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This public fact-finding review was convened on October 28, 2026, by presiding officer Ozzie Fumo under Clark County Ordinance Chapter 2.12 after the Clark County District Attorney's Office made a preliminary determination that no criminal prosecution of the involved officers was appropriate. The proceeding was not a trial; its purpose was to present the essential facts surrounding the death of Quentin Baker, who was fatally shot on February 3, 2026, at the 8400 block of South Maryland Parkway in Las Vegas. Chief Deputy District Attorney Hillary Heap presented the review, Detective Brian Walter of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Force Investigation Team testified, and Josh Tomchuk served as ombudsman for the public and the Baker family. Proceedings Overview - Presiding officer Ozzie Fumo explained that the review was required by Clark County Ordinance Chapter 2.12 after the District Attorney's Office declined to prosecute. - The ordinance did not provide subpoena power and did not allow other parties to call witnesses; the ombudsman was permitted to ask questions of the witness. - The rules of evidence were not strictly enforced, and no formal determination regarding the manner or cause of death was to be rendered. - Members of the public could submit written questions; none were offered. Incident and Investigation Findings - The decedent, Quentin Baker, was 28 years old and a Las Vegas resident. The child victim, Kentray Baker, was 3 years old and was Quentin Baker's son. - If he had survived, Baker's applicable charges would have included murder with a deadly weapon, kidnapping with a deadly weapon, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, domestic-violence-related assault with a deadly weapon, battery domestic violence, strangulation, child abuse, and battery with a deadly weapon against a first responder. - Autopsies conducted by Dr. Nathan Schaller on February 4, 2026, determined the cause of death for both Quentin Baker and Kentray Baker as multiple gunshot wounds; the manner of death was homicide. Quentin Baker's toxicology was positive for cannabis and ethanol. - Kentray Baker's gunshot wounds were described as an intermediate-range gunshot wound of the left buttocks with partial exit and a contact entrance gunshot wound of the head with exit. - Baker's firearm was a Glock 43X 9mm. Investigation revealed that seven rounds were fired from it, with one spent cartridge case jammed in the chamber and one live round remaining in the magazine. - Officer Damon O'Donnell, 26, hired in 2024, fired two rounds from a Springfield Prodigy 9mm. Officer Jonathan Lowe, 39, hired in 2019, fired three rounds from a Geissele MK4 .223 rifle. Lieutenant Peacock did not fire his weapon. All three had body-worn cameras activated. Timeline of Events - At 0119:23, RP called 911 and reported that Baker had slapped TIJ and was trying to take their son Kentray. At 0127:08, dispatch updated that Baker had shot TIJ's tire and left with Kentray. - Officers located Baker's unoccupied, running vehicle at the apartment complex entrance at 0131:53. Officers met and spoke with TIJ and RP at 0136:49. A spent cartridge case was located in the parking lot at 0139:26. - At 0152:07, Baker exited the apartment holding Kentray and walked toward officers. At 0153:09, Officer O'Donnell fired the first shot, followed closely by Officer Lowe. Baker also fired his weapon as he fell. - Officers approached to take Baker into custody at 0153:35; canine officer Camacho moved Kentray away at 0153:37 and carried him to the front of the complex at 0155:32 as an ambulance arrived. - Officers began life-saving measures on Baker at 0201:54. Clark County Fire Department arrived at 0210:2 and ceased medical aid for Baker at 0214:5. - Kentray arrived at UMC at 0221:52 and was pronounced deceased by Dr. Lewis at 0231. Victim Account and Threats - RP told investigators that she and Baker had been dating for seven years and had one child together. After Baker disclosed to TIJ that he was gay, an argument began. - According to RP, Baker slapped TIJ, pointed a gun at TIJ, punched RP in the head multiple times, and choked RP until she believed she was going to die. - Baker took Kentray, shot TIJ's vehicle tire, and later told RP that if police got involved he would kill Kentray and himself. He reportedly said, "If you don't tell them to call this shit off and if they try to come up these stairs I'm blowing Kentray's brains out and blowing mine out," and added that police would have to kill him. Officer and Witness Statements - Lieutenant Peacock stated he treated the incident as a hostage barricade, was concerned for Kentray's safety, and told the officer with the rifle to take the shot if he had it. After the shooting, he moved Baker's gun away and had Baker handcuffed. - Officer O'Donnell stated he saw Baker holding a handgun pointed at Kentray, gave verbal commands, and fired his second shot because Baker was still standing and still pointing the gun at Kentray after the first shot. He said he did not hear Lieutenant Peacock's "take the shot" command due to auditory exclusion. - Officer Lowe stated he aimed at Baker's right torso to avoid hitting Kentray and fired three shots because he feared for the safety of Kentray and his fellow officers. - Sergeant Allen stated he believed Baker also fired his weapon four or five times and that Officer O'Donnell may have thought Lieutenant Peacock's command was directed at him. - Detective Walter expressed the view that Baker "dictated the series of events" and that officers had no choice once Baker exited the apartment holding his son with a gun pointed at the child. He also acknowledged that firing at Baker created a potential risk to the child. Ombudsman Inquiry - Ombudsman Josh Tomchuk asked about the dynamic nature of the incident, dispatch codes, containment versus immediate action, why SWAT was not called, the air unit's recording, the source of the child's gunshot wounds, and whether officers' firing increased the risk to Kentray. - Detective Walter testified that body-worn camera evidence indicated Officer O'Donnell fired first, followed by Officer Lowe, and then Baker. He stated that Baker's repeated trigger pulls suggested voluntary discharges, though Baker could not be interviewed. - Detective Walter could not identify which weapon fired the bullets that struck Kentray, and the coroner did not attribute the child's wounds to a specific firearm. - Detective Walter confirmed that an air unit was overhead but that its recording did not capture the shooting because the camera was switching between normal and infrared modes at the time. No officer reported that helicopter noise impaired communication. - Detective Walter did not know why other armed witness officers present did not fire. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke or submitted written questions during the review. Key Outcomes - The review concluded without any formal determination regarding the manner or cause of death. - The Clark County District Attorney's Office's preliminary determination that no criminal prosecution of the officers was appropriate was the basis for the review; no contrary ruling was made. - The law enforcement investigation documents provided by the District Attorney's Office to the ombudsman and presiding officer were identified as public record. - A video recording of the entire proceeding was stated to be available on the Clark County website.

