The Public Meeting Index

A City Council Town Hall meeting was scheduled for September 21, 2026, at 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603. The agenda was posted and included an ADA compliance notice and instructions for accessing meeting materials and the video recording. However, the provided source material contains no meeting minutes, no raw transcript, and no substantive agenda items, so no discussion, public comment, or council actions can be summarized. Notice & Availability - The agenda announced that the meeting would comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), with auxiliary aids and services available upon request by contacting the City Clerk at (530) 823-4211 Ext. 112 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. - Materials submitted to the Council after agenda distribution were noted as available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office, 1225 Lincoln Way, Room 8, Auburn, CA 95603 during normal business hours. - A PowerPoint presentation and a video link were referenced as available (the video from Auburn Community Television was to be posted after the meeting). Key Outcomes - No decisions, votes, directives, or referrals are documented in the available materials. The record contains only the administrative agenda notice; minutes and transcript are absent or were not provided.

The Alameda Library Board convened on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 7:09 p.m. The meeting included a report from the Library Director, a presentation on the draft strategic plan update, and discussion of library operations and statistics. Key topics included the new social work partnership, circulating statistics, and the proposal to approve a summary version of the strategic plan update. Consent Calendar - The board approved the consent calendar, which included the board minutes, financial reports, and the bills for ratification check register. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public were present for non-agenda public comment; the section was limited to in-person comments only. Discussion Items - Library Director's Report: The Director reported on a new social work partnership, noting that the social worker, who has prior experience in a library setting, has begun building relationships with library patrons in need of services or simply someone to talk to. The social worker makes rounds throughout the day and knows the names of regular patrons. The Director also mentioned a training recommendation to formalize a backup signal system for staff, using a simple “Q” code (1 if okay, 2 if not). The library plans to have four programs (two at the main library, one at each branch). Additionally, the Director reported that the Bay Farm branch had circulated more than 4,000 items in a month for the first time in recent memory, and said she believed updated hours are fitting community needs better. She added that staffing is in a good spot. - Strategic Plan Update Presentation: A consultant presented a draft strategic plan update, which the board was asked to approve in its summary form. The plan includes goals such as reducing processing time for new materials, maintaining a 3-to-1 digital title ratio, and creating a tool lending library funded by a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Foundation. The plan includes year one, year two, and year three-plus implementation timelines. Board members discussed reporting cadence; the Director said yearly is too late to be actionable and agreed to provide updates every six months. Board members also asked for clarification on the status of the new check-in system (the Director said it is moving slower than expected), and they discussed the ability to use existing data, and potential for collaboration around centralized information. The consultant noted that the current plan does not include reporting automation, but the next plan may. - Staff and Board Communications: A board member praised a recent kids’ program, noting the children were super engaged, and highlighted a new partnership with ARPD. The meeting also noted the departing consultant lives in Alameda, which provides an ongoing local connection to the work. Key Outcomes - The board approved the consent calendar. - The board voted to approve the summary version of the strategic plan update. - The Library Director agreed to adopt a six-month reporting cadence for the strategic plan rather than quarterly or yearly; quarterly would create a reporting burden, while yearly is not actionable enough. - The next step discussed was to schedule a presentation to the City Council so they are aware of the strategic plan direction (no date was set).

On September 21, 2026, the City Council of Half Moon Bay, California, held a special meeting at the Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue, beginning at 6:00 PM, for the purpose of conducting a closed session under the Brown Act. Note on date discrepancy: the agenda and the spoken transcript both date this meeting September 15, 2026, which conflicts with the September 21, 2026 date used here per the official meeting record. Mayor Debbie Ruddock presided, with Vice Mayor Deborah Penrose and Councilmembers Robert Brownstone, Patric Jonsson, and Paul Nagengast confirmed present by roll call. City Manager Matthew Chidester was in attendance and was the subject of agenda item 4.C. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public addressed the council. The mayor checked for in-person and online (Zoom) speakers during the open-session public comment period; there were none. Discussion Items The closed session agenda comprised three items: - 4.A Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d), paragraph (2) and subdivision (e), paragraph (1) (one potential case). - 4.B Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: The People of the State of California et al. v. City of Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County Superior Court, Case No. 26-CIV-05579, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). - 4.C Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Performance evaluation of City Manager Matthew Chidester pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. The transcript captures the mayor's announcement of item 4.A before the recording ends; no substantive closed session deliberation appears in the available record. Key Outcomes - The council completed roll call and the open-session opportunity for public comment, then convened into closed session. - No votes, resolutions, or directives were taken in open session. Because the transcript ends as the closed session began, no reportable closed session actions or announcements are available.

