progress, 45% not started. For the general election, approximately 232 workers per day across 24 early voting sites and 1,500 workers across 159 precincts on Election Day. One polling location change: Precinct 508 moved to Weyman Temple AME Church South Campus (8855 Sanchez Road) due to the previous location declining. Voters will be notified via voter information card and sample ballot; social media and press releases have been issued. Sample ballots are available online; they will be mailed starting October 12. The ballot is 17 inches front and back, with candidate races and judicial on the front and amendments on the back. - Clear Ballot Audit System Grant: The office is receiving a state grant to purchase Clear Ballot, an automated voting system audit that audits 100% of ballots, replacing the current manual 1-3% audit. The state covers the initial purchase (about $470,000); annual maintenance after warranty (end of 2028) will be approximately $92,638, which will need to be included in future budgets. The system is not expected to be operational for the November 2026 general election; the city election is the likely first use. The system is an independent scan of every ballot, viewable by the public. It has not been challenged in court and is used by about 37 of Florida's 67 counties. - Vote-by-Mail Barcodes and Executive Order: Chairman Prangle inquired about compliance with a presidential executive order regarding barcodes on vote-by-mail envelopes. Justin explained that Florida already complies with most requirements (e.g., only mailed upon request, no unsolicited drop boxes, voter identification required). The order calls for three barcodes: (1) an Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb) on the outbound envelope (currently exists), (2) a voter-identifying barcode on the return envelope (exists), and (3) an IMb on the inbound return envelope for USPS tracking (does not yet exist). The third barcode would enable voters to track their ballot through the mail system. Implementation was not feasible for the 2026 cycle because the required USPS portal and manufacturer modifications were not completed in time due to a Supreme Court stay issued 46 days before the election. Compliance is anticipated for the 2028 cycle. - Florida SAVE Act (House Bill 991): Effective January 1, 2027, the act aims to prevent non-citizen voting. It does not require voters to prove citizenship at the polls. Instead, citizenship verification will occur when a person renews or obtains a driver's license or state ID through the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The DMV will mark citizenship status, send data to the state, which then cross-references with voter rolls. If a potential non-citizen voter is identified, the Supervisor of Elections sends a certified letter; the voter has 30 days to respond with proof of citizenship. If no response, the voter is removed and referred for investigation. No voter will be asked to show citizenship at the polling place. An existing eligible voter remains eligible even if flagged until due process is completed. - Poll Watchers vs. Poll Workers: A member asked about poll watcher notifications. The office clarified that they do not recruit or assign poll watchers; they only authenticate credentials. Poll watchers are appointed by candidates or parties and choose their own precincts. The office does not send reminders about deadlines, as it would be impractical given the many candidates and parties. - Meeting Notification and Scheduling: A member raised concerns about low attendance and difficulty changing email notifications. The chairman suggested follow-up confirmations, including text messages. Staff will collect phone numbers from members for future reminders. The next meeting was originally set for December 9, 2026, but since election staff will be at a state conference, the date was moved to December 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the same location. Members consented. Key Outcomes - Minutes approved. - State grant accepted for Clear Ballot audit system (initial purchase paid by state; recurring annual maintenance $92,638). - Next meeting set: December 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM. - Staff will collect phone numbers and implement follow-up notifications to improve attendance. - Polling location change for Precinct 508 communicated via multiple channels.

