The Public Meeting Index

The Saint Paul Budget Committee, chaired by Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson, met on October 28, 2026, to review the 2027 budget proposals for the City Attorney's Office (CAO) and the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS). Discussions centered on staffing levels, the sustainability of grant-funded positions, the increasing burden of data practices compliance, and the need for clearer metrics to evaluate the impact of community safety investments. Discussion Items City Attorney's Office (CAO): City Attorney Irene Gow presented the CAO's 2027 budget, prioritizing technology, data practices, and a new civil attorney. - Data Practices: CAO requested two new Data Practices Specialists to address a historic surge in requests. The city is on track to receive over 24,000 total requests in 2026, up from 1,569 general city requests in 2025. Council President Noecker questioned the long-term strategy of adding staff versus adopting technological solutions. CAO argued legal review requirements necessitate the additional capacity regardless of technology improvements. - Immigrant Legal Defense: A $300,000 carry-forward from 2026 was requested for the Immigrant Legal Defense and Naturalization Support program. CAO explained the funds were unspent due to prioritizing work related to Operation Metro Surge. Councilmember Kim voiced strong support for the carry-forward, citing continued impacts of immigration enforcement in Saint Paul. - Separation Ordinance: CAO estimated that implementing the new Separation Ordinance would require approximately 800 hours of staff time for annual training and reporting, supporting the request for additional staffing support. - Operations: CAO noted a paralegal position was cut, and a senior attorney position was under-filled to an associate level to meet reduction targets. Remaining ARPA funds were proposed for a one-time victim witness position. Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS): ONS Director Toy Vic Savan presented the 2027 budget, highlighting the challenge of maintaining current staffing levels as temporary grants expire. - Funding Cliffs: The DOJ grant supporting the Familiar Faces program ends in May 2027. ONS is requesting to roll over $366,000 in remaining ARPA funds to sustain the team. A 0.5 FTE is also proposed for transfer to general funding. Council President Noecker expressed concern about the large number of positions (6.5 FTEs) that will need new funding or general fund support in 2028. - Performance Metrics: Councilmembers Johnson, Bowie, and Kim emphasized the need for quantified data on caseloads and program impact (e.g., Project Peace life coaches) to better justify funding and advocate for the office, especially as other community safety programs (CARES, Co-Responders) are being discontinued. Director Savan stated the evaluation showed their work is 'saving lives'. - Downtown Cameras: Funds originally allocated for downtown cameras were re-obligated to support data management and dashboarding for Project Peace, as ONS lacked the staffing to implement the camera program. - General Fund Shifts: ONS utilized unspent grant funds to relieve general fund pressure in prior years. These expenses are shifting back to the general fund in 2027, including a $160,000 community grants program. Key Outcomes - CAO Data Practices: CAO will follow up on correlations between policing incidents and data practice request volumes. - ONS Performance Data: ONS was directed by Chair Johnson and Councilmember Bowie to provide quantified workload data (caseloads, service interactions) for Project Peace and Familiar Faces staff to improve budget justifications and public narratives. - General Fund Impact: Council President Noecker flagged the $160,000 community grants line item returning to the general fund and requested confirmation from ONS. The committee noted the significant pressure on ONS as other community-first safety responses are discontinued. - No Formal Votes: The meeting was a discussion and did not include formal votes on the budget.

This meeting was convened by Counselor Donna Moore, Chair of Public Safety and District 2 representative, to address community concerns about public safety, substance use, and visible homelessness in Syracuse. Representatives from leading service agencies, the school district, and individuals with lived experience provided testimony, largely shifting the framing of the issue from a behavioral crisis to a systemic housing market crisis driven by stagnant rental subsidies and a lack of deeply affordable units. Public Comments & Testimony - Megan Stewart (Housing and Homeless Coalition): Reported that 98% of the homeless population is in shelter nightly, representing one of the lowest unsheltered rates in New York State. Noted a 30% reduction in street homelessness in the past year. Asserted the core problem is that the DSS rental allowance of $386 per month cannot rent any apartment in the current market. The coordinated entry list has 1,000 people, but only 15% are placed annually due to supply constraints. - Michelle McElroy (ACR Health): Serves 10,000 individuals annually across nine counties. Stated the increased visibility of unhoused people is due to displacement from hidden encampments (e.g., Inner Harbor), not an increase in the homeless population itself. - John Tamino (In My Father's Kitchen): Manages street outreach for 70+ individuals, 95% with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Housed 27 people since May 1, 2026, and 499 over 15 years. Reported a shifting demographic: younger people (20-somethings) and more women. Estimated out-of-county influx at only 2%. - Scott (Lived Experience, 65): Described being beaten and robbed in the system. Stated Syracuse Police arrest people for trespassing and park ordinance violations due to lack of housing. Criticized agency coordination, saying applications can be dropped when starting with another provider. Attributed the drug crisis to a chemical called "spike" which induces violent psychosis. Pleaded for basic human dignity and visibility. - Helio Health Representative (Mike): Served 20,000 people regionally in 2025. Operates a crisis intervention team in Syracuse. Confirmed the rise of "spike" causing psychosis-like symptoms, complicating diagnosis. Highlighted the severe staffing crisis and low wages as a barrier to expanding services. - Mike Malara (Catholic Charities): Runs an 80-bed men's shelter (often housing 100+) and a hospitality center serving 40-50 people nightly who refuse shelter. Provides case management for 70-80 families in motels. Advocated for a 24/7 hospitality center model to provide continuous, safe engagement. - Janel Milana (Syracuse City School District): Reported a 10% identification rate for students experiencing unstable housing, including an increase in unaccompanied youth. Outlined the profound academic and emotional trauma: long bus rides, inability to stabilize, increased anxiety, and substance use among youth. - Laquita Drummond (Lived Experience): Stated she does not fit the categorical requirements (no chronic illness, mental health diagnosis, or substance abuse) yet has been homeless for two years. Criticized warming center rules (sleeping in chairs, forced eviction at 6 AM with all bags). Alleged drug use and inconsistent enforcement at the Rescue Mission. Implored the council to "see us" and address the system's dehumanization. - Mohammed Cham (Community Advocate): Proposed learning from cities like Denver. Argued for job creation as a key component of dignity and stability. Called for a formal consensus-building process between the city, county, and all stakeholders. Discussion Items - Crisis Framing: Housing Market vs. Behavioral Health: A strong consensus emerged among providers and councilors that the primary driver is the lack of deeply affordable/low-income housing. Councilor Cloud argued for returning to the "low-income housing" model (30-50% AMI) over "affordable housing" (70-80% AMI), citing the demolition of Cherry Hill and loss of other complexes as direct causes of displacement. - Substance Use Trends ("Spike"): A councilor noted increased aggression. Scott and the Helio representative confirmed "spike" is a highly dangerous synthetic drug causing violent psychosis, making it difficult to distinguish from severe mental illness. - Barriers to New Shelter Models: Counselor Moore's proposal for a massive pod-style facility (modeled after Milwaukee) was met with cautious optimism. Providers warned that the staffing crisis (low wages, high turnover for licensed clinicians) is a massive obstacle. In My Father's Kitchen raised concerns about safety in large congregate settings. - Geographic Concentration of Services: A discussion on whether shelters could be sited in rural areas to aid recovery. Providers cited funding rules (cost per unit calculations, accessibility, proximity to bus lines and support services) as systemic barriers to deconcentrating services from the urban core. Key Outcomes - Continued Collaboration: Counselor Moore committed the City Council to an ongoing partnership with the County Legislature (meeting scheduled for November 16, 2026) and the service providers, explicitly including the perspectives of individuals with lived experience (Scott and Laquita). - Identification of Systemic Gaps: Major gaps identified include the need for a 24/7 low-barrier engagement center, an update to the DSS rental budget, better agency coordination to prevent clients losing their place on housing lists, and a strategy to address the synthetic drug crisis. - Shift in Public Narrative: The forum successfully broadened the conversation from personal failings and law enforcement to systemic housing market failure, stagnant subsidies, and the need for significant investment in permanent supportive housing and deeply affordable units.