The Park Ridge City Council Committee of the Whole met on September 21, 2026. Roll call confirmed a quorum. The council reviewed the FY2027 draft Capital Improvement Plan, approved a classification and compensation study, approved four Public Works contracts (one amended), heard a detailed affordable housing plan implementation presentation, and received police and fire department reports. Public comment focused on affordable housing, and the council agreed to continue that discussion at the next meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - A resident of 1505 Devine Avenue asked to speak after the affordable housing discussion item; the mayor confirmed comments would be accepted. - Kristen Berg (1505 Devine Avenue) expressed support for adding a voluntary density bonus to the PUD process, but said she did not expect it to create affordable units because developers are not required to build them. She cited the proposed 50/52-unit apartment development and criticized the lack of prioritization of affordable housing on the PUD public benefit list. - Nan Parson (422 Lake Avenue) urged the council to make clear that Park Ridge wants affordable housing and advocated for mandatory inclusionary housing. She cited Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Evanston, Oak Park, and Elk Grove Village as examples and referenced the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC). - A member of the public asked how a Northwest Municipal Conference wage/salary survey would differ from the proposed compensation study; staff said the study is more comprehensive. Finance & Budget - FY2027 Draft Capital Improvement Plan: The council reviewed the multi-year draft CIP before upcoming budget workshops. No formal action was taken. One member had questions about out-year adjustments and was referred to Director Littman. Staff said budget workshop dates would be set, likely including a November regular meeting and a follow-up session. Administrative Services - Classification and Compensation Study: Staff requested approval of a $26,550 contract with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for a classification and compensation study covering approximately 46 non-represented job titles and 55 employees, plus elected officials. The city's last such RFP was in June 2017; the RFP was issued June 18, 2026, and 14 firms responded. MGT was selected after a scoring matrix and second review of three finalists. The amount is within the $40,000 budget, and the study is expected to take about 20 weeks, from Q4 2026 into Q1 2027. Council discussion addressed the importance of comparable communities, the 3-5 year best-practice cycle for these studies, and implementation timing; the contract was approved 7-0. - HR Monthly Report: The September HR report was included in council packets; no questions were raised. Affordable Housing Plan Implementation - Director Austin presented a menu of eight strategies from the city's adopted affordable housing plan. Illinois housing data puts Park Ridge at about 8% affordable, against a 10% state target, an estimated gap of about 315 units. - Four strategies are financial or council-level: demolition fees/developer impact fees, first-time homebuyer assistance, senior aging-in-place assistance, and employer-assisted housing (staff has identified 38 local employers). - The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) has finished work on two strategies: (1) it recommends a voluntary density bonus/inclusionary housing program - for example, a 20-unit base project could build 30 units with 5 affordable units through a 150% density bonus; (2) it recommends no changes to the PUD public benefit list, which contains about 13 items with affordable housing listed 11th. No Park Ridge PUD project has produced affordable housing units to date. - Staff has also compiled a list of roughly 80 senior housing developers for outreach and is continuing work on preserving existing naturally occurring affordable housing (Strategy 8). - Council debate covered whether the first four strategies would reduce the 315-unit gap, how affordability is measured, mandatory vs. voluntary inclusionary zoning, prioritizing/tiering PUD benefits, and legal/obligation risks from density bonuses. One council member expressed support for a mandatory 15% affordable requirement for large rental developments, but not for fee-simple ownership; another said they had favored a mandate. Staff noted the prior council had chosen a voluntary approach. One council member also corrected references to low-income housing, saying the discussion concerned affordable housing. - Consensus: The council agreed to continue the discussion in approximately two weeks (targeting October 5), with staff providing links to prior PZC presentations and data. The future discussion will include the density bonus, PUD public benefit priorities, and pros/cons of mandatory vs. voluntary inclusionary housing. - Department head report: A council member asked about the Q3 review of boards and commissions' missions, goals, and objectives; staff said the work is ongoing and will likely be brought forward in smaller packages by the end of the year. Public Works - Hydro Excavating Water Service Lines Program: Bid opening August 27; three bids from $757 to $1,572 per excavation. The $50,000 contract with Anchor Heavy Civil, LLC covers approximately 65 residential water service line excavations to refine the city's