The Prince George's County Council met on September 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Committee Room 2027, with Chair Krystal Oriadha presiding. The meeting included approval of the consent agenda, introduction of several bills on second reading, a proposed correspondence letter to the Maryland Department of Transportation, and additional legislation added to the agenda. The meeting recessed at 5:56 PM and reconvened at 6:00 PM for continued business, adjourning at 6:05 PM. Council Vice Chair Eric Olson was excused due to a family medical emergency. Consent Calendar - Approval of County Council Minutes (September 15, 2026): Approved unanimously. - First Reading of Bills (Presentation): - CB-128-2026: An act aligning county parking code with Maryland Senate Bill 111 regarding out-of-state vehicle improper registration; referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee. - CB-129-2026: A supplementary appropriation within the General Fund for unanticipated costs in Fiscal Year 2026; referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee. - Introduction of Resolutions: - CR-100-2026: A resolution amending the salary plan for certain exempt employees of the State’s Attorney’s Office, including 2% COLAs and merit increases for Fiscal Years 2025-2027; introduced by Council Members Oriadha, Ivey, Adams, and Blegay; referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee. - The consent agenda was adopted by a vote of 8-0 (with Olson, Burroughs, and Fisher absent). Discussion Items - CB-019-2026 – Qualified Data Centers: Removes the exemption from detailed site plan review for qualified data centers, restoring public input through pre-application neighborhood meetings and Planning Board hearings. The PHED Committee reported a 5-0 favorable vote with amendments. No additional sponsors; bill introduced. - CB-035-2026 – Day Care Centers for Children: Eliminates special exception approval for day care centers in all zones, reduces parking requirements, and allows on-street parking to meet standards. PHED Committee reported 5-0 favorable on Draft 2. No additional sponsors; bill introduced. - CB-064-2026 – Weeds and Conservation Landscaping: Updates definitions of weeds and conservation landscaping across three codes, establishes voluntary registration, certification, and signage for low-impact landscaping, and creates a rebuttable presumption that such plantings are not weeds. Four amendments were adopted (vote 9-0). Additional sponsors: Council Members Oriadha and Adams. Bill introduced. - CB-077-2026 – Community Service and Commercial Uses in RSF-A Zones: Permits restaurant and place of worship uses by right in existing commercial buildings in Residential, Single-Family-Attached zones, subject to compatibility review. PHED Committee reported 5-0 favorable. No additional sponsors; bill introduced. - CB-082-2026 – Cannabis Dispensaries – Use Regulations: Aligns county zoning with state law by adding “place of worship” to the 500-foot separation requirement for dispensaries. PHED Committee reported 5-0 favorable. Additional sponsors: Council Member Blegay. Bill introduced. - CB-083-2026 – Convenience Stores – Tobacco Product Sales: Prohibits convenience stores from selling tobacco and tobacco-related products, with amortization periods for existing uses. Office of Law noted potential state preemption risk. PHED Committee reported 5-0 favorable. No additional sponsors; bill introduced. - CB-084-2026 – Streamlining Site Plan Review Act: Allows simultaneous approval of detailed site plans and preliminary plans of subdivision, and concurrent review of related development plans. PHED Committee reported 5-0 favorable on Draft 2. No additional sponsors; bill introduced. - Proposed Correspondence – CTP Letter: A joint signature letter to Maryland DOT regarding the FY2027-2032 State Consolidated Transportation Program. During discussion, an amendment was offered to add the 717 Water Street Bridge Reconstruction Project to the priority list. The letter with that amendment was authorized by an 8-0 vote. - Additions to the Agenda (after reconvene): - CB-076-2026 – Commercial Reinvestment and Innovation Projects Act: Establishes an expedited review process for transit-oriented development projects in designated Regional Transit Districts and Local Transit Centers. PHED Committee reported 4-0 favorable with amendments. No additional sponsors; bill introduced. - CB-081-2026 – Sustainable Inclusive Mixed-Use Community: Creates a new use category by special exception in RE, RR, and RSF-95 zones. PHED Committee reported 5-0 favorable with amendments. Additional sponsors: Council Members Adams and Adams-Stafford. Bill introduced. - The additions package was accepted by a vote of 10-0. Key Outcomes - The consent agenda was adopted (8-0). - All second-reading bills (CB-019, CB-035, CB-064, CB-077, CB-082, CB-083, CB-084) were introduced after committee reports; no further votes on passage were taken during this meeting. - CB-064 was amended with four amendments (vote 9-0) before introduction. - The proposed CTP letter was authorized with an amendment adding the 717 Water Street Bridge project (vote 8-0). - Additions to the agenda (CB-076 and CB-081) were accepted (10-0). - The meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM. - An executive session on September 15, 2026, was summarized in the minutes (appointments to Police Accountability Board and Fair Election Fund Commission) but was not part of this meeting's proceedings.