The San Diego City Council Rules Committee met on October 28, 2026, with Chair La Cava presiding. The committee approved two consent items, advanced an ordinance updating the Rules of Council, and heard an informational Ethics Commission presentation about expanding oversight to classified employees who file Form 700 statements of economic interest. All formal votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - Item 1: Approval of committee minutes from October 14, 2026. - Item 2: Amendment to San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 26 updating city clerk and department directors' records management responsibilities. - Councilmember Moreno moved approval and Councilmember Campio seconded; the consent agenda passed unanimously. Councilmember Elo-Rivera was absent for this vote. Public Comments & Testimony - In non-agenda public comment, Max Schmidt described being left homeless after a DMV ID delay and called for a federal investigation; Chair La Cava responded that DMV matters are state jurisdiction and mentioned Think Dignity's ID assistance program. - Joyce Sanyata questioned water-rate policy, conservation assumptions for high-end users, and why Proposition 218 was not connected earlier. - Liam Burton reported that his managed-encampment pilot housed 17 people in seven weeks and criticized law enforcement for arresting people instead of offering shelter. - Several speakers addressed surveillance and policing: Blair Beekman urged reducing or ending Flock ALPR cameras; Tony criticized the police chief for not following the Commission on Police Practices' recommendation to end racially motivated pretext stops; Francine Maxwell described pretextual stops targeting Tesla drivers and criticized Councilmember Kent Lee. - Crypto Bradley proposed renaming Highway 94 the "Reparations Highway" for five years with doubled infrastructure spending south of it. - John Stump discussed water sustainability, employee residency, and school quality; Judy Strang and Terry Ann Skelly asked about enforcement of rules regulating marijuana/hemp products and youth protections. - On the consent agenda, Max Schmidt opposed both items, Joy Sanyata supported the records-management change, and other speakers commented on records management, contract accountability, and public-comment time. - On Item 3, public comments included support for the updates, questions about the newspaper-of-general-circulation change, concerns about quasi-judicial bias, and a suggestion to consider 90-second public-comment periods. - On Item 4, commenters questioned why implementation took so long, asked whether the employee faced discipline, and expressed both support and concern about the proposed cost and local oversight. Discussion Items Item 3: Updates to the Rules of Council - Senior policy advisor Abby Reuter presented a package of technical updates: clarifying quasi-judicial applicant/appellant 10-minute presentation time; clarifying staff presentations; making the January 2026 temporary work-plan flexibility permanent; removing the repealed city official newspaper reference; allowing council-president selection at the first regular meeting after inauguration; allowing meeting shifts between council and committee chambers; allowing evening meetings at times other than 6 p.m.; clarifying that revenue measures can be heard by other committees; and administrative cleanup including removal of the Select Committee on the Cost of Living. - Chair La Cava called the changes technical edits rather than policy changes. Councilmember Elo-Rivera noted an inconsistency between in-person and virtual public-comment rules (Rules 2.6.1 and 2.6.2) and asked that the virtual rule include the same representative-identification requirement; Chair La Cava agreed to align the language with the City Attorney's office. - The City Clerk clarified that the newspaper of general circulation used for required notices is the Daily Transcript, not the Union-Tribune. Item 4: Informational Presentation on Ethics Commission Jurisdiction - Ethics Commission Executive Director Bryn Kervin and legislative manager Megan Curran presented. They explained that a 2015 city auditor hotline investigation found a classified city employee received about $3,000 in gifts from vendors and awarded those vendors option contracts worth millions of dollars. The case was referred to the FPPC, which closed it in 2021 with "violation found, no action." - Expanding the Ethics Commission's jurisdiction to classified employees who already file Form 700 would add approximately 919 classified positions in 25 departments, a 65% increase in the Commission's regulated community from about 1,500 people. It would not change who must file Form 700; it would add local enforcement and education. - Kervin estimated adequate funding would require roughly $700,000 to $880,000 annually for one additional investigator, one program manager, and one program coordinator. Implementation would require meet-and-confer obligations under the MMBA because most affected employees are in recognized employee organizations. - City Auditor Andy Henau confirmed the findings and noted the employee said they did not know the gifts had to be reported because classified employees did not receive Ethics Commission training. A separate city fact-finding recommendation was implemented. - Committee members discussed the need for resources and appropriate rules, and noted the threshold question of whether all approximately 919 employees should be included or only a subset. No formal action was taken. Key Outcomes - Consent items 1 and 2 passed unanimously (with Councilmember Elo-Rivera absent). - Item 3 passed unanimously, 5-0, recommending City Council adoption of an ordinance amending the Rules of Council; the City Attorney will also align virtual and in-person public-comment identification language. - Item 4 was informational only; no vote was taken. The committee will continue conversations about implementing the auditor's recommendation. - The meeting was adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting on January 27, 2027.