The Jersey City Planning Board met on October 28, 2026, beginning at 5:39 p.m., with seven commissioners present and a quorum. The agenda included annual contracts and reorganization, the 2027 meeting calendar, recommendations on redevelopment plans and the Green Acres open-space inventory, and several site plan and subdivision applications. Public testimony was heard on major items. New Business, Contracts, and Annual Organization - Board attorney contract: The board voted unanimously to retain the Law Office of Santo T. Alampi LLC as planning board attorney for the coming year. - Stenographer contract: The board voted unanimously to approve the Precision Reporting contract for certified shorthand reporter services for the coming year. - Annual reorganization: The board re-elected Vidya Gangadin as Chair (6-0-1, Chair abstaining) and Elizabeth Wick as Vice Chair (6-0-1, Vice Chair abstaining), and approved Cam and Ben as Secretary and Deputy Secretary (7-0). - 2027 meeting calendar: Commissioners discussed but declined to add a second November 2027 meeting, citing the holiday season and family and travel obligations; the calendar as presented was approved unanimously, with special meetings to be considered as needed. Discussion Items - Powerhouse Arts District Redevelopment Plan amendments (P2025-0125): Staff presented city council-requested changes to the Powerhouse Arts District plan, including a two-tier affordable-housing bonus: developments providing 15% affordable units would receive an FAR of 15:1 and a maximum height of 21 stories/225 feet, while developments providing 20% or more affordable units would receive an FAR of 21:1 and 28 stories/290 feet; a 5-foot stepback along Morgan Street beginning at the 9th story; and added RFP language for the 501(c)(3) arts space. The board voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council adopt the amendments. - Certified artists: The board approved the certified artist applications recommended by staff. - Green Acres / Chapter 239 amendments (ROSI): Staff presented the updated Recreation and Open Space Inventory (ROSI), last updated in 2013, including a September 24, 2026 map and October 16, 2026 list. The update covers 195.73 fee-simple Green Acres acres and 214.76 total Green Acres-encumbered acres and is needed for state reimbursement. The board voted unanimously to recommend City Council adoption of the Chapter 239 amendments. - 62-72 Montgomery Street amendments (P2026-0116): The applicant requested approval to substitute revised easement and developer agreements for the previously approved 56-story, 600-unit project with 90 affordable units and 13,198 square feet of publicly accessible open space, including a 3,400-square-foot dog run. HUD declined to subordinate its mortgage but provided a non-disturbance agreement; the revised easement was already approved by the JCRA. The board approved the amendment unanimously. - 176 Palisade Avenue area-in-need-of-redevelopment investigation (P2026-0156): Staff presented a detailed study of 14 parcels around the former Christ Hospital campus, recommending designation as an area in need of redevelopment with condemnation, except for 188 and 202 Palisade Avenue. Findings included vacant and deteriorated buildings, a structurally stressed hospital cantilevered over the Palisades cliff, stormwater runoff from impervious lots, and multiple statutory criteria under the Local Housing Redevelopment Law. The board voted 5-0 with three recusals to recommend the designation to City Council. - 506 Summit Avenue (P2025-0169): This preliminary/final site plan application was continued to December 8, 2026. Counsel reported that a court hearing that afternoon resulted in a judicial direction that the board not consider circulation or drainage at West Street; because those elements are integral to the application, the board agreed to defer. - 30-40 Newport Parkway amendments (P2026-0071): The board approved amendments to the previously approved lobby and amenity building connecting two 33-story towers, including a height increase from 12 to 14 feet, revised facade materials, interior layout changes, and a reconfigured green roof with the same building footprint and amenity use. Approval was conditioned on the applicant working with the transportation division on driveway width and pedestrian crossing improvements. - 274-276 Columbia Avenue subdivision and site plan (P2026-0089/P2026-0090): The board approved a minor subdivision of a 7,770-square-foot R1 lot into two lots of approximately 3,877 and 3,893 square feet, and a minor site plan for two attached four-unit buildings plus rear ADUs, with no variances. Both approvals were unanimous with staff conditions. - 179 Liberty Avenue (P2026-0009): The board approved a preliminary/final major site plan for a seven-unit residential building, one unit below the eight allowed on the oversized 50-by-155-foot lot, with seven parking spaces, seven bicycle spaces, green roof trays totaling 2,155 square feet, and stormwater detention. Conditions include working with a forester on tree viability, adding wheel stops, replacing vinyl siding with fiber cement, and complying with the staff memo. - 54 Jones Street amendments (P2026-0087): The board approved amendments to a previously approved 30-story, 190-unit building with 21 affordable units. The amendment expands the mezzanine by 1,283 square feet to house PSE&G and mechanical equipment, increasing the building height from 312 feet to 313.5 feet and the story count from 30 to 31 because a mezzanine counts as a story under the Land Development Ordinance. All prior conditions remain. - 130 Bay Street / Chelsea Piers signage (P2026-0075): The board approved a minor site plan with variance for two blade signs, one wall sign, and a flag at 130 Bay Street for Chelsea Piers Fitness's first New Jersey location. The requested variance was for a second blade sign beyond the one-per-tenant limit. The applicant agreed to comply with Historic Preservation Commission conditions; the board noted it cannot regulate sign content. - Resolution memorization: The board voted 6-0-1 to memorialize resolutions for previously decided applications, including 26 Bright Street, 833-835 Pavonia Avenue, 85-89 Ocean Avenue/110 Seaview Avenue, 146 Academy Street, 107 Morgan Street, and 364 Fifth Street. Councilman Little abstained because he had not been present for all of those cases. Public Comments & Testimony - Catherine Moore (140 Bay Street) on Powerhouse Arts District: Expressed support for development but requested a 10-foot, rather than 5-foot, stepback along Morgan Street to preserve light, air, privacy, and quality of life for nearby residents; she said the community should receive a better deal, not just opposition. - Charles Harrington (Connell Foley, for the applicant) on Powerhouse Arts District: Opposed a 10-foot stepback, arguing it would reduce floor plates, harm constructability, and jeopardize affordability; supported the 5-foot stepback. - Samuel Pott (Nimbus Dance / Nimbus Art Center, artistic director/founder) on Powerhouse Arts District: Endorsed the project, called the arts-space investment a major commitment to Jersey City's arts infrastructure, and praised the increased affordable-housing contribution. - Catherine Moore on Green Acres/ROSI: Noted the map shows little substantial park space in the waterfront area where the master plan anticipates large residential growth, and urged more open space. - Caitlin Duffy (Save Our Hospital Coalition) on 176 Palisade Avenue: Supported the investigation and returning the property to community use; cited $3.4 million in reported back taxes, and