lead-service-line inventory for IEPA reporting. Approved by voice vote. - Rock Salt: The city participates in the state CMS joint purchase. Morton Salt, Inc. was the low bidder at $91.01 per ton; the approved contract amount was $240,266.40 for up to 2,640 tons. The city has 1,100 tons in storage and averages about 3,000 tons per year. Approved by voice vote. - Holiday Lights Installation: B&B Holiday Decorating, LLC submitted the low bid after a September 10 bid opening. The original recommendation was $79,064.65 for the base contract plus option 1 (74 pedestrian pole lights). The council amended the motion to include option 3 roofline lighting, raising the total to $103,068.25, above the $80,000 budget. The amendment passed 6-1 and the amended contract passed 6-1, with Alderperson Rapissan dissenting on both votes. Several members spoke in favor of the added lighting for community cheer and business district vitality; one cited budget concerns. - Metra Train Station Exterior Door Replacement: Five bids were received August 27; the low bidder, Anderson Lock Company, Ltd., received the $62,276 contract to replace three exterior door sets at the Summit Avenue Metra station. The budget was $60,000. Approved by voice vote. Public Safety - Police Department: The August 2026 report noted a successful National Night Out and senior breakfast; a public safety facility feasibility study is underway; four officers graduated from the police academy and are in field training; a new social worker and records technician have started. E-bike enforcement totaled 158 enforcements and 11 written warnings/citations. The Volunteer Corps logged 120 hours in August and 647 hours year to date. August traffic stops fell from 808 in 2025 to 482 in 2026; the chief attributed the reduction partly to grant scheduling. Council discussion also noted four part-time police desk vacancies, described as difficult to fill. - Fire Department: No action or discussion items were listed. The fire chief announced a funeral for an active-duty Chicago Fire Department battalion chief at St. Paul the Cross on Thursday at 11 a.m., with possible traffic impacts near the Canfield crossing. Key Outcomes - Approved the MGT Impact Solutions, LLC classification and compensation study contract for $26,550 by a 7-0 roll call vote. - Approved Public Works contracts for Anchor Heavy Civil, LLC ($50,000), Morton Salt, Inc. ($240,266.40), and Anderson Lock Company, Ltd. ($62,276) by voice votes. - Approved the B&B Holiday Decorating holiday lights contract as amended to $103,068.25 by a 6-1 roll call vote. - Took no formal action on the FY2027 draft Capital Improvement Plan; budget workshop dates will be announced. - Agreed to continue affordable housing implementation discussions at the next Committee of the Whole meeting, with staff providing background materials on the density bonus, PUD public benefit priorities, and mandatory vs. voluntary inclusionary options.

The special meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 1:45 PM on September 21, 2026. The clerk provided the emergency evacuation plan announcement as part of the opening procedures. The transcript concludes before any substantive business—such as the introduction of ordinances—was recorded. No agenda or minutes were provided for this meeting, so no further details are available.

The Health, Health and Human Services Committee with the Arts met on September 21, 2026, chaired by Councilman Conwell. The committee considered multiple legislative items, including food shop license fee updates, a tobacco prevention grant, and a land swap with Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD) involving the J. Glenn Smith Health Center. A presentation on 311 operations was also delivered. Public Comments & Testimony - Councilman Conwell opened with remarks on fatherhood initiatives and the importance of engaging fathers in children's education. He proposed integrating health and arts through "social prescriptions," allowing doctors to prescribe music lessons or arts activities instead of drugs, citing benefits for cognitive behavior and mental health. - Councilwoman expressed frustration about temporary food vendor permit fees, noting that a one-day event at Edgewater Park cost $130 per vendor, which she described as a "money grab" by the city. She advocated for a one-day permit option. Discussion Items - Food Shop Licenses (Ordinance 905-2026): Director Margolius and staff presented annual fee adjustments based on a state-developed spreadsheet incorporating labor costs, inspections, and other inputs. Fees are similar to prior year, with the largest change being mobile and temporary fees. The mobile fee is set at $400 due to higher risk. Temporary permits are five-day maximum under state law; local fees for temporary permits do not include a state fee. Discussion included staffing (14 field inspectors, one open position), inspection volume (approximately 4,500 inspections per year across 2,800 licensed facilities), and the impact of the new ownership policy requiring full plan review. Councilwoman raised concerns about the cost analysis formula not reflecting future benefit increases. Councilman Joe Jones requested data on all 4,500 inspections and information on inspectors assigned to his ward. - Tobacco Prevention Grant (Ordinance 909-2026): The department accepted continuation funding of $69,250 annually for two years from the Ohio Department of Health