On September 22, 2026, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors' Procurement and Contracting Policy Committee convened but lacked a quorum, so no formal actions were taken. The committee heard a quarterly report from the Auditor-Controller's office on contractor payments, discussed vendor pool data, and scheduled future agenda items. Public comment was opened but no speakers came forward. Discussion Items - Quarterly Report on Contractor Payments (July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2026): Auditor-Controller Melissa Wilk presented the report. For payments up to $500,000, total payments reached $2.6 billion, with $1.51 billion paid to local contractors (stated as 88.2% of those dollars) and $1.26 billion to MWSLBE contractors (48.55%). Category breakdowns for MWSLBE payments: Construction $1.272 million (37.88%), Architecture & Engineering $39.5 million (56.49%), Professional Services $512.6 million (58.53%), and Goods & Services $581.7 million (44.2%). For all payments (including over $500,000), totals were $5.89 billion; local contractors received $3.11 billion (stated as 52.82%) and MWSLBE contractors received $2.06 billion (just over 35%). Category breakdowns: Construction $345.2 million (27%), A&E $58 million (49.36%), Professional Services $709.3 million (31.95%), and Goods & Services $950.4 million (41.23%). - Streamlining Future Reports: Chair Miley and staff discussed shifting to a five-year look-back (instead of back to 2009) and a condensed format (from 64 pages to 20). The next report will cover July 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026, and a draft will be shared at the October work group meeting. - Vendor Pool Inquiry: Chair Miley asked what percentage of the 12,391 registered vendors actually receive county contracts. The auditor's office agreed to run a report showing contractors currently receiving payments or purchase orders, and to bring it to the next meeting. - Disparity Study Update: Chair Miley requested a report/update on the disparity study be agendized for the November meeting; it was confirmed for that date. - Deed Redaction Project: Chair Miley requested an update on the auditor's office project redacting restrictive covenants from deeds, also for the November meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - No public speakers offered comments on the report or on non-agendized items. Key Outcomes - No formal votes or actions were taken due to the lack of a quorum. - The committee heard the quarterly report and accepted it as informational. - Next meeting scheduled for November 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (evening session). - Future agenda items will include: the streamlined quarterly report, vendor pool contracting data, disparity study update, and redaction project update.

The Personnel Committee met in the Council Chambers at Altoona City Hall (1303 Lynn Avenue) at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Present were Mayor Brendan Pratt, members Tim Lima, Matthew Beeran, Bruce Thielen, and Terry Magnuson; Dion Sonsala arrived after roll call and was noted present during new business. Also present were Director of Administrative Services Betsy Bowley and City Clerk Cindy Bower (the agenda lists the clerk as Cindy Bauer). Consent Calendar - The committee approved the September 8, 2026 Personnel Committee meeting minutes. The motion carried with one abstention from the member who was not present at the prior meeting. Discussion Items - Assistant City Administrator reclassification from Grade P to Grade Q. Betsy Bowley presented the request, saying the role has evolved into a key executive leadership position with responsibilities for organization-wide operations, personnel and policy matters, strategic plan implementation, major projects, intergovernmental coordination, and department leadership support, as well as leadership continuity in the absence of the City Administrator. - Bowley stated that an independent market analysis by Cottingham and Butler evaluated comparable positions and determined that Grade Q is the appropriate classification. The Grade Q wage range is $106,620.80 to $137,092, placing the position just below the police chief, public works director, and city engineer/assistant public works director. - Several committee members questioned the rationale for the change, asking whether it was intended primarily to increase the current Assistant City Administrator's pay before an anticipated leadership transition, how the employee would be slotted in the new range, and whether the change would set a workable precedent for future reclassifications. - The committee heard that the employee would not automatically become City Administrator; that position would be opened to the market. Members discussed the 11-step wage progression, noting the employee is currently at step nine in Grade P with an annual salary of approximately $117,166. - Bowley said no wage increase was being proposed as part of the reclassification; the action would only move the position's classification. Members also discussed a previous citywide wage study that found nearly all city positions were 10% below market and resulted in across-the-board 10% raises. - One member suggested the employee should be slotted at least one step above his current salary, and noted the City Administrator would request the step. Others expressed support for the reclassification as a justified market-based adjustment. Miscellaneous Business - A member reported that a city job posting appeared to list different dollar amounts in the title versus the description and said they would provide a screenshot to the City Clerk. Key Outcomes - The Personnel Committee voted to recommend the reclassification of the Assistant City Administrator position from exempt Grade P to exempt Grade Q. - The recommendation will be considered at the September 24, 2026 Common Council meeting. - The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.