said Jersey City has about 1.2 hospital beds per 1,000 residents versus a 2.4 national average, falling to about 0.6 per 1,000 during commuter rush hours. - Sub Faruqi (owner of 212 Palisade Avenue): Opposed designation, said his family has maintained the pharmacy and building for 26 years, wants to stay, and disputed the characterization of the property. - Teresa Constantino (202 Palisade Avenue): Said hospital-owned properties had been left to rot for years, residents were not contacted, and she objected to receiving a grass ticket despite having no grass. - Kate Donnelly (RNA board member): Supported the staff study while backing homeowners at 188 and 202 Palisade; asked for a smaller medical footprint, emergency services, park space, affordable housing, preservation of the former nurses residence, and no windfall for private equity. - Liberty Avenue neighbors (Maria Di Nisio, Nicola Zachariah, Sergio Burgos): Opposed the 179 Liberty Avenue seven-unit project, citing parking shortages, trash and rodent issues, density, stormwater and flooding concerns, loss of backyard trees and green space, and construction disruption. Key Outcomes - Retained board attorney and stenographer; reorganized board leadership; approved the 2027 calendar. - Recommended Powerhouse Arts District plan amendments to City Council. - Approved certified artists and recommended Green Acres/Chapter 239 ordinance changes to City Council. - Approved Montgomery Street, Newport Parkway, Columbia Avenue, Liberty Avenue, Jones Street, and Bay Street applications; continued 506 Summit Avenue to December 8, 2026. - Recommended the 176 Palisade Avenue area in need of redevelopment with condemnation to City Council by a 5-0-3 vote.

The Winter Park City Commission held its regular meeting on October 28, 2026, beginning at 3:30 PM. Key actions included approving a conditional use for the Winter Park Day Nursery's expansion, advancing the Z Properties Group office project on first reading, tabling a mixed-use synagogue/townhome project, and addressing community concerns about an incident at a youth soccer league. Community Partner Presentation - Winter Park Land Trust (Steve Goldman, Chair; Charlie Williams, Tree Committee Chair) presented the Trust's mission to protect and expand green space. They highlighted a partnership with the city to renovate the retention pond on Howell Branch Road, a focus on tree canopy (currently 26.5% coverage, aiming for 40%), and upcoming projects including a trail from Mead Gardens to Seven Oaks. They also discussed challenges with state preemption of local tree ordinances and urged the commission to consider density offsets through expanded parks. Consent Calendar - Approved the consent agenda (including meeting minutes and multiple contract amendments) with one item pulled for discussion: Item 11.C.1 (RFP22-23, Amendment 5 with High Performance Sports Management, Inc. for tennis programming, not exceeding $575,000). After questions about the revenue-sharing model and service scope, the item was returned to the consent agenda and all items were approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Beth Wingraff (Welburn Nursery Board member) spoke during the Z Properties public hearing, requesting that mobility impact fees be used for traffic calming on West Welburn Avenue (raised crosswalk, bricking, lighting) and noted an agreement with Bethel Baptist for nursery parking. - Martha Bryant Hall (331 W. Lyman Ave.) opposed the Z Properties project, citing insufficient buffers, traffic concerns, and the need to preserve the legacy of Mary Lee DePew and the West Side's history. She urged that some funds go to the Heritage Center. - Maria Bryant (450 S. Virginia Ave.) also opposed, emphasizing the erasure of Black history (Mary Lee DePew, Ideals Women's Club) and calling for more equitable community conversations. - Dr. Robert Madison (retired dentist) raised concerns about parking adequacy for the proposed medical office, noting the high parking demand per treatment room. - LaWanda Thompson (online public comment) requested a formal review of I-9 Sports' use of city athletic fields following an incident on October 24, 2026, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. She asked the city to determine whether the league complied with rental agreements and child safety policies. Discussion Items - Mayor's Report – I-9 Sports Incident: Mayor DeCiccio detailed that I-9 Sports (a private league) called 911 on Oct. 24 regarding a dispute between staff and parents. No arrests or trespass warnings were issued; the city deemed it a civil matter. The league is conducting an internal review. The city will evaluate the league's future use of city fields after that review. - City Manager’s Report: Randy Knight provided updates on the transition to incoming City Manager Michelle Dwale, noting she is already involved in long-term decisions. - Item 13A – Winter Park Day Nursery CU 26-06: Request to construct a 1,025-square-foot single-story addition (total 2,000 sq. ft.) and add 14 parking spaces at 741 S. Pennsylvania Ave. to accommodate 18 additional children (total capacity 82). The property is in the College Quarter Historic District; the Historic Preservation Board and Planning & Zoning Board both recommended approval with a condition to screen rooftop equipment within five years. No variances were required. Approved 5-0. - Item 13B – Z Properties Group (CPA 26-06 / RZ 26-01 / CU 26-05): Request to change the future land use and zoning on the southern portion of 550 W. Morse Blvd. from Low Density Residential (R-2) to Office Professional (O-1) to match the rest of the site, and construct a one-story office project (10 buildings, 27,500 sq. ft.) with a medical office component. The applicant agreed to donate $100,000 to the city's Affordable and Workforce Housing Trust Fund, plus the standard linkage fee ($1/sq. ft. for office). Condition 3 regarding the historic marker was amended to require placement in a more prominent location. Staff will explore using mobility fees for a raised crosswalk on West Welburn Avenue. The item passed on first reading 5-0. - Item 13C – Tabled: Request by GAI Consultants for a mixed-use project (five townhomes and a synagogue) at 210 E. Morse Blvd. was tabled to December 9, 2026, per the applicant's request. - Item 14A – Conveyance to FDOT: Ordinance authorizing conveyance of city-owned property adjacent to SR 426 (Fairbanks Ave.) to FDOT for turn lanes. Approved unanimously. - Item 14B – Budget Amendment (2nd Reading): Ordinance amending the FY26 budget and five-year capital improvement plan. Approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved (all items) with no opposition. - Winter Park Day Nursery conditional use approved (5-0) with the condition that rooftop equipment be screened within five years. - Z Properties office project approved on first reading (5-0) with amended condition to relocate the historic marker to a more prominent site, and a directive for staff to study the feasibility of using mobility fees for a raised crosswalk and improved pedestrian safety on West Welburn Avenue. The applicant will bring a commemorative plan for Mary Lee DePew to the second reading. - I-9 Sports incident: The city will wait for the league's internal review before determining whether to restrict field use. The police department's response was commended. - Parking garage presentation: Commissioner Lindsay proposed that Alan Keene give an informational presentation on parking garage options at the November 19 work session; the commission agreed. - Tabled item 13C (Chabad of Greater Orlando project) moved to December 9, 2026.

