The Public Meeting Index

The Bainbridge Island City Council held a special meeting on September 15, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The sole agenda item was a closed executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss with legal counsel matters relating to agency enforcement actions and potential litigation. Upon reconvening, the council stated that no decisions were made during the executive session. Executive Session - The council unanimously voted to enter executive session for 60 minutes at 5:00 pm. The session was closed to the public as authorized under state law for discussions that could result in adverse legal or financial consequences if held publicly. - The presiding officer read the statutory citation and purpose: "to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency." Key Outcomes - The council reconvened at approximately 6:00 pm. No votes, decisions, or actions were taken during the executive session. - The meeting was adjourned, and the council proceeded to its regular business meeting.

The Clark County Board of Commissioners, sitting jointly as several agencies, met on September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Las Vegas. The meeting included recognitions, public comments, approval of consent items, public hearings, and a traffic safety update. Key decisions included $6 million for affordable housing preservation and a $10 million allocation for the Commercial Center redevelopment. Opening Ceremonies and Recognitions - The meeting opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. - A proclamation was presented to Denise Valdez in recognition of her 20-year career in public broadcasting, including five Emmy awards. - A proclamation was presented to Canine Companions in honor of National Service Dog Month. The organization has placed over 8,000 service dogs free of charge since its founding 51 years ago. - Ten Clark County employees were recognized as Value Champions for exemplifying core values. Consent Calendar - Routine approvals: The consent agenda included items 7 through 36. Items 33 and 36 were removed for separate discussion. The remaining consent items were approved in one motion, covering contracts, bid awards, town advisory board minutes, aviation leases, public works agreements, and administrative approvals. Public Comments & Testimony - Manny Kess requested that items 33 and 36 be moved from the consent agenda; the Chair confirmed they would be heard separately. - Shoshon raised concerns about campaign contributions from companies receiving contracts, citing $87,000 from Las Vegas Paving Corporation to commissioners, and advocated for separation of church and state. - Numerous speakers addressed Item 36 (Commercial Center redevelopment): - Alan Stam (Las Vegas Country Club Estates HOA) urged tabling the item and forming a task force, citing lack of community engagement and inadequate studies. - James Barron argued the Commercial Center needs reimagining, not remodeling, and that the $10 million allocation is misguided. - Thomas O'Rourke supported opposition, emphasizing vagrancy and safety issues. - Dan Collester echoed concerns about process and community input. - Deanna Montez Dioka opposed due to preserving neighborhood peace. - Kevin Memsick raised concerns about noise, drugs, traffic, and a nearby school bus stop. - James Marisa Holster opposed due to traffic. - Tracy Simon (barber shop owner) pleaded for promised relocation money, noting her business has been closed since April due to mold. - Larry Overman warned of potential ADA lawsuits. - Jay Plaggenkohl argued the venue would disrupt quality of life and attract drugs. - Piper Carter supported a task force for comprehensive planning. - Eric King spoke on multiple items, advocating for tree preservation and stormwater management. - Alex Steiner clarified that Insomniac is a tenant, not owner, of the building. - James McCrink opposed, urging a task force. - One speaker (supportive) noted the area needs improvement and security will benefit. - Robert Diaz (sheet metal workers) and Jimmy Schwartz (iron workers) spoke on Item 38, urging prevailing wage requirements for charter school construction. - Final public comments included: - Eric King advocated for a mature tree program and capturing atmospheric river water. - Alan Stam reiterated concerns about outdoor events and lack of notification for nearby residents. - Shoshon urged ending invocations, citing fraud by pastors. - Mark Wolfson raised issues with transcript accuracy by the County Clerk. - Antonio Chambers presented a traffic redirection plan, noting 45 children injured in the first month of the 2026-2027 school year. - Lauren Graves reported health impacts from vehicle idling near her home. Discussion Items - Item 33 – Affordable Housing Preservation: Staff presented a $6 million obligation from Community Housing Funds to preserve 120 units at Paseo del Prado apartments with a 50-year affordability restriction. Commissioners supported the efficient use of funds. Approved unanimously. - Item 36 – Commercial Center Redevelopment: Staff explained the $10 million allocation is only to earmark funds; a future agreement must come back for approval. Commissioner Sagerbloom noted the event center has been zoned for events for 60 years, and the project would bring activity and security. Commissioner Kirkpatrick emphasized historical value and the need to negotiate. Approved unanimously. - Item 41 – Business Impact Statement: Public Works presented fee changes for right-of-way permits, including a new $50 lane occupancy fee (after 3 days), increased inspection fees, and a 3% annual CPI adjustment. Last updated in 2008. Approved. - Item 42 – Hospital Improvement Bonds: Resolution of intent to issue $45.77 million in bonds for UMC. Approved. - Item 43 – School Traffic Safety Update: Director Bennett reported progress: of 19 immediate items, 14 are complete. Notable increases: signs and markings up 1250%, sidewalk ramps from 8 to 21, and CCSD police enforcement up 34%. Outreach includes student advisory council and a principals toolkit. Continued work on e-device legislation (BDR 482). Received. Key Outcomes - Item 33 approved: $6 million for preservation of 120 affordable housing units with 50-year deed restriction. - Item 36 approved: $10 million set aside for redevelopment of 800 Liberace Ave; future contract to be presented for approval. - Item 37 approved: ordinance amending funding limits and sunset dates. - Item 38 approved: resolution allowing up to $7 million in tax-exempt bonds for Discovery Charter School; non-recourse to Clark County. - Item 41 approved: business impact statement for fee changes. - Item 42 approved: resolution for $45.77 million hospital improvement bonds. - Item 43 received: update on school traffic safety progress; staff directed to continue. - Closed session held for legal and labor negotiation matters.