The Fire and Police Commission's Oversight and Accountability Committee met on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 4:30 PM in City Hall Room 301-B. Chair Ruben Burgos presided, with Commissioners Krissie Fung, Christopher Snyder, and Jeff Spence present. The committee reviewed two audit reports (MPD drone unit and animal-related calls), discussed updates to citizen complaint processes, and proposed formal guidelines for audit procedures. No public comments were received. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: Resolution FPC212710 to approve the May 26, 2026 meeting minutes was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously (3-0). Public Comments & Testimony - None. Discussion Items 1. Audit Report on MPD's Airborne Assessment Team (Drones) – FPC212711 Audit Manager Sean Ratclaw presented findings from an audit of 201 drone flights (January 1–30, 2026). Key findings: No use of facial recognition, no weaponized drones, no violations of constitutional protections. One flight lacked a proper CAD number (missing the letter 'P') but was otherwise compliant. The audit recommended MPD update its Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) to require CAD numbers, conduct internal audits, and improve public reporting. Commissioners asked about flight categorization, protest monitoring, and follow-up on recommendations. No action required. 2. Audit Report on Animal-Related Calls for Service – FPC212712 Senior Auditor Natasha Anderson presented an audit of 1,028 animal-related calls in Q4 2025. Findings: 96% of calls were thoroughly investigated; 11% resulted in animals taken to MADAC. Issues included 28% of sampled calls lacking body-worn camera footage, underutilization of Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) referrals (only 4 referrals in 2025 from MPD), and instances of inappropriate euthanasia. Recommendations included assigning an MPD member to work with MADAC, training on dog bite response, and policy updates. Assistant Chief Sarno pushed back on the euthanasia finding, stating field euthanasia can be humane, and agreed to review the policy. He also noted a prior training push in 2023 that increased DNS referrals. 3. Recommended Updates to FPC Rules for Citizen Complaints – FPC212713 Compliance Auditor Chris Williams outlined a planned overhaul of citizen complaint intake guidelines and FPC rules. Key proposals: create an intake coordinator role, distinguish formal/informal complaints, and allow FPC staff with civil service protection to assist pro se complainants in citizen complaint trials. Executive Director Todd noted the board would retain authority to appoint such staff. Commissioners raised questions about capacity, conflict of interest, and transparency. The committee agreed to review a draft at a future meeting. 4. Recommended Rules/Guidelines for FPC Audit Procedures – FPC212714 Audit Manager Ratclaw proposed formalizing a post-audit process requiring MPD to respond to findings and recommendations within set timelines, with results reported to the commission and public. The guidelines would incorporate union rights and Collins Settlement Agreement requirements. Assistant Chief Sarno expressed cooperation and noted prior implementation of audit recommendations. Commissioners supported the idea and requested the draft be brought to committee first. Key Outcomes - The consent calendar (minutes) was approved unanimously. - Both audit reports (drones and animal calls) were received as communications; no further action was needed at this time. - The committee endorsed the direction of complaint process updates and audit procedure guidelines. Staff will prepare drafts for review at the next committee meeting (tentatively November 2026). - Motion to adjourn passed unanimously.