The Golden Special Events Review Committee (SERC) met on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to review recent and upcoming community events, discuss the 2027 grant application timeline, and plan for the combined November/December meeting. Members reviewed the 2026 grant cycle, with $33,657.26 of the $40,000 available funds awarded and $6,342.74 remaining. Public Comments & Testimony - Sonder Welsh, representing the Golden Lions Club and Buffalo Bill Days, expressed excitement about planning for Buffalo Bill Days and praised the Golden Beverage Tasting & Chili Cook-Off after volunteering at it. - A representative of the Golden Beverage Tasting & Chili Cook-Off thanked the committee for its support, reported very positive attendee feedback, and said the organization submitted its Notice of Intent for 2027. - Staff shared a thank-you note from the Golden Schools Foundation for a $5,000 specialist grant in 2026 that supported student enrichment programs. Discussion Items - Review of Recent Events: Farmers Market ended Oct. 3; Denver Century Ride was Sept. 26. Golden High School Homecoming Parade (Sept. 25) showed continued safety improvements through meetings with school staff and student council, including a rainy-day compromise. Golden Wine Festival (Oct. 3) used grant funds for two shuttles from the Clear Creek lot; for 2027 it will move to the second weekend in October to avoid conflicts. Autumn Fest (Oct. 4) was well attended; feedback included better signage and more trash cans near picnic/food truck areas. Golden Hour MashUp (Oct. 14) was rained out. Golden Beverage Tasting & Chili Cook-Off (Oct. 17) received positive feedback, with one member suggesting it could be longer. - Upcoming Events: Trick or Treat Street is Oct. 30, 3–5 p.m. on Washington Avenue; members discussed day-before versus day-of timing and noted many businesses close at 5 p.m. Monster Mash is Oct. 31, 2–4 p.m. Great Turkey Chase is Thanksgiving morning, with a 5K starting at 8:30 a.m. Candlelight Walk is Dec. 4. Olde Golden Holiday Parade and Miracle Shop Toy Drive are Dec. 12; parade applications are open until Nov. 14 and the theme is “Western Winter Wonderland.” Jingle on the Avenue is Dec. 19. - Grant Application Deadline Discussion: Staff proposed splitting 2027 grant applications into two deadlines: Dec. 1, 2026 for January–June events and April 1, 2027 for July–December events. Members supported the approach as a way to review applications collectively, manage the $40,000 budget, and strive to award funds in full. One member noted the budget has been flat at $40,000 despite inflation, and buying power has arguably diminished by about 10% over four years; another suggested rolling over the remaining $6,342.74, but staff confirmed leftover funds revert to the general fund. Some members raised concerns about new events needing to plan 6–8 months in advance and suggested a soft launch with case-by-case exceptions during the transition. - 2026 Review & 2027 Planning: Staff reported Notice of Intent letters were sent to past events to gather 2027 dates and identify conflicts. Staff explained the pre/post event evaluation matrix, which uses yes/no questions from multiple city departments, produces scores, and is posted publicly. A member requested an “N/A” option for questions that do not apply, and staff agreed to adjust the form. - New Business: The November and December meetings will be combined into one meeting on Wednesday, December 9 at 8:30 a.m. A member who will be out of town asked to participate in grant reviews remotely or by submitting comments. The regular fourth-Wednesday meeting cadence will continue, but December and April meetings may be extended to 90 minutes. Staff clarified that Dia de los Muertos was awarded $2,000 and, though it currently does not meet the special event permit threshold, it will need to submit a full event application for 2027. Key Outcomes - Agreed to adopt the split grant deadline schedule for 2027: December 1 for January–June events and April 1 for July–December events, with case-by-case exceptions during the first year. - Staff will notify past grant applicants and permit holders and will publicize the new grant timeline. - Agreed to add an “N/A” option to the event evaluation matrix and consider other question improvements. - Combined the November and December meetings into one meeting on December 9, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.; remote participation or written input will be arranged for the out-of-town member. - No grant applications were reviewed at this meeting; $6,342.74 in 2026 grant funding remains available and will revert to the general fund if unspent.