This meeting of the Huntington Town Board was held on the morning of September 15, 2026. The board addressed a lengthy agenda consisting of numerous resolutions, including contract extensions, budget amendments, property actions, public hearings, and appointments. A significant discussion centered on a license agreement with Long Island CARES Inc. for use of Manor Farm Park, which was ultimately postponed for further public outreach. The board also briefly convened as the Board of Trustees and the Coastal Erosion Hazard Board of Review. Consent Calendar The following resolutions were read and approved without debate: - Resolution 2026-453: Authorizing extension for refuse/recycling removal services with Winters Brothers Hauling of Long Island LLC. - Resolution 2026-454: Authorizing extension for processing/recycling of yard waste with Omni Recycling of Babylon. - Resolution 2026-455: Authorizing extension for catch basin/drainage cleaning services with Central Drainage Inc. and Quintal Contracting Corp. - Resolution 2026-456: Authorizing extension for landfill gas monitoring services with D&B Engineers and Architects DPC. - Resolution 2026-457: Authorizing extension for general construction with Land Tech Group Inc. - Resolution 2026-458: Authorizing agreement for cybersecurity professional services with Software House International. - Resolution 2026-459: Authorizing comptroller to amend 2026 operating budget for town and special districts general services. - Resolution 2026-460: Authorizing comptroller to amend 2026 operating capital budget for Dix Hills Water District. - Resolution 2026-461: (Missing resolution, later added) Authorizing comptroller to amend 2026 operating budget for various departments. - Resolution 2026-462: Authorizing budget amendment for Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Grant Program for Green Lawn Civic Association. - Resolution 2026-463: Authorizing actions for blighted properties per Town Code Chapter 156. - Resolution 2026-464: Authorizing extension for laboratory analysis with Long Island Analytical Laboratories Inc. - Resolution 2026-465: Authorizing Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce to hold Long Island Fall Festival and license agreement. - Resolution 2026-466: Authorizing permit for haunted house at 26 Pine Lawn Road, Melville. - Resolution 2026-467: Authorizing settlement of lawsuit Sapansky vs. Town of Huntington. - Resolution 2026-468: Authorizing adoption of emergency response plan for highway division’s Elwood Yard. - Resolution 2026-469: Authorizing contract with Carroll Project Inc. for wastewater discharge into Huntington Sewer District. - Resolution 2026-470: Abandoning paper road Cornell Street, East Northport. - Resolution 2026-471: Abandoning paper road Iceland Drive, Huntington Station. - Resolution 2026-472: Abandoning paper road Totten Avenue/Roosevelt Street, Huntington Station. - Resolution 2026-473: Accepting road dedication and recharge basin for Gills Farm Section 1 subdivision. - Resolution 2026-474: Amending resolution 2026-100 to schedule regular town board meetings (including October 2, 2026 at 10 a.m.). - Resolution 2026-475 (replacement): Amending resolution 2026-379 to execute agreement with Henry Restoration Limited for restoration of Nathan Hale Memorial. - Resolution 2026-476: Amending town policy manual to add Hascom policy. - Resolution 2026-477: Appointing Karen DeLuca to Beautification Advisory Council. - Resolution 2026-478: Declaring equipment/vehicles surplus and authorizing disposal. - Resolution 2026-479: Establishing fare-free day for Huntington Area Rapid Transit passengers on September 22. - Resolution 2026-480: Reappointing Christine DeRemo to Board of Assessment Review. - Resolution 2026-481: Reappointing members to LGBTQ+ Task Force. - Resolution 2026-482: Adopting local law amending traffic code for Mill Lane stop sign. - Resolution 2026-483: Adopting local law amending traffic code for multiple stop signs (Buyer Place, Cornfield Lane, etc.). - Resolution 2026-484: Adopting local law authorizing override of tax levy limit (public hearing October 6, 2026). - Resolution 2026-485: Scheduling public hearing on October 6, 2026 for stop signs (Hampton Court, Ivy Place, etc.). - Resolution 2026-486: Scheduling public hearing on October 6, 2026 for blighted properties (17 Stewart Seward Lane). - Resolution 2026-487: Scheduling public hearing on October 6, 2026 for certificate of approval at Booker T. Washington House, 30 Cousins Street, Northport. - Resolution 2026-488: Appointing alternate members to ACERS (Matthew Baker, Craig Tester). - Resolution 2026-489: Accepting donation to renovate/enhance East Northport Dog Run from Girl Scout Silver Award candidates Katie Appold and Lauren Redman. - Resolution 2026-491: Authorizing Huntington Village BID Association to utilize Wall Street for holiday spectacular event. - Resolution 2026-492 (late starter): Adopting 2026 Suffolk County Hazard Mitigation Plan and forwarding