The Alexandria City Council convened on September 22, 2026, holding a work session with the State Delegation at 5:30 PM followed by the legislative meeting at 7:00 PM. The meeting featured proclamations, detailed updates on the City Hall renovation and recreation programs, and a substantive debate on updating the council's rules of procedure, which was ultimately deferred to December. The council also received its highest possible bond rating from Moody's and Standard & Poor's. The meeting adjourned at 11:32 PM after a closed executive session. Proclamations & Public Testimony - Hispanic Heritage Month: Councilman Aguirre presented the proclamation, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the Latino community. Councilwoman Greene noted engagement from high school students. The council unanimously approved. - International Domestic Workers Day: Councilman Aguirre presented the proclamation highlighting state labor protections. Rosalia Fajardo, Executive President of the Board of Directors of Timia, accepted on behalf of domestic workers, noting the significance of the recognition during Hispanic Heritage Month. The council unanimously approved. Discussion Items & City Council Reports - Council Committee Reports: Members provided oral updates. - ARHA Work Group: Roy Priest has taken over as interim CEO, focusing on structural inspection reports and a resident meeting scheduled for September 24. - School Board Ad Hoc Committee (Election Reform): Councilman Aguirre and Councilwoman Marks reported hurdles on board size and staggering. Consensus moved toward implementing four-year terms in 2033 without an emergency clause due to legislative difficulty. Scenarios are being developed. - Transportation & Environment: Vice Mayor Bagley reported the region is not on track for 2030/2050 climate goals despite emissions declines. Mayor Gaskins reported on a VRE/DRPT feasibility study for consolidating regional transit, raising concerns about neighborhood impacts. VRE faces budget challenges transitioning from federal commuter to regional rail. - Mayor's Update: Requested council support to explore a Friendship City agreement with Osijek, Croatia. City Manager's Oral Reports - City Hall Renovation (Jeremy McPike & Janine Khatab): Discovery of extensive hidden asbestos in wall systems led to a $3 million cost increase and a ten-week delay. Demolition is progressing toward garage demolition and geothermal well installation. Historic discoveries, like an 1870s playbill, were found and will be preserved. - Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Out of School Time Program (Hashim Taylor): Summer 2026 saw 2,525 participants (11% increase over 2025). Financial assistance was provided to 1,098 families. The program is 95% staffed (74% return rate). The waitlist was capped at 10 per site for manageability. The "Where You Belong" campaign is rolling out at five centers. Discussion covered registration systems, climate adaptation, and reaching unserved families. - Bond Rating: The City Manager announced Moody's and Standard & Poor's awarded the city the highest possible bond rating (AAA), noting the city's rating places it above the U.S. sovereign rating. Mayor Gaskins highlighted the rigorous review process and the importance of fiscal discipline. Consent Calendar - Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Fourth Quarter Capital Projects Status Report. - Council retroactively approved a grant application to NOAA and accepted a $1,031,000 award for an Energy Self-Sufficient Emergency Shelter System. (Approved unanimously via roll call vote) Key Outcomes and Decisions - Amendment to Council Procedural Resolution (Item 14): DEFERRED to December 2026. The council considered a resolution incorporating the Citizen Participation Policy and Public Hearing Protocol to set time limits and decorum rules (no personal attacks, disruptive devices or conduct). Following extensive debate on defining "personal attacks" and "campaigning" vs. "election-related speech," a motion by Councilman Al Newby (seconded by Councilwoman Greene) to defer the item for staff to refine the language was approved. The City Attorney stated absolute definitions are legally complex. - Council Schedule: Approved the FY2027 Look-Ahead Schedule and the September-December 2026 calendar, including an update to the November meeting dates. - Closed Session: Council convened in closed executive session at 9:56 PM under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) and (A)(8) to discuss personnel performance, salaries, and legal consultation. Reconvening at 11:30 PM, the council adopted Resolution No. 3403. - Meeting Adjourned at 11:32 PM.