This summary was prepared from the raw transcript; no agenda or minutes were available. The meeting metadata date is 2026-10-28, but the transcript identifies the session as the 'October 19th, 2026 regular board meeting'; this discrepancy is noted rather than resolved. Chair Hanowitz presided, Vice Chair Waiteman led the Pledge, and the board voted on consent, action, and administrative items. Consent Calendar - No consent items were pulled. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made and seconded, and the clerk tallied a unanimous vote. Public Comments & Testimony - Karen Hillary, a Brandon resident living on the pipeline route, said the route decision has turned residents' lives upside down. She described two months on a dirt road, missed trash collection, mail delays, internet interruptions, blocked driveways, rerouted traffic, six-day-per-week construction, 24-hour dewatering pumps, house vibrations, dogs needing calming medication, yards used as temporary driveways, and contractor vehicles parked beyond promised barriers. She said the promised 'no staging on our side' did not hold, with dewatering and heavy construction within 50 feet of her front door. She asked the board to take responsibility for route consequences, create clear accountability for future property damage, and ensure honest communication and meaningful public input in future decisions. - David Ballard Geddes Jr., a Palm Harbor resident on Georgia Avenue, voiced opposition to what he called unbridled development and questioned water-supply planning, eminent domain, reclaimed-water requirements, stormwater vaults, mortgage revenue bond financing, and conservation half-measures. He invoked constitutional and statutory arguments and expressed concern that private property and religious liberty were being taken through water and development processes. Discussion Items - General Manager's Report (B1): The general manager discussed the end-of-year water use true-up; coordination with the Polk Regional Water Cooperative under a settlement that upgraded the Alafia River water use permit; quarterly meetings with the district, Polk, and Tampa Bay Water; and a goal for Polk to find 12 MGD by 2032 so it would not seek more Alafia River water. He noted the 2027 water conservation and source water protection grants of $2,000 to $10,000 for nonprofits, community groups, schools, and universities, with applications closing in early November and awardees expected in January. He also mentioned a draft point-of-connection policy that member legal staffs and utility directors would discuss informally after the meeting before it returns to the board. - Pipeline construction concerns during the general manager's report: Commissioner Wastel said the pipeline decision came from a prior Hillsborough County official who had since been defeated by voters, but the consequences linger. He said construction teams have told him they cannot do anything different, which frustrates his taxpayers. Sam Flowers of Garney Construction expressed sympathy for Ms. Hillary's experience and said the project team is committed to minimizing impacts; he stated work is within right-of-way and temporary construction easement limits, and that alleged encroachments beyond barriers were new to him. Michelle Robinson of Dialogue PR said community coordinators are on site daily, Garney added a sound-mitigating barrier around pumps, and portable toilets were moved after Ms. Hillary's complaints. Flowers added that on at least one trash-pickup day, coordinators used a loader to collect trash from every Ronell resident into a dumpster. - B2 - Pasco County Point of Connection: Staff reported that Pasco County requested a new point of connection in eastern Pasco County, with a stated need by 2035. Approval would initiate planning and negotiations leading to an MOU or joint project agreement at a future board meeting. The board approved unanimously. - B3 - Purchase and Sale Agreement: General counsel presented a purchase and sale agreement for Hillsborough County ELAP and environmental parcels with Florida Communities Trust interests related to the South Hillsborough Pipeline. The approximate $525,000 amount exceeds the $400,000 policy threshold, but most of the cost is restoration and environmental contribution due to the environmentally sensitive nature of the property. The board approved unanimously. - C1 - Purchasing Policy Revisions: Staff presented Resolution 2026-003. The proposed revisions increase executive staff purchasing approval thresholds delegated by the general manager, align them with small-purchase thresholds and Florida Statute 287.017 categories, and add core technology infrastructure systems and services to the delegated aggregate expenditures list. The board approved unanimously. - C2 - Long-Term Master Water Plan Update Services: Staff requested approval of Work Assignment 36 with Black & Veatch for integrated program management services for the five-year update of the long-term master water plan, required by November 2028. The assignment covers demand forecasting, screening of water supply alternatives, feasibility assessments, report co-authoring, public engagement, and coordination with ongoing planning. The amount is $1,853,941. The board approved unanimously. - C3 - PFAS Interim Pilot Implementation and Operations Services: Staff presented a $1.98 million contract amendment with Veolia for implementation and operation of an interim pilot at the Surface Water Treatment Plant Water Quality Pilot Study, including $1.24 million in implementation/operations services and $735,000 in owner's allowances. The interim pilot will test near-term PFAS treatment using granulated activated carbon and ion exchange while a permanent pilot advances separately. Commissioner Wastel questioned the certainty of EPA PFAS rules and the litigation risk, noting he was counting votes and could be the margin. Staff responded that current regulations require April 2029 compliance, a proposed extension to 2031 is likely but not final, and pre-construction work is needed to meet the deadline if the extension holds. The motion passed 5 to 1; no roll-call breakdown was read, but Commissioner Wastel had said his vote could put approval on the margin. - C4/C5/C6 - Acquired Permit Capacity and Balm Farm Permit Modification: Warren Hogg presented two capacity acquisitions. C4 is a $357,722 agreement with Damare Ruskin LLC plus up to $50,000 in verified transaction costs for 93,400 gallons per day, modeled to add nearly 91,000 gallons per day to the Balm Farm permit and reduce aquifer impacts by 10 percent. Commissioner Wastel noted Demare Family Farms is one of the last century-old pioneer tomato farm families in Hillsborough County and said they are selling because of NAFTA and agricultural regulations. C5 is a $349,003 agreement with Tampa Electric Company plus up to $50,000 in transaction costs for 91,134 gallons per day, modeled to add about 94,400 gallons per day. C6 is a companion application to modify the Balm Farm water use permit to add 367,900 gallons per day from the two new acquisitions and one existing Farmland Reserve agreement, bringing the permit to about 4.09 million gallons per day. The board approved all three unanimously, and the permit application will be held for 30 days to allow Hillsborough County and EPC to decide whether to seek arbitration before filing with the water management district. - C7 - Environmental Monitoring Contracts: Staff requested approval of five contracts for environmental monitoring and assessment at the 10 well fields covered by the consolidated water use permit, continuing permit-required