approval to FEMA, NYS Division of Homeland Security, and Suffolk County FRES. Discussion Items - Resolution 2026-490: License agreement with Long Island CARES Inc. for use of Manor Farm Park (210 Manor Road, Huntington). Councilwoman Hebert expressed support for the project but raised concerns about insufficient public information, including a potential covenant on the property acquired under the open space program. She noted that the building is in poor condition and that the current license agreement is expiring. She stated, "I support the idea that being put forth. I think that this is a great way to go. It's just that I didn't realize there were so many questions..." She requested postponement to allow for better communication with the public to clarify that the town is not funding the entire project or building apartments. Councilwoman Maury indicated that the agreement with the current occupant expires in August, but the new agreement with CARES is not scheduled until January 1, 2027, so no urgency. The board agreed to hold the resolution over for one to two months. Key Outcomes - All resolutions on the consent calendar were approved by voice vote without opposition. - Resolution 2026-490 (Long Island CARES license agreement) was postponed for further public outreach and information sharing; no timeline specified but suggested one to two months. - The executive session agenda was adopted and included legal issues regarding land use/water in Huntington Bay and two personal injury cases (Demopolis vs. Town of Huntington and Herzar vs. Town of Huntington). - The board also convened as the Board of Trustees and approved resolutions BT-11 and BT-12 granting variances and a license agreement for a residential pier/dock assembly at 271 Little Neck Road, Centerport. - The Coastal Erosion Hazard Board of Review scheduled a public hearing for November 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. to consider a variance for a deck at 44 Macama Beach Road, Northport (applicant: Adam Sealing Children's Irrevocable Trust).

The Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) held a combined public hearing and regular board meeting on September 15, 2026 (note: the meeting transcript references September 8, 2026, but the provided date is September 15). The public hearing addressed the tentative FY2027 millage rate and annual budget. The regular board meeting followed, covering approvals, reports, and discussions on future challenges including Amendment 3 and autonomous vehicles. The board adopted both resolutions with one dissenting vote each. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The board approved the minutes from the July 20, 2026 regular meeting. - Consent Agenda Items: Items 4A–4D were approved as recommended by the Litigation and Claims Committee and the Joint Strategic Planning, External Relations, and Finance and Audit Committee. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak during either the public hearing or the regular board meeting. Discussion Items - Public Hearing – Millage Rate and Budget Presentation: CFO Shirley Shuherley presented the FY2027 tentative millage rate of 0.5000 mills (same as FY2026) and the total tentative annual budget of $193,845,764. The millage rate is 2.29% above the rollback rate of 0.4888 mills. Operating revenues are $132.9 million (65% from property tax) and operating expenses $127.4 million. The capital budget is $66.4 million. Reserves exceed board policy requirements at 117 days of operating expenditures. - Board Discussion: No questions or changes were raised by board members. - CEO Report: Director Drainville reported on a ride-along with Representative Gus Villaracas, a visit from FTA officials regarding the heavy maintenance facility rebuild, and TSA security assessment results (99.12% overall, 100% on cybersecurity). - Chair’s Report: Chair Schussler noted the meeting schedule remains unchanged. - New Business – Future Planning: Director Myers raised concerns about Amendment 3’s potential revenue impact and suggested a special meeting before the November election. Chair Schussler indicated staff is working on reconvening the alternative revenue subcommittee. Director Miller advocated for exploring autonomous vehicle technology to expand service and manage costs, suggesting formation of a committee to study feasibility. Key Outcomes - Resolution R2026-0932 – Tentative Millage Rate: Adopted with a vote of 11–1 (Director Miller dissenting). The rate is set at 0.5000 mills. - Resolution R2026-0933 – Tentative Annual Budget: Adopted with a vote of 11–1 (Director Miller dissenting). The FY2027 budget totals $193,845,764. - Future Meeting: The final public hearing on the millage rate and budget is scheduled for September 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at HART. - Next Steps: The board will discuss Amendment 3 and autonomous vehicle exploration at upcoming meetings, with the alternative revenue subcommittee planned for reconvening.