The V&T Commission met Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Carson City Community Center Robert “Bob” Crowell Board Room. Present were Chair Clay Mitchell, Vice Chair David Peterson, Treasurer Leah Kruse, and Secretary Stephanie Hicks, constituting a quorum. The commission unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes, the July/August accounts payable registers, and the July/August FY 2026/27 budget reports, then heard monthly staff updates on marketing, Polar Express, track maintenance, and operations. No public comment was offered in either public comment period. The agenda listed a 9:00 a.m. start; the chair adjourned the meeting at 10:10 a.m. Consent Calendar / Routine Approvals - September 22, 2026 minutes: Approved unanimously after correcting the first paragraph to state the meeting date of September 22, 2026 instead of August 26. - Accounts payable check registers: Approved unanimously as presented — $88,472.45 paid July 1–31, 2026, including $44,904.22 allocated to FY 2025/26 and paid in July as a GL correction for June expenses, and $95,872.91 paid August 1–31, 2026. - FY 2026/27 budget reports: Approved unanimously for July 2026, with adjusted revenue of $71,257.20 and expenses of $43,568.20, and for August 2026, with adjusted revenue of $128,246.04 and expenses of $144,516.53. The commission noted the bank account balance was $2,036,929.37 as of October 21, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public provided comment in person or online during either the opening or closing public comment period. Discussion Items Marketing Update - The marketing presenter, identified as Regina Flores on the agenda and referred to as Maria in the transcript, presented the third-quarter marketing report. Instagram organic views increased from about 7,000 in the second quarter to about 57,000 in the third quarter; a duplicated 57,700 figure on the Facebook slide was acknowledged as a display error. Facebook reach and engagement were driven mainly by paid ads, while Instagram benefited from organic content, reels, influencer posts, and collaborations with Carson City and Virginia City. - The paid digital campaign, run by Jalapeño Digital from late July through September 30, reached nearly 89,000 accounts, generated about 5,800 landing page views at an average cost of $0.51 per visit, and was credited with 323 attributed website purchases. - Commissioner Kruse expressed concern that the cost per landing page rose from $0.15 in Q2 to $0.51 in Q3 while visits rose only 14 percent, and asked whether the commission can measure actual ticket revenue generated from paid ads. She also asked whether the reported cost per purchase reflected only Meta or also the $1,200 per month Jalapeño Digital fee. Commissioner Peterson echoed the need for deeper purchase attribution through the Fair Harbor booking system. The marketing presenter responded that Meta’s attribution shows website purchases but not which specific tickets were bought. - Commissioners discussed content strategy: Instagram skews younger, while Facebook performs better with older audiences and historical/educational content; authentic train, onboard, and passenger-experience videos and reels worked well. The chair noted paid advertising is paused while the commission evaluates next year’s strategy. Commissioners discussed potentially dedicating a small paid-ad allocation for early 2027 ticket sales and agreed to continue the discussion in November. Polar Express Update - Sherry reported on behalf of Carla Wilson. Rehearsals are going well; the depot was being decorated; Dirty Dough cookies will be used for coach seats, and a new vendor will supply VIP special cookies, which should bring costs more in line with budget. - Ticket sales for Polar Express totaled $1,027,579, including trip protection, historical fees, and seating, compared with $1,008,195 at the same time last year. No ticket price increase was made. Remaining seats are primarily deluxe and coach, with many dates nearly sold out. The media night invitation is expected to go out late that day or the next morning; Commissioner Peterson asked that the Reno Tahoe Territory membership also be invited, which Sherry agreed to do. Track Maintenance Update - Sherry read Chris Fretter’s update: the track is in good condition; crews are midway through culvert and crossing cleanups; surfacing work to correct dips and ballast will begin in November; welding will follow, weather permitting, to improve ride comfort and reduce track wear for rail bikes and next season’s trains. Operations / Trains Report - With Tom Gray absent, Sherry provided the operations update. Final event-train results were below last year: the October wine train sold 97 of 170 seats this year versus 138 last year; the Twain train sold 80 of 140 seats this year versus 239 of 240 when it ran to Virginia City last year. Both trains were about 50 percent sold this year, compared with almost 99 percent last year. Sherry asked to brainstorm ways to return the Toast of the Canyon trains to near-sellout levels. - Commissioner Peterson, also speaking from his Virginia City Tourism Commission role, said public feedback showed people missed the Virginia City run and wanted to visit the Territorial Enterprise; some felt the price was too high without the full trip. Virginia City would be open to revitalizing Mark Twain Days and an integrated ticketing idea with local attractions. - Sherry also reported that Fair Harbor made a seating-configuration pricing error that charged Polar Express historical fees per bench instead of per seat; the error affected the biggest sales days and has been corrected. Fair Harbor has agreed to refund almost $5,300, with final confirmation from management still pending. 