to support tobacco prevention and cessation. The grant focuses on building community infrastructure, reducing adult nicotine use, and reducing youth nicotine use. Catrice Minor presented data showing smoking rates in Cleveland dropped from 35% in 2015 to 19% in 2025. The department also engages youth through programs like a poetry slam on menthol tobacco. Discussion included evaluation methods (pretest/post-test, community surveys), partnerships with CMSD, and the rise of THC vaping and marijuana use, which Councilman Joe Jones called a "crisis." Councilwoman noted the city has received approximately $919,338 in state marijuana tax revenue since recreational sales began. An amendment was introduced requiring the director to provide written notice to the clerk of council for cooperative purchases. - Land Swap with CMSD (Ordinance 927-2026): The city proposes to exchange properties to facilitate the construction of a new Glenville High School. The city will transfer the J. Glenn Smith Health Center and two land bank lots to CMSD, and CMSD will transfer the former Walton School (for a new fire station) and Newton D. Baker School (for future housing redevelopment). The city is responsible for demolition costs for the two school buildings (estimated $1.3 million each for Walton and Newton D. Baker), though the city is applying for Cuyahoga County Land Bank grants. Councilman Polensek expressed deep concern over the closure of J. Glenn Health Center, citing a history of broken promises on the Northeast side. Director Margolius stated MetroHealth is committed to staying in Glenville and is exploring a new site, and the city will rent a 4,000 sq ft space for its health services. Councilman Harsh questioned why CMSD cannot fund demolitions, given the mayor appoints the school board. Councilman Conwell requested guarantees and progress reviews. - 311 Update: Director Warren and Assistant Director Formicelli presented year-to-date data through August 2026. Calls received: nearly 127,000 (16% increase over 2025). Service requests: 65,617 (phone and online). Top categories: trash/recycling, building/housing, vacant property. The department has 10 full-time employees, 2 temporary, 2 managers. They conduct community outreach (48 events) and follow-up calls (84.4% resolution rate in August). Discussion included the need for 13 full-time employees, the city detect vehicle using AI to flag issues, and concerns about handoffs between departments leading to unresolved tickets. Councilman Polensek emphasized the need for better operational focus on waste collection issues (five of 14 service types) and urged budget support for staffing. Key Outcomes - Ordinance 905-2026 (Food Shop Licenses): Passed after amendment requiring director to provide written notice to clerk of council for cooperative purchases. - Ordinance 909-2026 (Tobacco Prevention Grant): Passed with amendment regarding cooperative purchases. - Ordinance 927-2026 (Land Swap): Held for further discussion; will be considered in subsequent committees. Councilman Conwell requested a meeting with MetroHealth on October 6 to discuss health center commitments. - 311 Update: No legislation; committee encouraged administration to support staffing increase and address operational issues in waste collection and building/housing response times.

The Civil Service Commission of Napa, California, held its regular meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. Commissioners present: Joe Russo, Ashley Halliday, Vice Chair Scott Holliday, and Chair Ryan FitzGerald. Commissioner Suzanne Mason was absent. The meeting covered routine consent calendar items, staff reports on recruitment and eligible list expirations, and commissioner comments. No public comments were made. Consent Calendar - Item 4.A – Meeting Minutes (August 17, 2026): Removed from the consent calendar at the request of a commissioner. Approved separately with a motion, second, and a unanimous vote, with one abstention (Commissioner not specified). - Items 4.B and 4.C – Summary of Examination Results and Eligible List Summary Report (Assistant Planner - Promotional): Approved by a single motion and unanimous vote (all ayes, no opposed). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public addressed the commission. Discussion Items - Recruitment Status Report (Item 6.C): Staff provided updates: panel interviews for HR Manager (Training & Development) held earlier that day; phone interviews for Fire Inspector I/II scheduled later that week; skills testing and interviews for Firefighter Paramedic the following week. Recent job postings closed for Engineering Aid/Senior Engineering Aid (Public Works & Utilities) with applications under review. Current open recruitments: Assistant HR Director and Permit Technician. No questions from commissioners. - Scheduled Automatic Expiration of Eligible Lists (Item 6.D): Staff recommended expiration of the Police Officer Lateral eligible list, noting it resulted in the hiring of one candidate. Continuous recruitment for that position will continue. No questions or objections from commissioners. Key Outcomes - Approvals: Consent calendar items 4.B and 4.C approved unanimously; item 4.A (August minutes) approved with one abstention. - Reports Received: The Recruitment Status Report and the Eligible List Expiration Report were received by the commission without further action. - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2026.