On September 15, 2026 (transcript timestamp 16:46:35 UTC), the Avondale City Council met for a regular meeting. This summary is based solely on the raw transcript; no agenda or minutes were available. Councilmember White had an excused absence. The council recognized National Suicide Prevention and Action Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, received a public art update and a National League of Cities update, heard public comments, and acted on a consent calendar and three public hearing items. Consent Calendar - No councilmember requested removal of any consent item. - Motion by Councilmember Solorio, second by Councilmember Conde; the item passed 6-0, with one member absent. Public Comments & Testimony - Public comment requests included three blue-card speakers; a fourth submitter, Elias, was not present. Four emailed public comments were read into the record by the City Clerk: Nancy Orties, Zach M., Jesse Powell, and Michael Hoffman. Full comments were to be included in the minutes. - Zachariah Shazaba, an Avondale resident, spoke in opposition to the city acquiring Flock cameras. He argued that license-plate readers track where people go, expressed concern about cameras near a children's playground, cited problematic uses in Albany, Georgia; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Gutierrez, Arizona, and opposed spending $239,000 of Avondale's budget on the cameras. Position: opposed to Flock cameras. - Dr. Lewis Lafitte, Superintendent of the Littleton Elementary School District, provided information about the district's upcoming November bond election. He stated the Governing Board had authorized up to $95 million in bonds for capital projects, with an estimated tax impact of 69 cents per $100 of net assessed limited property value over 10 years. He said the district receives about $3.3 million annually from state funding, recently needed a $3.4 million roof replacement, and has an estimated $117 million in project maintenance needs over the next 10 years. Position: presented the bond as a needed response to capital needs. Proclamations and Presentations National Suicide Prevention and Action Month - Liana Bell, Human Resources Assistant Director, introduced the proclamation and thanked staff; she noted that resource cards and yellow pins were distributed to employees. - Linda Ryford of Southwest Behavioral Health Services accepted the proclamation and thanked the city for its commitment to mental health and suicide prevention. - The mayor read the proclamation designating September 2026 as National Suicide Prevention and Action Month, proclaimed September 14, 2026. The proclamation encouraged use of 988 and the Arizona Complete Health Avondale Resource Center. National Hispanic Heritage Month - Mark Foote, Recreation Manager, presented programming for September 15 through October 15, 2026, including the Viva la Cultura exhibit at the Civic Center Art Gallery, salsa dancing on September 19, bilingual ballet folklórico story time on September 24, Hispanic Heritage Splash Bash on September 20 from 1–5 p.m., Mercados & Melodies on September 25 from 6–9 p.m., and La Herencia at Sam Garcia Library on September 26 from 2–4 p.m. - Councilmember Solorio read the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation. It noted that more than 68 million people of Hispanic heritage live in the United States, the observance began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week and was expanded to a month in 1988, and the 2026 theme is 'Unidos Somos Más – Together We Are More.' It proclaimed September 15–October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Avondale. Public Art Update - Marissa Daly, Arts, Culture and Library Manager, reported that in fiscal year 2026 the public art team completed nine projects, began nine new projects, and awarded three scholarships to Avondale High School seniors through the Senior Art Scholarship Contest. - Completed work included a mural at Fire Station 171 by Julian Viapando, a mural at Cooper's Hawk at Park 10 by Lauren Lee, 13 new hometown hero banners, sculptures at the Visitor and Conference Center and Civic Center Park, and 16 new or replacement plaques featuring QR codes. - The Civic Center Art Gallery held its debut exhibition, Art and Nature, on March 20, 2026, and its second exhibition, Community Canvas, opened May 22, 2026; two works sold on opening night. - Fiscal year 2027 public art fund remaining budget: $368,000, with $98,000 allocated to current projects. CIP public art budget: $377,000, with $13,000 under contract. Future projects include Old Town Plaza, Friendship Dog Park, Donatella Park, utility