2027 season tickets go on sale November 1 through June 30, 2027. A new photographer, Playa Motion Pictures, is producing collateral. The depot backflow system was replaced by Public Works for a parts-only cost of $4,464. The audit remains on track for the November meeting, and the interest-bearing bank account is expected to be opened by then. Commissioner Comments & Announcements - Commissioner Peterson thanked Tom Gray’s team for the successful October rail bike operation, which will return in the spring. He reported vandalism and illegal dumping at Eureka Siding, with ballast torn up by off-road vehicles, and said Tom and Lindsay Boyer are exploring access closures. He also noted the 12-foot spike is completed and ready for installation before Polar Express, and the new murals by Rafael are installed. - Commissioner Kruse said she will attend the National Tour Association event and may miss the November 18 meeting; she updated her one-page marketing sheet for the trip. - Commissioner Hicks said Wood Rogers confirmed it found 2013/2014 engineering plans for the Overman Pit berm and will prepare a proposal; the firm will also provide annual track inspection cost information. - Chair Mitchell reported progress on the shuttle/transportation effort: no city vehicles are available, but a line has been identified on an ADA-compliant shuttle through tourism director Todd, with pricing to be brought back at the next meeting. Key Outcomes - Unanimously approved the September 22, 2026 minutes with the date correction. - Unanimously approved the July and August accounts payable check registers. - Unanimously approved the July and August FY 2026/27 budget reports. - Directed staff to prepare an earlier interlocal support request for the next fiscal year and to follow up on paid-advertising return-on-investment data and Fair Harbor purchase attribution. - Received updates on Polar Express, track maintenance, operations, the Fair Harbor refund, audit status, and the interest-bearing account; no action was taken on non-action reports. - Next meeting: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

The Board of Building Regulations Appeals met on October 28, 2026 (note: the agenda and minutes list the meeting date as October 21, 2026; this summary uses the date provided in the instructions). The sole item was a hearing on an appeal of a Notice and Order to Vacate for 960 Russell Avenue. The appeal was denied unanimously, and the city's enforcement action was upheld. Call to Order and Roll Call - Chair David Cooper called the meeting to order at 4:02 PM. All five board members were present: Chair Cooper, Vice Chair Craig Lawson, and Board Members Janeen Casebeer, John Gordon, and Eric Miller. Discussion Items - Appeal of Administrative Notice and Order to Vacate – 960 Russell Avenue (APN 015-082-046) - Supervising Code Enforcement Officer Cassidy Anderson presented on behalf of Code Enforcement Officer Lizette Marquez, who was absent. - The appeal was filed by property owner Benjamin E. Mares Sr. (the appellant). The city requested that the board deny the appeal and uphold the September 2, 2026 Notice and Order to Vacate. - Staff detailed a history of code violations beginning in August 2022, including unpermitted demolition of the roof, interior walls, bathroom, and front portion of the dwelling (including the kitchen); lack of required building permits for electrical system modifications; and discontinuation of water service due to non-payment (later restored on September 15, 2026). - The notice to vacate was issued based on multiple violations of Santa Rosa City Code (Sections 18-20.301.2, 18-20.111.1.3, 18-16.105.1) and California Health and Safety Code Section 17920, including lack of hot and cold water, lack of cooking facilities, unsafe electrical conditions, and structural hazards. - Staff responded to board questions, clarifying that the order to vacate does not prevent repairs, and that permits and inspections could allow reoccupancy. - The appellant did not appear at the hearing; board members noted his absence and closed the opportunity for his presentation. - No public comments were received, either in person or submitted in advance. Key Outcomes - Motion: Board Member Miller moved, seconded by Board Member Casebeer, to deny the appeal and uphold the city's Notice and Order to Vacate. - Vote: The motion carried 5-0 (Cooper, Lawson, Casebeer, Gordon, Miller all voting yes). - Effect: The Chief Building Official's decision stands; the property at 960 Russell Avenue remains subject to the order to vacate. The meeting adjourned at 4:25 PM.