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission (PRAC) held a regular meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included approvals, reports from commissioners and staff, workshops on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture (EAAC) Grant Program and the FY2027 Measure P budget, public hearings, and public comments. Chair Kimberly McCoy presided; all seven present commissioners voted unanimously on agenda, minutes, and excused absence items. Consent Calendar - Agenda Approved: Motion by Commissioner Caglia, seconded by Vice Chair Ward, unanimous (7-0, Dohlin absent). - Approval of Minutes (August 17, 2026): Motion by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Duran, unanimous (7-0). - Excused Absence for Commissioner Dohlin: Motion by Commissioner Duran, seconded by Commissioner Miller, carried (7-0). Public Comments & Testimony - Unscheduled Communication: - Leslie Hoyt (Fresno Area Pickleball) expressed concern that the city’s revised policies (August 24) appear to prioritize profit over people and threaten the group’s free open-play program. She stated that the city’s definition of “organized” play would require paid reservations costing over $15,000 annually, limiting playing opportunities. - Randy Radd (Fresno Area Pickleball) added that the group does not take registrations or organize leagues; they only publicize that pickleball facilities are available. He argued they are not a league and should not be subject to the athletic reservation policy. - Public Hearings: - Hearing on EAAC Grant Program (ID 26-1253): Niki Real commented on the need for stronger safeguards and board responsibility to prevent future embezzlement. - Hearing on Measure P, Parks Master Plan, Cultural Arts Plan, and Budget (ID 26-1254): Niki Real again addressed administrative costs and the need for focus on goals. Commissioners also discussed the pickleball policy, noting that recurring events constitute league play and require reservations per existing policy. Director Aguirre stated the policy has not changed and will be shared again with the group. Discussion Items - Subcommittee Reports: - Commissioner Barraza reported the ARC subcommittee reviewed draft rules for candidate selection and evaluation. - Commissioner Reports and Comments: - Multiple commissioners thanked PARCS staff and Director Aguirre for a tour of three park construction sites (Radio Park, Dolores Huerta Park, Southeast Fresno Sports Complex). Commissioner Barraza noted the new artificial turf field and desired future additions like a performance space and bleachers. Commissioner Duran reported the Cycle 3 ARC application is open until September 30. Commissioner Caglia praised progress despite challenges, and Commissioner Kucharski highlighted the complexity of multi-year projects. - Commissioner Barraza later expressed disappointment that the tour did not include West Fresno parks (e.g., Les Kimber Park), urging better geographic balance. - City Administration/PARCS Staff Reports: - Director Aaron Aguirre thanked commissioners for the tour and announced the ribbon-cutting of Milburn Overlook Park (a Measure P Category 5 project featuring shade structures and bluff-view binoculars). - Workshop: EAAC Grant Program Update (ID 26-1255): - Assistant Director Shelby MacNab reported staff met with 100% of Cycle 2 awardees and are preparing 143 agreements. As of 74 business days since one-on-one meetings began, no awards have been fully paid out; two contracts were routed for signature that day. The presentation detailed a 16-step workflow, with most awardees at an intermediate contracting speed (60-90 business days). Process improvements are ongoing. - Program Manager Sarah Gaytan presented Cycle 3 updates: 204 eligibility submissions received, with 119 for project support, 54 for core operating support, and 31 duplicates/ineligible. Applications due September 30. Outreach reached over 14,600 recipients. The first ARC subcommittee meeting occurred August 20. - Commission discussion: Chair McCoy expressed frustration that Cycle 2 is not complete, impacting Cycle 3 applicants, noting complaints about poor communication and delays. Commissioner Barraza questioned staffing (10 FTE, many part-time) and target completion (hoped before year's end). Commissioner Duran asked about financial reconciliation and SharePoint issues. Commissioner Miller thanked staff. Commissioner Kucharski raised concerns about burden on community groups meeting government standards; staff responded they are helping build capacity. Commissioner Kucharski asked about lost receipts; staff uses a lost receipt form with judgment. - Workshop: FY2027 Measure P Budget (ID 26-1256): - Business Manager Tou Xiong presented the adopted FY2027 Measure P budget. Total beginning balance: $65.9M; projected tax revenue: $49.1M; other revenue: $2.1M. Breakdown by categories: Category 1 (existing parks) primarily for operations and ranger program ($1.9M); Category 2 (new parks) for land acquisition and development; Category 3 (program delivery) for senior, youth, and veteran programs; Category 4 (arts and culture) for Cycle 3/4 