box wraps, hometown hero banners, the Civic Center Art Gallery, and the Water Reclamation Facility Expansion. National League of Cities Update - Timothy Evans of the National League of Cities (NLC) reported that Avondale has been an NLC member for nearly 50 years and received $17.9 million in direct federal COVID funding through NLC advocacy. - He described NLC's four focus areas: federal advocacy, leadership development, local-challenge solutions, and savings through public-private partnerships. He noted Avondale has used NLC's grant access program since 2018, which includes more than 1,600 grants. - He highlighted that Councilmember White serves on NLC's Transportation and Infrastructure Systems committee and as parliamentarian for the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, and Councilmember Solorio serves on the NLC Board, one of about 60 seats among NLC's 2,700 member cities. - Councilmembers thanked Evans and praised Councilmembers White and Solorio for their regional and national engagement. Public Hearings and Legislative Actions 5A/5B – Municipal Operations Warehouse General Plan Amendment and Rezone (PL 25-0263 / PL 25-0264) - Josh Orton, lead senior planner, presented both items for approximately 9.03 acres at the northeast corner of Lower Buckeye Road and Fourth Street. - Item 5A requested a minor general plan amendment from industrial to public civic. Item 5B requested a rezone from R16 urban residential to Planned Area Development with an underlying Commerce Park zoning district. - The PAD plan reduces the northern building setback from 50 to 45 feet and the northern land use buffer from 35 to 10 feet, with a 20-foot access easement providing additional separation; eastern setbacks and buffers remain at required levels. - A neighborhood meeting was held June 30, 2026 with two members of the public; the Planning Commission voted 4-0 on August 19, 2026 to recommend approval. No one requested to speak at the council public hearing. - Councilmember Conde asked about a deceleration lane on Lower Buckeye Road. Staff said a corridor study and future traffic impact analysis will determine whether one is warranted, and that the goal is to get delivery trucks safely out of through traffic. - Vote on 5A: motion by Councilmember Weiss, second by Councilmember Solorio; passed 5-1, with one absent. Vote on 5B: motion by Vice Mayor Nielsen, second by Councilmember Weiss; passed 5-1, with one absent. 5C – Central Avenue Rezone (PL 25-0015) - Cole Hunger, senior planner, presented the request to rezone 325 and 335 North Central Avenue from C2 community commercial to urban residential to allow one single-family dwelling unit on each lot. The combined parcels are approximately 0.45 net acres. - Staff found the rezone supports appropriate infill development, is compatible with surrounding residential uses, and resolves split zoning on the southern parcel. A neighborhood meeting was held June 29, 2026 with one attendee; no public comments were received; the Planning Commission recommended approval 4-0 on August 19, 2026. No one requested to speak at the council public hearing. - The mayor noted the applicant committed to two single-family homes rather than multiplexes, calling the development consistent with the surrounding neighborhood. - Vote: motion by Vice Mayor Nielsen, second by Councilmember Weiss; passed 6-0, with one absent. Key Outcomes - Consent calendar approved 6-0, one absent. - Proclamations presented and accepted for National Suicide Prevention and Action Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. - Resolution 1067-0926 (general plan amendment for the Municipal Operations Warehouse) approved 5-1, one absent. - Ordinance 2040-0926 (rezone for the Municipal Operations Warehouse) approved 5-1, one absent. - Ordinances 2038-0926 and 2039-0926 (Central Avenue rezone) approved 6-0, one absent. - Public comments were received and placed into the record; no council action was taken on unscheduled public comments. Additional Council Comments and Adjournment - Councilmember Garcia attended the West Valley Chamber Gala, observed a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk, an Arizona resident killed one year ago by political violence, and honored veterans lost to suicide. She stressed that political violence has no place in the community. - Vice Mayor Nielsen mentioned participation in a Central Arizona Project banquet, police awards events, ribbon cuttings, and volunteer opportunities preparing bridge housing furniture. - The council adjourned by motion from Councilmember Garcia, second by Councilmember Conde; the motion passed 6-0, with one absent.