monitoring through water year 2030. Fifty firms downloaded the solicitation, ten submitted timely proposals, and five were judged qualified and assigned work based on experience and priorities. The board approved unanimously. City of Tampa Water Department Report (D1) - Rory Jones, City of Tampa Water Department director, described a system serving more than 744,000 customers across 220 square miles and 2,200 miles of pipe. He explained how the Hillsborough River, Tampa Bay Water, and the city's aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) system are coordinated, including drought operations and minimum flows and levels (MFL) support for the lower river. - He presented a drought timeline: once-per-week watering began in December 2023 and was made permanent by the City Council in August 2024, saving about 5 MGD every day since. During the 2025-2026 drought, Tampa began buying finished water early, the district issued phased emergency orders, the middle pool was allowed to drop from 12 to 10 feet, the lower pool from 6 to 4 feet, and the spring MFL base flow was held at 20 cubic feet per second instead of the seasonal 24 cfs. Regional storage fell to about 20 percent, Bill Young Reservoir fell to 2.4 billion gallons, and Tampa's finished water purchases reached about 2.4 billion gallons. He said that without the one-day-per-week rule, Tampa would likely have drawn an additional 650 to 700 million gallons from Bill Young. - Jones credited weekly coordination with Tampa Bay Water and the district and informal 'state of the river' email briefings to mayors and council members with building shared responsibility across the region. He said Mayor Castor personally called high irrigation users to encourage conversion to reclaimed water. - He identified long-term challenges: Sulfur Springs is becoming saltier, Blue Sink became intermittent, and the city may need to offset reduced spring contributions with reservoir or regional water. He noted about 330 million gallons were currently going over the dam and could be captured in ASR if regulatory, storage, recovery, and water quality questions are resolved. - He said the city will soon begin a 20-year water resources master plan, complete its water use permit renewal, keep advancing capital improvements, and revisit rates later through the appropriate process. - Commissioner Wastel questioned how dense Tampa development is reconciled with the 82 MGD supply and noted Tampa Bay Water has no authority to deny certificates of occupancy. Jones said the city is not seeking to draw above 82 MGD, per-capita use is dropping as density rises, about 50 percent of use is irrigation, demand above the city's permit falls to Tampa Bay Water, and large projects such as the Hillsborough College site are included in growth planning. Wastel responded that no one had planned for 100 acres of dense development at Hillsborough College and that the political answer to his supply question remains difficult. - Councilmember Miranda thanked Jones for the presentation and expressed support for the regional system's evolution since 1998. He said growth is a problem the region created by being attractive, Tampa has only about 3.5 percent of developable land left, and the city will need future help from the regional system. Regional System Update (D2) - Warren Hogg reported that the region entered a stage one drought alert on November 1 and a stage three shortage on March 1. Rainfall remained about 10 inches below normal at the end of September, and river flows were 28 MGD below normal, but conditions improved substantially with late-summer rain. - C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir reached a low of 2.11 billion gallons in July, closed the fiscal year at 9.4 billion gallons, and was about 12.4 billion gallons (80 percent full) as of the previous night, still filling at more than 200 MGD. - FY26 deliveries averaged 202.07 MGD, about 2 percent above the prior year, with 70 percent groundwater, 24 percent surface water, and 6 percent desalinated seawater. The desalination plant has operated continuously since December 2024. The consolidated permit well fields ended the fiscal year at a 108.73 MGD running average; compliance is expected by summer 2027. The agency budgeted 212.84 MGD of deliveries in the current year. - Commissioner Wastel spoke in favor of continuing to pursue a second reservoir, saying it would make operations easier and reduce drought concerns. Strategic Plan Review (D3) - The continuous improvement director reported that Tampa Bay Water completed its 2022-2027 strategic plan. The proposed FY2027-2032 plan has five goals and 19 objectives covering reliable water supply, operational excellence/security/innovation, financial stability, stakeholder partnerships, and workforce capability. Staff incorporated a SWOT assessment and all 11 recommendations from the performance and management audit. The board was asked for feedback now, with formal approval requested in November and annual progress reports afterward. Capital Projects Update (D4) - Maribel Medina reported that the Surface Water Treatment Plant expansion remains on track. The project is about 15 percent complete, with spending aligned at 22 percent of the $167 million budget. Work includes the fifth treatment train, belt filter presses, new filters, chemical facilities, and solids drying beds. - The South Hillsborough Pipeline is about 13 percent complete by linear feet of pipe, with spending aligned at 27 percent of the $461.2 million construction budget. Seventeen tunnel crossings were selected to limit traffic and environmental impacts; seven are complete, including the State Road 60 crossing, with six more microtunnel locations remaining. Work in segment A includes open-cut installation on Victoria Street, Ronel Drive, and Boyette Road; segment B includes the first microtunnel launch shaft and open-cut work along Balm Boyette Road. - Community outreach included additional flaggers near schools and the Fitchhawk Boulevard sidewalk detour near the Fitch Hawk Sports Complex, custom signage to keep businesses visible, a CHOP local web page with a business directory, one-on-one business meetings, and coordination with the Hillsborough County Entrepreneur Collaborative Center. There were 16 media mentions and four influencer reels in the past two months. Administrative Matters - The receive-and-file motion was approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda and administrative receive-and-file: approved unanimously. - Pasco County point of connection request: approved unanimously, starting planning and negotiations for a future MOU/JPA. - South Hillsborough Pipeline environmental purchase and sale agreement: approved unanimously. - Purchasing policy Resolution 2026-003: approved unanimously. - Long-term master water plan update support (Black & Veatch Work Assignment 36): approved unanimously for $1,853,941. - Veolia PFAS interim pilot amendment: approved 5 to 1 for $1.98 million; one member opposed because of regulatory and litigation uncertainty. - Damare Ruskin and Tampa Electric capacity acquisitions: approved unanimously; Balm Farm permit modification application approved unanimously. - Five environmental monitoring contracts: approved unanimously. - Strategic plan: board feedback requested now; formal approval scheduled for November. - Balm Farm permit application: to be held 30 days to allow Hillsborough County and EPC to consider arbitration before filing. - Next PFAS/full-scale pilot actions: permanent pilot construction and operations scope is to return to the board in spring 2027; the interim pilot is to operate through spring 2028.