The Carson City Consolidated Municipality Liquor Hearings Officer convened at 8:30 a.m. on October 28, 2026, in Community Development, BRIC Conference Room A, 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV. The hearing covered two liquor license applications. Because the item 4A applicant was absent, item 4B was heard first. No public comments were received. Note: The agenda and transcript identify the meeting date as October 21, 2026, while the date supplied for this summary is October 28, 2026. Public Comments - No public comments were made during either public comment period. Item 4B - Tavern/Bar Liquor License: Rec Room Tap Room - Christopher Fredlund, liquor manager for CR Fredlund, LLC d/b/a Rec Room Tap Room, 510 E. John Street, Carson City, NV 89706, applied for Tavern/Bar Liquor License LIQUOR-010370-2026. Fredlund was present, stated he had never run a bar before, and said progress was moving well with hopes to open before Thanksgiving. - Staff added late material: a Carson City Health Department report. The health department's condition required a final construction inspection to be completed before opening, with all open violations resolved. Neither Fredlund nor the Hearing Officer was aware of any open violations. - The Hearing Officer observed that the report did not include a previously discussed condition about avoiding contamination of appliances from construction dust. Because the finished floor was not yet complete, the Hearing Officer added a condition that no appliances may be stored inside the building until all floor work is complete. Fredlund agreed. - The Hearing Officer reviewed liquor-law expectations: no service to minors, mandatory carding, server training for the applicant and employees, sheriff's office decoy compliance checks, and possible fines or license revocation for violations. - The Hearing Officer noted that Carson City Health and Human Services approved the facility to purchase and store liquor on site. - The Hearing Officer approved the license, subject to the staff report conditions, the health department's condition, and the Hearing Officer's added appliance condition. Item 4A - Packaged Liquor License: Eagle Gas and Food - Satish Kumar, liquor manager for Carson Petro LLC d/b/a Eagle Gas and Food, 1360 S. Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701, applied for Packaged Liquor License LIQUOR-010786-2026. Kumar was not present. - The Hearing Officer took a five-minute break and reconvened at 8:41 a.m. to allow additional time for the applicant to arrive. The applicant did not appear, so the Hearing Officer took no action on item 4A. Key Outcomes - Approved CR Fredlund, LLC d/b/a Rec Room Tap Room's Tavern/Bar Liquor License with conditions, including the health department's final-construction-inspection condition and the Hearing Officer's no-appliance-storage-until-floor-completion condition. - Took no action on Carson Petro LLC d/b/a Eagle Gas and Food's Packaged Liquor License application because the applicant was absent. - Adjourned after the second public comment period, with no public comment.

The Urban & Economic Development (UED) Committee met on October 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time in Room 411, One Technology Center. Chair Anthony Archie called the meeting to order. Note: The agenda and transcript indicate a 10:30 AM start, while the provided timestamp (2026-10-28 16:30:00+00:00) corresponds to 11:30 AM CT; this discrepancy is acknowledged. The committee considered appointments, a budget amendment, a rezoning, a human remains ordinance, and received an update from the Homelessness Working Group. Appointments and Reappointments - Tonya Grant – Appointment to Tulsa Housing Authority (Item 2): Grant, a 15-year resident of THA housing, was introduced as an appointee to replace Sheila Johnson Brown for a term expiring January 20, 2029. She expressed a desire to be a voice for residents. No vote was taken; the appointment will be considered by the full City Council on November 4, 2026. - Nathalie Cornett – Reappointment to Infrastructure Development Advisory Board (IDAB) (Item 3): Cornett, a land use attorney, was reappointed for a term expiring September 30, 2029. She has attended 9 of 11 meetings. She stated her philosophy of improving systems. No vote taken; forwarded to council. - Bob Jack – Reappointment to IDAB (Item 4): Jack, with 50 years in construction, was reappointed for a term expiring September 30, 2029. He has attended all 11 meetings. He discussed IDAB’s collaboration with city staff on permitting and data. No vote taken; forwarded to council. Consent Calendar No items were placed on a consent calendar. All items were considered individually. Public Comments & Testimony No members of the public spoke during the meeting. Discussion Items - Item 5 – Budget Amendment (Sewer Capital Projects): The committee considered an ordinance transferring $52,878 from the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant Lagoon No. 7 project to the Haikey Creek Lift Station project. Jared from the Budget Office explained it cleans up completed projects. Councilwoman Lakin noted the infrastructure supports housing development. The item was forwarded to the full council for same-day consideration. - Item 6 – Rezoning Z-7871 (RS-1 to AG-R): The committee reviewed a request to rezone approximately 2.5 acres from RS-1 to AG-R to allow horses on the property. Councilwoman Lakin reported that neighbors prefer RS-1 but may be open to discussing a switch to RE for other lots. The Planning Commission had recommended approval 6-0. The committee voted to forward the rezoning to the full council; the transcript does not record the committee vote tally. - Item 7 – Ordinance on Human Remains and Cultural Artifacts: Councilwoman Hall-Harper presented a proposed new Chapter 3 of Title 7, “Human Remains and Cultural Artifacts,” establishing procedures for protection, consultation, identification, treatment, and reinterment of remains connected to racial violence or historically marginalized Black communities. The ordinance includes descendant-centered consultation, a review panel, reinterment and memorialization