The Los Angeles City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on September 15, 2026. The meeting included approval of consent calendar items, extensive public testimony on traffic violence and other issues, and discussion and votes on several items including tree spacing standards, illegal dumping penalties, fireworks regulation, and a resolution opposing federal forest rule changes. The council also continued an appointment to the Ethics Commission. Consent Calendar - Items 1 through 11, 16 through 18, 20 through 22, and 24 through 31 were approved unanimously (14-0). These items included routine approvals, public hearings, and reports. Public Comments & Testimony - A large number of speakers addressed the council, primarily calling for a declaration of a state of emergency on traffic violence. Speakers included representatives from Streets Are For Everyone, survivors of traffic violence, and community members. They cited statistics: 324 traffic deaths in 2025 (a 3.5% increase from the prior year), more traffic fatalities than homicides for three consecutive years, and an 8% increase in traffic fatalities in 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Many urged immediate action. - Other speakers addressed illegal dumping (supporting vehicle impoundment), illegal fireworks (calling for supply chain accountability), and concerns about homeless encampments and public safety. - Several speakers made disruptive or off-topic comments, including profanity and conspiracy theories. The council president managed the proceedings. Discussion Items - Item 13 – Tree Spacing Standards (Councilmember Lee): Motion to update tree spacing guidelines to increase urban canopy. Councilmember Yaroslavsky offered an amendment to include outstanding instructions from a previous motion (Council File 24-128). Councilmember Price offered a friendly amendment to clarify intent. The item passed as amended (14-0). - Item 14 – Illegal Dumping (Councilmember Lee): Motion directing the city attorney to prepare an ordinance authorizing 30-day impoundment of vehicles used for illegal dumping. Passed 13-1. - Item 15 – Illegal Fireworks (Councilmember McOskar): Motion directing the city attorney to explore civil litigation against manufacturers, importers, and distributors of illegal fireworks, modeled on past litigation against tobacco and gun companies. Passed 14-0. - Item 19 – Special Event Permits (Councilmembers Nazarian and McOskar, and Park and Rodriguez): Two amendments were offered and approved. The item as amended passed 14-0. - Item 23 – (Unclear topic, called special by Councilmember Jurado): Passed 10-1. - Item 32 – Appointment to Ethics Commission (Dina Bloom): Councilmember moved to continue the item for one week due to lack of clarity on charter requirements regarding political donations. Continued to September 22, 2026. - Item 33 – Resolution opposing rescission of Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Councilmember Lee): Resolution opposing the federal proposal to weaken protections for undeveloped national forests, including Angeles, San Bernardino, and Sierra National Forests. Passed 14-0. Key Outcomes - Approved consent calendar items unanimously. - Passed motions to update tree spacing standards, explore vehicle impoundment for illegal dumping, and pursue civil action against illegal fireworks suppliers. - Continued Ethics Commission appointment for further review. - Approved resolution opposing federal roadless rule changes. - Several items were amended before passage.

The Bentonville Planning Commission convened on September 15, 2026, for a Tech Review session at 4:30 PM followed by a regular meeting at 5:00 PM at City Hall. The commission addressed a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for night work at the Bentonville Health Care Campus, a Large Scale Development (LSD) for the Botanical Garden, and multiple rezoning requests, alongside an update on the Community Code Amendments. Consent Calendar - Meeting Minutes: The minutes from the September 1, 2026, meeting were approved unanimously. - Consent Agenda (4 items): The following items were approved unanimously without discussion: - Lot 1 of Oakarine Subdivision Property Line Adjustment (PLA26-0024) - Lots 4 and 5 of Roth Estates Property Line Adjustment (PLA26-0016) - Utility Easement Vacation at 702 SE Yale (VAC26-0042) - Lot 1, Phase 24 of Walmart Campus Final Plat (FP26-0008) Public Comments & Testimony - Bentonville Health Care Campus TUP (TUP26-0002): Lourdes Doran (3200 NE Sixth St) voiced strong opposition on behalf of neighbors to the nighttime work, citing disruption from noise, bright lights, vibrations, and dust. - Palmer Revocable Trust Rezoning (RZ26-0042): - Matt O'Reilly (101 NE Fifth St) spoke in opposition, stating the rezoning would set a dangerous precedent for North Main Street, opening the corridor to townhome development without proper zoning adjacency. - Kim Valentine (601 N Main) spoke in opposition, emphasizing that a zoning change grants permanent property rights that could be exploited by future owners for incompatible development, recommending a variance instead. - Mark Haney (848 NW C St), the builder representing the trust, spoke in support. He cited the staff report to argue the T4.1 zoning is appropriate for the location five blocks from the square and consistent with the Community Plan's Walkable Neighborhood Place Type. Discussion