The Finance & Personnel Committee of the Milwaukee Common Council met on 2026-10-28. The agenda listed a 9:00 a.m. start; the committee convened at 9:27 a.m. and adjourned at 10:20 a.m. in Room 301-B, City Hall. All five members were present: Chair Marina Dimitrijevic, Vice-Chair Peter Burgelis, and Alders Scott P. Spiker, Milele A. Coggs, and Sharlen P. Moore. The committee advanced an ALPR contract oversight charter ordinance, acted on grant and contract files, and moved a series of 2027 budget items toward the Common Council. Consent Calendar - Approved the Department of Administration vacancy, fund transfer, and equipment request communication (File 260894) by a 5-0 vote. - Placed on file the Department of Employee Relations clerical/administrative salary and position corrections (File 260788) by a 4-0 vote; Ald. Burgelis was excused. - Recommended adoption of the travel/convention attendance resolution (File 260895) by a 4-0 vote; Ald. Burgelis was excused. - Recommended passage of the 2026 and 2027 pay and position ordinance amendments (Files 260790, 260791, 260896, and 260897) by 4-0 votes; Ald. Burgelis was excused. - Recommended adoption of the 2026-27 National Wastewater Surveillance System, 2026-2027 Preventive Health, and 2027 Family Planning grant resolutions (Files 260821, 260853, and 260854) by 5-0 votes. - Placed on file the Milwaukee Public Schools tax levy communication (File 260285), Wisconsin transportation aid and revenue communications (Files 260702-260704), public comments on the Mayor's 2027 Proposed Executive Budget (File 260682), and the UnitedHealthcare NexusACO resolution (File 260550), each by 5-0 votes. Public Comments & Testimony - Fire and Police Commissioner Krissie Fung testified in support of the ALPR charter ordinance. She said the measure addresses an oversight and transparency gap created by the sole-source waiver process and by Act 12, cited the Fire and Police Commission's recent ALPR audit report, and described overwhelming public concern about unchecked surveillance technology. She also noted that Milwaukee County has moved to a closed-circuit camera system and stated that, where the FPC cannot act, she would rather the Common Council be able to act because it holds the power of the purse. Discussion Items - Budget review timeline (transcript opening). An unidentified speaker expressed frustration that 11 budget amendments were distributed after hours the night before, leaving roughly four business hours for review before the next meeting, and asked whether that meeting could be delayed. Another speaker acknowledged the frustration, said the meeting was properly noticed, and said they would relay the feedback to the Council president and that a letter on process changes would be sent. - Automated license plate reader (ALPR) contracts (File 260809). The committee considered a substitute charter ordinance to require ALPR contracts to come before the Common Council. Ald. Moore moved Proposed Substitute B to correct a typo; the substitution prevailed 5-0. Chair Dimitrijevic passed the gavel to Vice-Chair Burgelis, and Alds. Coggs, Taylor, and Burgelis were added as cosponsors. Sponsors argued that ALPR surveillance affects roughly half a million residents and that prior contracting had little council participation, so the change would provide democratic oversight and public transparency. Ald. Spiker questioned whether the ordinance should be broadened to cover facial recognition and other surveillance technology and what threshold should trigger council review; administration representatives said they did not anticipate a major backlog and had no definitive objection. MPD Chief of Staff Heather Hough said MPD views ALPR as a useful public safety tool and will continue to follow procurement rules. Ald. Brower and Ald. Taylor expressed support; Ald. Taylor cited Grand Rapids' civilian oversight model. Assistant City Attorney Kathy Block said the ordinance would not preclude the committee from asking the Fire and Police Commission for input, but that institutionalizing such a step would require a separate ordinance. The committee voted 5-0 to recommend passage. - HIDTA and BioWatch grant resolutions (Files 260549 and 260849). Laura Engan of the Milwaukee Police Department said the 2026-2027 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program grant would bring about $286,000 in federal funding with a $58,000 city match, primarily for overtime, a public safety specialist investigator, and supplies. Fire Chief Aaron Lipski said the BioWatch grant supports a dormant biological-agent monitoring system that can reduce fatalities from a biological release by 66%. Because a Public Safety and Health Committee member objected and some committee members received information in closed session, Ald. Spiker moved to refer both resolutions to the Common Council without recommendation; each referral prevailed 5-0. - Single/sole-source contract changes (File 260327). Purchasing Director Rhonda Kelsey reviewed five contracts: a $65,000 Fire and Police Commission contract with Bree Spencer/Bridger Agency LLC for a public safety careers program at Milwaukee Public Schools; a $6.2 million five-year Johnson Controls HVAC maintenance contract for DPW; a GovAI contract amendment including a public-facing AI agent for the city website (the transcript lists an addition of $48,950,000 while also giving a $97,900 total contract amount, an apparent transcription inconsistency); a Neighborly Software amendment adding $49,344 to $49,999 for a $99,343 total through October 21, 2027; and a Community Medical Services/Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative amendment adding $250,000 for a $682,640 total through March 18, 2028. The committee approved the file 4-0; Ald. Burgelis was excused. - 2027 budget rate, fee, and charge package (Files 260700, 260701, 260749, 260753, 260763, 260765, 260767-260772). The committee voted 5-0 to refer without recommendation the salary equalization ordinance, position ordinance, parking fund debt-service payment, Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal, 2027 tax rate, fee increases, street lighting fee, local sewerage charge, solid waste charge, snow and ice removal cost recovery charge, stormwater ERU rate, and extra garbage cart fee. The agenda noted these items could be referred to the November 6, 2026 Common Council Budget Adoption Meeting. - 2027 budget implementation files (Files 260764, 260748, and 260750). The charter ordinance, ordinance, and resolution implementing 2027 budget provisions were held to the call of the chair by a 5-0 vote. Key Outcomes - Recommended passage of the ALPR charter ordinance Substitute 2 (File 260809) by a 5-0 vote. The sponsor noted the change would require a two-thirds Common Council vote and then mayoral action, with a 60-day publication period; the next 2027 ALPR contract deadline was cited as a reason to move the proposal forward. - Referred the HIDTA (File 260549) and BioWatch (File 260849) grant resolutions to the Common Council without recommendation by 5-0 votes. - Recommended adoption of the three Wisconsin Department of Health Services grant resolutions (Files 260821, 260853, and 260854) by 5-0 votes. - Approved the vacancy/fund transfer/equipment communication (File 260894) 5-0 and the sole-source contract communication (File 260327) 4-0, with Ald. Burgelis excused. - Recommended passage of pay/position ordinances and adoption of the travel resolution by 4-0 votes, with Ald. Burgelis excused; placed DER corrections on file 4-0. - Referred the 2027 budget rate, fee, charge, tax, and position items (Files 260700, 260701, 260749, 260753, 260763, 260765, and 260767-260772) to the Common Council without recommendation by 5-0 votes, with the November 6, 2026 Budget Adoption Meeting as the potential next step. - Held the 2027 budget implementation files (260764, 260748, and 260750) to the call of the chair. - Placed on file MPS/state fiscal communications, budget public comments, and the obsolete UnitedHealthcare NexusACO resolution.