standards, and responsibilities for city projects and regulated development. Amendments were discussed: - Exemption for planned government-sponsored investigations from work stoppage. - Risk-based pre-construction review for documented high-risk sites. - Penalties not to conflict with state felony statutes. - Tying the ordinance to Resolution 2113 (June 2, 2021). - Requirement to cover remains believed to be of African descent with the Pan-African flag during transfer. - Requirement for written explanation when city decisions differ from descendant consensus. Council members debated geographic scope and treatment of veterans’ remains. Dr. Alicia O’Neal, an archaeologist, presented artifacts from the Langston/Tulsa collection that highlight the need for preservation. The committee did not vote but forwarded the ordinance to the full council for a vote that evening. - Item 8 – Homelessness Working Group Update: Council members Lakin, Bellis, Decter Wright, and Gilbert presented standardized reporting metrics and budget formats for Safe Move Tulsa. Key statistics: - Goal: 1,300 people exit homelessness by end of 2026. - As of October 20, 2026: 792 people had exited (260+ through subsidy/stabilization, 500 through rapid exit). - Return-to-homelessness rate (within 12 months of exit): under 5% among those tracked. - 12 encampments decommissioned and maintained closed. - Funding: $6 million public (ARPA, opioid, coronavirus relief) + $5 million private. ARPA funds fully expended or invoiced; opioid funds committed to current placements. - The committee discussed quarterly appropriation structure; administrators noted that $1.5 million per quarter limits capacity to make long-term commitments and adjust to scale. Council members expressed willingness to be flexible on funding cadence. - A live performance dashboard is available at safeMoveTulsa.com; quarterly reports will be presented to the committee. Key Outcomes - Appointments: The committee forwarded the appointments of Tonya Grant (THA), Nathalie Cornett (IDAB), and Bob Jack (IDAB) to the full City Council for a vote on November 4, 2026. - Budget Amendment: The ordinance transferring $52,878 between sewer capital projects was forwarded to the full council for same-day approval. - Rezoning Z-7871: The committee advanced the rezoning request to the full council with a recommendation (implied approval). - Human Remains Ordinance: The committee forwarded the proposed ordinance to the full council for a vote on October 28, 2026, after incorporating amendments. Councilwoman Hall-Harper agreed to meet with concerned experts afterwards. - Homelessness Reporting: The committee endorsed the performance dashboard and budget reporting format. The Homelessness Working Group will continue to evaluate funding needs and may recommend adjustments to the quarterly allocation structure to avoid impeding progress. Adjournment The meeting adjourned after completing all agenda items.

The Los Angeles City Council met on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, for a regular meeting followed by a special meeting. No agenda or minutes were included in the source material, and the transcript does not record the meeting's start or end time. The raw transcript also includes LA City TV-style feature segments; this summary covers only the formal council proceedings. The council approved routine items, authorized litigation settlements, created a Boyle Heights mitigation response fund after the Lineage warehouse fire, passed a citywide oil-drilling phaseout ordinance, mourned Dolores Huerta, and received a delegation from Gwangju, South Korea. Consent Calendar - The minutes of October 27, 2026, were approved on a motion by Councilmember Hutt, seconded by Councilmember Yaroslavsky. Commendatory resolutions were approved on a motion by Councilmember McCosker, seconded by Councilmember Blumenfield. - Items 1 through 6, for which public hearings had been held, were approved. Item 6 was later reconsidered, amended, and approved again by 14 ayes. - Item 7 was held, then amended and approved by 14 ayes. - Items 8 and 11 through 14 were approved by 14 ayes. Items 9 and 10 were approved by 13 ayes after Councilmember Park recused herself over a potential conflict involving an economic interest in Beam Global, an EV charging company. Public Comments & Testimony - The council expected more than 80 in-person speakers and allotted 45 minutes for regular-meeting public comment; callers also testified by telephone and Zoom. - Many Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles residents, workers, and community organizations spoke in support of item 15, asking for a mitigation response fund after the Lineage warehouse fire. They described smoke, foul odors, pest infestations, higher electricity bills, missed work, and lasting health problems. Speakers identified Proyecto Pastoral, Inner City Struggle, Union de Vecinos, the LA Tenants Union, Community Power Collective, and other groups. One unincorporated East LA resident asked that aid not be restricted to Boyle Heights or an arbitrary one-mile radius. - During the special meeting, numerous speakers supported the oil-drilling phaseout, including members of the Stand LA coalition, NRDC, Food and Water Watch, the Center for Biological Diversity, Black Women for Wellness, and clergy. They called for protecting frontline communities, revoking permits at the Warren E&P and Murphy drill sites, and shortening the 20-year phaseout period. A few callers opposed the phaseout, arguing that gas prices should be lowered and that drilling was not the cause of allergies. - Union representatives from the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters raised concerns about Executive Directive 1 projects, alleging wage theft and inadequate labor standards, and asked the city to conduct independent payroll audits. - Several public comments were disruptive or off-topic. Council leaders issued warnings, expelled at least one caller, and apologized to the chamber for profanity and hate speech. Discussion Items - Councilmember Lee introduced Mayor Kim Pyungne of Namgu District, Gwangju, South Korea, who was serving a historic third term