Items - TUP26-0002 (Bentonville Health Care Campus Night Work): The commission considered a 6-month TUP allowing Linco to perform concrete pours at night for a parking garage and building. A key discussion point was neighbor notification. The commission crafted a condition, agreed to by the applicant, requiring written notice and door hangers to addresses within a 200-foot radius (including Prairie and Levi Lanes). The notice must include a work schedule and a contact number. Discussion also covered standard construction hours (6 AM to 7 PM) and ensuring other site work complies. - LSD26-0038 (Botanical Garden): Commissioners discussed parking lot placement, with some expressing concern that a proposed lot on Central Avenue would obstruct views of Bud's House and the downtown entrance. The applicant argued the lot (26 of 43 total spaces) was essential for functionality and code compliance, preserving a central lawn. Traffic was expected primarily via trails. The commission secured a condition for an enhanced, native evergreen screen along the lot's north and east borders. - Massary Rezoning (RZ26-0044): Applicant Dominic Massary requested a rezone from R-1 to T3.1 at 201 SW E Street. The purpose is to allow moving a garage out of the right-of-way and expanding the house footprint. No public comments were made. - Materesa Corporation Rezoning (RZ26-0043): A rezone of 901 E Central Avenue from R-1 to T3.2 was reviewed. No applicant or public comments were offered. - Palmer Revocable Trust Rezoning (RZ26-0042): Because the statutory notice sign had been posted for less than the required 15 days, the commission could not take action. The public hearing was held and testimony was collected but discussion was deferred. - Community Code Amendments: Staff updated the commission on revisions, including clarifying the Standard Review vs. Enhanced Review criteria for rezonings. An update on the City Council's parking discussion was provided, noting a directive to scope and fund a comprehensive city parking plan. The update also covered refining parking reduction language to ensure logical walkability (e.g., requiring feasible access to a greenway). Key Outcomes - Meeting Minutes & Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously. - TUP26-0002 (Healthcare Campus): Approved (7-0) , conditioned on a 200-foot notification radius (letter and door hanger) detailing the night work schedule and a contact number for complaints. - LSD26-0038 (Botanical Garden): Approved (7-0) , conditioned on an enhanced evergreen screening buffer of native Arkansas species on the north and east sides of the Central Avenue parking lot. - RZ26-0044 (Massary Rezoning): Approved (7-0) . - RZ26-0043 (Materesa Rezoning): Approved (7-0) . - RZ26-0042 (Palmer Revocable Trust Rezoning): Tabled unanimously to the October 20, 2026 meeting to complete the public notice period. No substantive discussion or vote on the merits was held. - Community Code Amendments: Update received; no formal action taken. Staff to continue refining standard review criteria and parking management language.

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, met on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 11:12 a.m. to 11:53 a.m. to consider the Minor Amendment to the 2013 Approved Subregion 5 Master Plan and the associated Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) (CR-028-2026). The meeting focused on a staff presentation summarizing public testimony, Planning Board recommendations, and council deliberation leading to two separate votes. The plan area lies entirely within Council District 9. Public Comments & Testimony - Thirteen speakers provided verbal testimony at the June 9, 2026 joint public hearing, generating over 32 pages of transcribed testimony. Additionally, 40 pieces of written testimony were received. - Testimony covered land use, environment, transportation, public facilities, and historic preservation, but not economic development. - While some testimony opposed specific rezonings (e.g., zoning changes 3, 4, 12, and 13), most testimony requested additional rezonings—often for higher density residential, industrial, or scattered commercial zones in rural and agricultural areas. Discussion Items - Staff Presentation: Korey Arsenault (Project Manager, M-NCPPC) and Michael Calomese (Deputy Project Manager) presented the process, key themes of the minor plan amendment (reimagining Brandywine as a transit-oriented hub, enhancing transit for the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Line, concentrating retail at Akakeek Village, supporting the Medical Innovation District, and promoting agricultural preservation). The proposed SMA included 15 targeted zoning changes affecting less than 1% of the plan area. - Planning Board Actions (September 3, 2026): The Planning Board adopted the minor plan amendment and endorsed the SMA with three modifications: - Reduced the extent of zoning change 3 (commercial zoning at Akakeek Village) to create a more compact village scale. - Deleted zoning change 4 (multifamily housing at Akakeek Village) due to opposition. - Rezoned certain properties along Piscataway Road from AR/RR to RSF-95 to support single-family detached homes. - Clerical Error: Staff identified a minor error in the Planning Board’s resolution regarding tax account numbers for zoning changes 15 and 16 (three omitted numbers and one wrongly included). A correction was recommended. - Councilmember Harrison's Proposed Revisions: Councilmember Harrison moved to direct staff to prepare a resolution of approval for the SMA with four additional revisions: 1. Add a new strategy to the minor plan amendment based on Exhibit 28 to rezone the Dyson property to the RSFA zone. 2. Direct staff to evaluate a parcel (currently in the TACE zone) for potential IE (Industrial Employment) zoning, related to the Timothy Branch road and Brandywine Town Center connectivity. 