The Redmond Planning Commission met on October 28, 2026, starting at 3:15 PM, to address three major agenda items. Chairperson Woodyer presided, with Commissioners Arparna, Gong, Gagnier, Van Nyman, and Vice Chair Coleman present. Staff included Lauren Alpert, Becky Fry, Michael Hinz, Glenn Coyle, and Chris Wyatt. The agenda and meeting summary from October 14, 2026, were approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Susan Weston, former Planning Commission Chair, expressed strong opposition to the timeline for commercial drone regulations. She questioned the rush, noting the city council passed a 12-month moratorium only 3 months ago, high staff turnover, a reduced commission (4 of 7 seats), and an incomplete meeting packet (missing CEPA analysis and noise rules). She requested the city provide a list of NDAs signed by staff on the topic and disclose gifts or financial ties between city officials and drone companies, observing that the chief of police had started a side consulting business about drones. - Dr. David Morton requested briefings on PFAS testing at the Allwood recycling fire site (a potential PFOS source for Redmond's wells) and on requiring Parks-certified arborists to independently review applicant tree reports rather than leaving such review to administrator discretion. Discussion Items TFP Projects Update – Report Approval - The public hearing was closed. Commissioners reviewed the final issues matrix. - Prioritization (Closed): Staff noted projects align with transportation strategies but are not ranked. - Environmental Analysis (Conditionally Closed): Commissioners deemed the response stating CEPA criteria were "met" inaccurate, as the analysis was not performed at this planning level. Staff will clarify the language to reflect this scope. - Costs and Scope: Updated planning-level cost estimates were confirmed, including a shared-use path on Northeast 72nd Street. - Typos: Corrections were reflected in meeting materials. - The Commission agreed to advance a formal report and recommendation to the City Council. Repeal Neighborhood Connections Map – Study Session - The public hearing was closed. Staff presented five neighborhood connections mistakenly not carried over to the Transportation Master Plan maps, identified by Commissioner Gagnier. - The item is paused. A new public hearing was opened (notice issued October 28) and the Commission will hear testimony on December 2, 2026, before a final vote. Commercial Drones Regulations – Introduction and Study Session - Staff (Glenn Coyle) introduced proposed permanent zoning regulations for commercial drones, driven by an Interim Official Control (IOC) expiring April 2027. - Proposed Framework: Three use types: Drone Hubs (industrial zones only), Accessory Drone Hubs (adding commercial/mixed-use), and Drone Access Points (adding multifamily zones). Roughly 40–50 percent of the city, including all neighborhood residential and conservation zones, would be excluded. A 150-foot buffer from residential and public safety facilities is proposed for hubs. - Constraint: The city cannot regulate airspace (federal law) or flights originating outside city limits. - Commissioner Feedback (Unanimously Expressed Concerns): - Commissioner Van Nyman requested a comprehensive background document covering technology, regulatory layers, and a persuasive public rationale. Called the timeline "super unreasonable." - Commissioner Aparna questioned the lack of CEPA review, the expansion of zones compared to the limited IOC, city liability for accidents, and privacy implications. Stated the option to recommend a ban ("none of the above") must be available. - Commissioner Gong asked for clear context on what the IOC permits versus prior code. - Commissioner Gagnier highlighted potential conflicts of interest, referencing the police chief's financial ties to the drone industry as raised in public comment. - Vice Chair Coleman criticized the weight given to limited public feedback (69 respondents, mostly negative), requested projections for economic and sustainability benefits, and asked for the "minimum necessary" regulations if adoption is inevitable. Described the push as feeling like an experiment on residents. - Chair Woodyer summarized core concerns: safety (drones falling on people or pets), noise (specific tone/decibel issues), cumulative community impacts, and a need for robust mitigation data. Requested comparison with similar cities (not sprawled metros) that have adopted rules. - Next Steps: Discussion continues November 4, 2026. The public hearing is scheduled for November 18, 2026, with a recommendation to council expected in January 2027. Key Outcomes - TFP Projects: Commission directed staff to finalize the report with specific language clarifications. - Neighborhood Connections Map: Item paused; new public hearing set for December 2, 2026. - Commercial Drones: No action taken. Study session deferred to November 4, 2026, pending substantial additional information from staff. - Commissioner Farewell: Chair Woodyer and staff formally thanked Commissioner Gagnier for her service, especially her detailed review that identified the missing connections. Her resignation is effective immediately due to a new professional role.

The Ocala Special Magistrate met on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Council Chamber at Ocala City Hall to hear code enforcement cases. Special Magistrate Jeremiah Blocker presided, with Code Enforcement staff presenting complaints concerning property maintenance, primarily violations of Section 34-95 (weeds/trash). The transcript begins partway through the docket; no separate minutes were available. The magistrate found respondents in violation in each case heard, imposed fines and costs, and approved a settlement petition for one property. Consent Calendar - Approval of the September 30, 2026, minutes was listed on the agenda; the available transcript does not include discussion of this item. - The agenda also included the swearing-in of officers; this portion is not captured in the transcript. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made during the transcribed portion of the meeting. At the end of the docket, the magistrate asked for audience comments before adjourning, and none were noted. New Business Cases - Earlier agenda items CE26-0895, CE26-1025, CE26-1031, and CE26-1085 are not included in the available transcript. - CE26-1128 (Coe Frank) – The transcript opens mid-case for a property in the 2000 block of NW 3rd Street with a Section 34-95 violation. The magistrate found the respondent in violation and accepted staff recommendation. The specific penalty was not detailed in the available transcript. - CE26-1153 (Pierre Vaingueur; Pierre Louijeunie) – Inspector Anthony Eaglen (appearing as Anthony Aglin in the transcript) reported a Section 34-95 violation at 2000 block NW 3rd Street and noted homeless activity on the parcel. The magistrate ordered compliance; upon abatement, respondent must pay a $100 service fee and $183.62 in prosecution costs by November 26, 2026. (The transcript renders the respondents' names differently from the agenda.) - CE26-1155 (Albert E. Davis Estate) – The magistrate found the estate in violation of Section 34-95 at 2432 NE 4th Avenue, ordered the property cut and cleaned by November 26, 2026, and imposed a $100 service fee and $151.20 in prosecution costs. - CE26-1370 (Michael A. Stewart Estate, repeat violator) – Staff reported the property at 1224 NE 10th Avenue, that the owner is deceased with no heirs, and that the residence had previously been demolished. The magistrate imposed a $50-per-day fine from September 18, 2026, and ordered the property cut and cleaned, plus a $100 service fee and $132.26 in prosecution costs by November 26, 2026. - CE26-1386 (Diane M. Beuschlein, repeat violator) – For the property at 715 NE 2nd Street, the magistrate confirmed the repeat-violator designation, ordered abatement, imposed a $50-per-day fine from September 22, 2026, and assessed a $100 service fee and $132.26 in prosecution costs by November 26, 2026. (The transcript renders the name as Diane M. Boy Shalane.) Petition - CE25-1302 (Niely Ellen T. Estate) – Staff explained the property at 1676 SW 5th Place was sold on April 30, 2026, and the new owner was unaware of the violation at purchase. The new owner paid the $219.21 hard costs, and staff recommended reducing fines to $2,050 for the prior owner's period of noncompliance. The magistrate accepted the petition as recommended. (The transcript refers to the estate as LT Neely estate.) Old Business - The agenda listed a consent agenda for a non-compliance (Massey) hearing, but no discussion of this item appears in the available transcript. Key Outcomes - The magistrate found violations in every new business case heard and entered compliance orders; deadlines of November 26, 2026, were stated for several cases. - Fines for repeat-violator cases CE26-1370 and CE26-1386 were set at $50 per day from September 18 and September 22, 2026, respectively. - Prosecution costs assessed in the transcribed cases ranged from $132.26 to $183.62; a $100 service fee was applied upon abatement where specified. - The city requested that all evidence and testimony be made part of the record; the magistrate agreed, and the hearing was adjourned.