and had recently become chair of an association representing 229 Korean local governments. The council presented a certificate to his delegation, which included the Jongzia Arts Ensemble, six young professional musicians with developmental disabilities who were scheduled to perform at the United Nations on November 2. - The council marked the death of Dolores Huerta. Councilmembers delivered tributes to the labor and civil-rights leader, and the council observed a moment of silence. The council and Mayor Bass arranged to light City Hall in her honor. - Item 15 established a mitigation response fund for Boyle Heights communities affected by the Lineage warehouse fire, which Councilmember Jurado said had continued to affect families and businesses since June 17. The motion was approved by 14 ayes. - Special item 1, the citywide oil drilling phaseout ordinance, prohibits new oil and gas drilling and phases out existing extraction in Los Angeles. Councilmember Yaroslavsky described 14 years of organizing, the city attorney's legal review, additional CEQA documents, Appendix E credibility findings, state authority under AB 3233, and Culver City's earlier model. Councilmembers Park, McCosker, Nazarian, and Jurado supported the ordinance. It passed with 13 ayes. - Special item 2, an amendment to the Cornfield/Royal Cycle specific plan as described by the clerk, was also approved and, like item 1, directed to go forthwith. Closed Session Litigation Settlements The council approved settlement recommendations by 14 ayes for 17 closed-session items, authorizing expenditures of $7,863,000; $115,000; $165,000; $190,000; $200,000; $225,000; $362,500; $127,500; $490,000; $700,000; $550,000; $4,100,000; $17,500,000; $1,000,000; $9,000,000; and $10,000,000. One item recommended rejecting a settlement. The clerk initially read the final case name as Janice Marie Horta but later clarified item 32 as NASCO Petroleum LLC v. City of Los Angeles. Key Outcomes - Item 6 as amended: 14 ayes. Item 7 as amended: 14 ayes. Items 8 and 11 through 14: 14 ayes. Items 9 and 10: 13 ayes with Councilmember Park recused. - Item 15, Boyle Heights Lineage fire mitigation response fund: 14 ayes. - Closed-session litigation package, including rejection of the item 32 settlement: 14 ayes. - Special item 1, oil drilling phaseout, and special item 2, Cornfield/Royal Cycle specific plan amendment: 13 ayes; both were sent forthwith. - The council honored Dolores Huerta by lighting City Hall, and adjourned in memory of Annette Shapiro and Oshin Keshishian.

Note: The provided metadata lists the meeting date as October 28, 2026; however, the transcript indicates the meeting was actually held on November 2, 2026. This summary follows the metadata date for the title. Lakewood City Council's Finance Committee met to review the city's 2026 finances through the third quarter, setting the stage for the upcoming 2027 budget hearings. Chair Kyle Baker presided; Councilperson Strebig was excused. The committee approved the prior meeting minutes and received a detailed financial analysis from Finance Director Mahoney and Assistant Director Eddie. Consent Calendar - Moved and seconded to excuse Councilperson Strebig's absence (she was unwell); approved by voice vote. - Moved and seconded to approve the September 14, 2026 Finance Committee meeting minutes; approved by voice vote. Discussion Items - 2026 Third-Quarter Financial Review - General fund receipts were just over 75% of budget; expenditures were exactly 75% through September 30, 2026. - 2026 includes 27 biweekly pay periods (vs. 26 in a typical year); a reserve of about $1.5 million was budgeted for the extra payroll. - Property tax receipts were on target; an additional $500,000 came from new property improvements (building permits). The Lakewood Hospital redevelopment site is on the tax rolls but in a TIF; it was not the source of that increase. - Income tax receipts were about 2.4% ahead of last year; 2027 budget projects a conservative 2% increase. - Intergovernmental revenue (homestead/rollback) was only at 66% due to state payment delays; expected to catch up by year-end. - Hotel tax: the county collects 6.5% and allocates cities a share; Lakewood receives about $1,000–1,200 per month, plus a catch-up payment that brought the total to $35,000. Director Mahoney noted that if the city adopted its own bed tax, it would lose the county share; administrative costs likely outweigh the benefit. - Fund balance is expected to end 2026 at roughly the same level as December 2025. - Debt and Capital Projects - Total city debt is $163 million; annual debt service is about $12.5 million, of which about $6.3 million is paid from non-sewer/water funds, with $8.9 million in revenue available for that portion. - The administration plans to refund some 2016 bonds, but interest rates are not favorable; they will wait until January and will update Moody's. Moody's rating is unchanged. - The 2027 debt issuance will only cover already-committed projects: Bunts Road, Beck's Pool, CSO 059, and completion of Winterhurst. - Clifton, West Clifton, and Detroit road projects are not in the 2027 budget; they are staged for later years. - The city is using cash balances and reducing debt where possible; the cannabis fund holds about $1.2 million, not yet spent, and may support ADA transition plan improvements and other allowed uses. - Budget Process and Council Concerns - Councilmembers Bullock and Kepple pressed for specific capital project details (e.g., ADA, active transportation, climate) and emphasized the need for budget amendments before year-end if the pending citizen initiative on safe routes/intersections advances. - Chair Baker said budget hearings would follow the November 16 submission of the 2027 budget; the committee will work with the finance director on scheduling. Key Outcomes - Approved the September 14, 2026 committee minutes (voice vote). - Excused Councilperson Strebig (voice vote). - Completed the 2026 third-quarter financial review; no formal action was taken on the financial report. - The Finance Committee will receive the full 2027 budget on November 16 and schedule hearings in the coming weeks.