The Administration and Finance Committee of the Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council met on September 22, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 221 of the City-County Building. Chair Frank Mascari presided. The committee considered the appointment of Janai Downs to the Equal Opportunity Advisory Board, received a presentation on the Indianapolis Bond Bank's operations and financial outlook, and adopted the administration and finance portion of the 2027 annual budget. Consent Calendar - Proposal No. 277, 2026: Appointed Janai Downs to the Equal Opportunity Advisory Board. Downs, a certified diversity executive and former board member, expressed her passion for diversity and serving the city. The motion passed unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were offered on any agenda item. Discussion Items - Indianapolis Bond Bank Budget Hearing: Joe Glass, Executive Director and General Counsel, presented the Bond Bank's role as a separate body politic that issues and manages debt for the city and other qualified entities (Marion County Building Authority, Health and Hospital Corporation, Capital Improvement Board, Indigo, and Indianapolis Airport Authority). He highlighted a streamlined process that consolidates debt management, subject matter expertise, and relationships with underwriters and credit rating agencies. - Credit Ratings: The city has maintained AAA ratings from S&P and Kroll (2025) and AAA/stable from Moody's and Fitch (July 2026) for the Metro Thoroughfare District. The consolidated TIF district is rated AA/stable (September 2024). Glass noted that these ratings are bolstered by the council's eight consecutive balanced budgets, a fund balance policy adopted in 2016, and long-term capital improvement plans. - Outstanding Debt: As of year-end 2025, total outstanding debt was just under $2.2 billion, with the largest categories being TIF bonds, revenue debt, and general obligation (GO) debt. - Debt Breakdown by Entity: The city holds the largest share, followed by the Marion County Building Authority (Eskenazi Hospital and CJC projects), and the Airport Authority. - Upcoming Issuances: Three bonds are anticipated before year-end: facilities revenue bonds and GO bonds for a new IMPD facility and DPW operations facility, and revenue bonds for parking structures connected to the CJC. Pricing is expected in October/November, and the market has been volatile due to international issues. - SB1 Impact: Glass confirmed that credit rating agencies have raised questions about SB1's impact on property and income tax revenues. With OFM's assistance, the city has demonstrated its preparedness, and AAA ratings have been maintained for new issuances since SB1. Councilor Nielsen expressed continued monitoring of the situation. - Charter School Debt: Councilor Cahill asked whether any charter schools use the Bond Bank. Glass said they have had discussions but have no outstanding charter school debt. Councilor Cahill suggested the Bond Bank partner with the Mayor's Office to inform mayor-authorized charter schools of this resource, potentially helping them refinance at better rates. Glass agreed to work with them. - Bonding Capacity: In response to Councilor Boots, Glass explained that the city's GO debt capacity is approximately $35 million annually in debt service, and the city only issues new GO debt as existing debt rolls off to keep service levels steady. This capacity could increase with property value growth. - Bond Market Volatility: Vice President Barth asked about market volatility. Glass noted that while the market is volatile, the Bond Bank strategically times issuances. He expressed confidence in investor demand for municipal bonds given the city's unique credit profile, and noted opportunities for refinancing if market conditions are unfavorable. - Proposal No. 264, 2026: Adoption of the 2027 Annual Budget (Administration and Finance portion only). Chair Mascari asked if any department heads had major changes; none were indicated. Councilor Lewis asked the Controller if any changes since the initial presentation; the Controller answered no. The committee then voted to adopt the budget with a due pass recommendation. Motion passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Appointment of Janai Downs to the Equal Opportunity Advisory Board approved. - Indianapolis Bond Bank presentation received for informational purposes; no vote taken. - Adoption of 2027 Budget (Admin & Finance portion) approved and recommended to full council. Note: The meeting adjourned without further business.