3. (Implied from context) Possibly include a correction for tax account numbers—though Harrison also explicitly called for correcting the error on tax account numbers for endorsed zoning changes 15 and 16 (Parker properties). 4. (The fourth revision was not separately enumerated but was understood as part of the motion; the motion described “four revisions” including the above and the correction of the SMA resolution error.) - Council Discussion: Councilmember Adams requested clarification on the Timothy Branch property. Councilmember Oriadha stated she would abstain because she needed more time to digest the individual amendments. Key Outcomes - First Motion (Sectional Map Amendment): A motion by Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Ivey, to direct staff to prepare a resolution of approval for the SMA with the four revisions (including staff’s noted correction) and in accordance with the Planning Board’s endorsements. Passed 8-0-1 (Ayes: Olson, Adams-Stafford, Blegay, Dernoga, Harrison, Ivey, Hunter, Adams; Nay: 0; Abstain: Oriadha; Absent: Burroughs and Fisher). - Second Motion (Master Plan Amendment): A motion by Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Hunter, to direct staff to prepare a resolution of approval for the minor master plan amendment in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted recommendations. Passed 8-0-1 (same vote tally). - Next Steps: Staff will draft resolutions incorporating the council’s directions. The council has 90 days from the Planning Board’s transmittal (September 4, 2026) to take final action.

On September 15, 2026, the Mayor and Denver City Council held their weekly joint meeting. Council members shared district and citywide announcements, Councilman Watson stated positions on two shelter matters, and the council voted to enter executive session for legal advice on contracts and city real estate use. Discussion Items - A council member announced a Houston Lake Town Hall on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Habitat for Humanity Headquarters, 430 South Navajo, for residents concerned about the future of Houston Lake. - A council member announced the Budget Book Club series, including a virtual City Budget 101 on Thursday with a 30-minute crash course and 30-minute Q&A; a budget happy hour on Friday, September 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Flight Co Tower in District 8; and a community convening and workshop on Saturday, October 3, from 12 to 2 p.m. with location to be determined. Budget hearings are scheduled for the following week. Sign-up information is available through Councilwoman Lewis's page and link tree. - Councilman Watson announced Hoop for Safety on September 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Metro State University, a free event encouraging health and sports, sponsored by the Nuggets and MSU Denver. - Councilman Watson said he does not support building a proposed 400-room shelter in the Swansea neighborhood on the border of Clayton. He said discussions are underway to set up a separate community meeting on the proposal, and he encouraged community members to attend a community information meeting about a family shelter at 4180 Columbine Street, noting that hundreds of families are waiting for shelter, winter is coming, a solution is necessary, and families have been asking for shelter for well over a year. - The council president announced that the Saturday concert at Eisenhower Park is canceled and rescheduled as a fall fest on October 24, with location to be determined, due to predicted rain during the concert time. - A council member announced a park cleanup on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Berkeley Park, focused on trash along the I-70 interstate, with free coffee, snacks, and a concert ticket to the Federal Oriental Theater; participants should meet at the playground. - A council member announced Jamming on the Jetty at Sloan's Lake from 1 to 8 p.m. this weekend, and noted that $50 million in funding was identified with the Department of Finance and Denver Urban Renewal Authority for lake cleanup. - A council member moved, and another seconded, a motion to enter executive session pursuant to DRMC 2-34A for the purpose of receiving legal advice regarding negotiation of contracts and discussing the use of real estate by the city. The motion was approved. Key Outcomes - The council approved moving into executive session under DRMC 2-34A for legal advice on contract negotiations and city real estate use. - Councilman Watson expressed opposition to the proposed 400-room shelter in Swansea/Clayton and expressed support for finding a solution for the family shelter at 4180 Columbine Street. - Several community events were announced, rescheduled, or promoted: Houston Lake Town Hall, Budget Book Club events, Hoop for Safety, Berkeley Park cleanup, Jamming on the Jetty, and the District 4 fall fest.