The Spearfish City Council held a study session on October 28, 2026, primarily to review the upcoming City Council and Board of Adjustment agendas for November 2, 2026. No formal votes were taken, as this was a preparatory meeting. Staff presented several items planned for final action at the next regular council meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public provided comments, either in person or online. Discussion Items - Board of Adjustment Agenda (Nov. 2, 2026): Planning Technician Vaughn reviewed a variance request resulting from a right-of-way vacation. The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions related to a ditch company easement. Council members discussed homeowner responsibility for potential damage. - City Council Agenda (Nov. 2, 2026): - Consent Calendar: Included meeting minutes, the September Treasurer's Report, and an access agreement with the owner of 420 North Meyer to remove a hazardous cottonwood tree on city property using the owner's land. Rex explained the tree is dead and leaning. - Proclamation: VFW Buddy Poppy Day. - Added/Adjusted Wages: List of new wages for staff changes. - Community Development: Two final plats: 1) a combination of two lots in the ETJ (public hearing required, positive staff and planning commission recommendation); 2) Spring Creek Ranch LLC subdivision of 120 acres into three large lots off Highway 85 North. A development agreement will formalize no city road maintenance obligation and require future improvements for further subdivision or commercial development. - Finance: - Renewal of 41 liquor and wine licenses (annual). - Transfer of $1,228,285.28 from the general fund to the second penny sales tax fund to pay off the 2015 sales tax refunding bond, as budgeted. - First reading of an ordinance to supplement the 2026 budget by $293,205.48 for a front-end loader with VPO attachment (originally budgeted for 2027). - Approval of a four-year managed print services contract with AB Business Solutions at $3,268.41/month (down from $4,015.16/month). The new contract pools all prints for flexibility; excess print fees still apply. - Fire Department: - Correcting an oversight to allow all eligible department members to receive negotiated wildland fire pay rates. - Approval of a $56,218.95 contract with Structural Dynamics to independently evaluate the fire training tower under construction at the old sawmill property. Staff identified installation issues and missing materials; the engineer will inspect the structure, recommend fixes, and provide inspection during restart. - Upfitting (lights, sirens, radios) for a Type 6 vehicle; one more phase (pumper) remains, and the total project is expected to come in under budget. - Parks: A short-term lease extension for the Northern Hills Chinook Hockey Club to continue operating a temporary ice rink at Hillsview property. The extension maintains current terms while a long-term lease is being developed (expected in one to two months). The club needs the long-term lease for fundraising. - Public Works: - Agreement with But Electric for electrical service at the sawmill property ($130,000). - Acceptance of the downtown mill and overlay project to award an early completion bonus. - Final change order for the mainline pavement marking project: a decrease of $3,800. - Award of the 2027 biosolids hauling contract to Forton Trucking and Excavation for a little over $60,000 (two bidders, $8,000 difference). - Final change order for the Colorado Boulevard improvement project (dollar amount to be provided Monday). - Publication of Wages: No action required; for minutes compliance. - Departmental Discussion: City Administrator Scott announced the State of the Community on November 5th and a meet-and-greet for the new city administrator at Hudson Hall from 4:30–6:00 PM. First round interviews for the Community Development Director position will occur the next day. An ETJ working group meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 30, at 10:00 AM at Hudson Hall. Key Outcomes - The council took no formal action; all items will be considered for final approval at the November 2, 2026 City Council meeting. - Staff will finalize dollar amounts for certain public works change orders before the Monday agenda. - The council was reminded of upcoming events (State of the Community, ETJ working group).