and admin; Category 5 (DPW/DPU) for beautification and park improvements. - The budget includes some commission recommendations (e.g., support for cultural arts subcommittee, filtration analysis at Roeding Park) but most were not adopted. Commissioners expressed disappointment that their recommendations continue to be ignored. Commissioner Barraza asked about grant leveraging; Director Aguirre described using Measure P as match for state/federal grants (e.g., Outdoor Recreation Legacy Program for Southeast Fresno Phase 2). - Commissioner Duran asked about the Tech Easy program; staff will provide a memo on a pending grant award decision before the next meeting. Commissioner Kucharski asked about utility costs and the park ranger program (fully funded by Measure P). - Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 PM in memory of Dr. Francine Oputa. Key Outcomes - Votes: All consent items passed 7-0. - No formal decisions on substantive items (workshops and hearings were informational/input-only). - Directives: - Staff to update the Cycle 2 status spreadsheet with a color legend and post online. - Staff to provide a memo to the commission on the Tech Easy grant award timeline. - Staff to work with the city attorney on how recovered stolen funds would be reflected in future budgets. - Staff to follow up with Fresno Area Pickleball regarding the athletic reservation policy. - Next Steps: - Cycle 3 grant applications due September 30, 2026. - ARC subcommittee will train members and review applications for recommendations. - FY2028 budget timeline: Mid-year projections in December 2026; base budget submission in March 2027; mayor’s proposed budget in May 2027; council hearings in June.

The Wilmington City Council held an agenda briefing meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in City Hall to review the regularly scheduled agenda for the September 22, 2026 Council Meeting. Mayor Saffo presided, with Councilmembers Spears, Joyner, Andrews, Santaguida, and Clinton-Quintana present; Councilmember Lyle was excused due to illness. The meeting adjourned at 8:39 a.m. Proclamation - The Mayor declared September 22, 2026 as Sister Cities International Day. Consent Calendar - C1: Resolution declaring certain personal property surplus and authorizing donation to the Onslow County Sheriff's Office. - C2: Resolution authorizing a contract amendment of $21,600 with Street Scan USA Incorporated for asset management software for the city street rehab program. - C3: Resolution amending the Vision Zero policy. - C4: (Not read aloud, but listed on agenda? The transcript does not include C4; the minutes only list C3 and C5 as discussed items. No further details.) - C5: Resolution authorizing an agreement with NCDOT to develop a Multimodal Network Plan. - C6: Resolution approving reissuance of a $23,500,000 multifamily housing revenue note for Starway Village Phase 1. - C7: Resolution approving reissuance of a $13,600,000 multifamily housing revenue note for Starway Village Phase 2. - C8: Approval of minutes from August 31, 2026 agenda briefing and September 1, 2026 regular council meeting. Discussion Items - Item C3 – Vision Zero Policy Amendment: Councilmember Andrews inquired why the language directing implementation of traffic calming measures on Rogersville Road and several other named streets was being deleted, and whether this changes the priority, funding, or schedule of those projects. Susan Woolard, Director of Transportation, responded that the projects are still planned and will be contracted through the annual needs program; the deletion does not remove the projects – they are underway. - Item C5 – Multimodal Network Plan: Councilmember Andrews asked what this plan would specifically provide that is not already covered by Walk Wilmington, the WMPO SS4A Safety Action Plan, the Greater Downtown Plan, and the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan. Linda Painter, Director of Planning and Development, explained that the Multimodal Network Plan will bring together different studies (e.g., Walk Wilmington focuses on pedestrian high-injury networks but does not connect to transit) and identify priority projects. It will integrate transit, pedestrian, and bicycle networks (including updating the 2013 Greenways Plan) to create a true multimodal network allowing residents to travel without relying on a vehicle. - Public Hearings: Two public hearings were listed: PH1 regarding the 2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for HUD, and PH2 regarding declaring 501 Swan Street unfit for human habitation. - Other Agenda Items (no additional discussion): Resolutions for Thalian Hall renovations, street acceptance in Riverlights developments, speed limit ordinances, Kerr Avenue Trail project (STBG-DA funds of $2,681,347), and purchase of mitigation barriers ($1,635,684). Key Outcomes - No votes were taken; this was a briefing session to review the agenda for the September 22 regular meeting. - The City Manager was authorized to proceed with items as presented, pending final council approval at the regular meeting. - The meeting adjourned at 8:39 a.m.