The Public Meeting Index

On October 27, 2026, City of Napa clerk staff (Tiffany, Emily, Sam) participated in a training session on the Granicus Boards and Commissions software, led by Granicus trainer Kirsten. The training covered system features including the dashboard, roster management, applications, configuration settings, email notifications, and public widget customization. Staff made several configuration decisions during the session. Discussion Items - Dashboard Overview: The trainer reviewed the dashboard, which displays active boards, seats filled and open, recent applications, and term expiration data (noting many terms expire in October). - Districts Tracking: The city does not use districts (one-city model), so the district graph on the dashboard is disabled and not needed. - Roster Management: Demonstrated filling vacancies, adding ex officio members, using the 'no recruitment' flag, and setting start/end dates. Staff noted they already set end dates to track expiration. - Attendance Tracking: The system can track attendance via a liaison who receives a link (no login required). Staff expressed interest in asking liaisons if they want to use this feature. - Subcommittees: Trainer showed how to add subcommittees to boards; staff found this useful for future tracking. - Custom Reports: Staff requested a custom report for a simplified master roster of current members and vacancies (excluding full application data). The trainer will connect them with a report expert. - Application Packets: Trainer demonstrated creating packets that combine board fact sheets and applicant applications into a single document for appointing authorities. - System Settings: - Auto-Expire Terms: Left unchecked (to allow members to remain until replaced). - Auto-Archive Applications: Set to 36 months (staff agreed during session). - Limit Applications per Applicant: Left unchecked for now (staff preferred flexibility). - Title Case Applicant Names: Enabled to automatically format names properly. - Application Form Builder: Trainer showed how to add custom questions, mark them for redaction, and use dashboard data (e.g., filtering by favorite color). Staff noted they can use this to track applicant demographics or preferences. - Public Widget Customization: The widget title was changed to "City of Napa Boards, Commissions & Committees" and the standalone apply button was customized with city colors. The embed code will be provided to the webmaster. - Email Notifications: Review of auto-generated emails (incomplete application reminders, thank-yous, staff notifications) and creation of a custom email triggered on appointment (e.g., to include orientation details or Form 700). Staff plan to use this for new appointees. - User Permissions: Explained administrator, coordinator, board-specific, and read-only roles. Staff may grant liaisons board-specific access in the future. Key Outcomes - Configuration Decisions: - Auto-archive applications after 36 months. - Enable title case for applicant names. - Leave auto-expire terms and auto-reapply emails unchecked. - Leave limit on number of boards per applicant unchecked for now. - Widget title updated to "City of Napa Boards, Commissions & Committees." - Next Steps: - Schedule a subsequent training session on Media Manager for Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Pacific. - Staff to follow up with IT to resolve encoder and internet connectivity issues. - Staff will clean up the user list in the Granicus system to remove inactive or former members. - Granicus will share the training recording and embed code for the standalone apply button.

This session, recorded on October 27, 2026, at 7:45 PM, was not a formal city council meeting but a brief, informal interview conducted at the Louisville Zoo's "Boo with the Zoo" Halloween party. No agenda or minutes were available for this event, and the raw transcript captures only a short, casual conversation between an event host and a family in attendance. Event Interaction - The host spoke with a family attending the Boo with the Zoo party, including Sophia (dressed as Morticia Adams), Daniel Catfian, and six-year-old Nathaniel. - Nathaniel said he was looking forward to candy, confirmed he had attended the event before, and stated that his favorite part was "just walking around and seeing cool costumes." - When asked about her favorite character, Sophia said she did not have just one favorite and mentioned that her most liked thing to watch is the movie Scream. - The host described the tone of the party as "merry, not scary." Key Outcomes - No formal business, motions, votes, or decisions were conducted during this interaction.

The City Planning Commission met at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in Council Chambers. The Commission heard a deferred conditional-use request for an auto repair facility in New Orleans East and a lengthy citywide text amendment to overhaul transient lodging regulations based on the Transient Lodging Study. After public testimony and discussion, the Commission approved the auto repair use 5-3 and adopted the transient lodging package unanimously with amendments that removed the French Quarter's VCE1 district from proposed short-term rental expansion and added restrictions on small hotels. Consent Calendar - There were no subdivisions on the ratification list, and none were ratified. - The agenda included adoption of the October 13, 2026 minutes, but the minutes are not available and the transcript does not reflect a separate vote on them. Public Comments & Testimony – Zoning Docket 095/26 - Applicant representative Jimmy Brown said the proposed shop would occupy approximately 936 square feet with two service bays and four parking spaces; he said the owner met city requests, addressed outside-aesthetics concerns, and wants to be a good neighbor and work with community organizations. - Roland Barthay, president of the Pines Village Association, opposed the conditional use. He said the neighborhood's opposition was unchanged, disputed the applicant's characterization of earlier meetings, described Downman Road as an eyesore, said the city has not enforced code violations, presented opposition signatures, and recommended denial. - Madeline Trapanier, a Pines Village resident, opposed the application, citing existing illegal body shops and tire shops on the corridor, lack of business participation in the Downman Road Business Alliance, and the need for quality-of-life enforcement. - Kenya Smith, interim president of the Eastern New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Committee, said the group represents more than 80,000 residents and 60 percent of the city's land mass; he supported residents' concerns and noted at least eight to ten repair shops already along the Downman Road corridor. - Commissioner Jackson, who lives in District E, said she did not want the business to leave but was alarmed by lack of compliance and wanted the issue rectified. Public Comments & Testimony – Zoning Docket 082/26 - Supporters of allowing commercial short-term rentals in the VCE1 district included Suzette Taladano, Clark Gray, Craig Brewerette, Jennifer Wickham, Christina Jones, and Bert Lodrig. They argued that VCE1 is a heavily commercial district, that many buildings and units are vacant or too small for long-term residents, that real estate demand is weak, that short-term rental income would finance renovations, and that 45 property and business owners signed statements of support. - Sylvia Patterson, a Frenchman Street property owner and short-term rental operator since the 1990s, asked the Commission to distinguish long-standing hospitality businesses from speculative conversions and to protect lawful operators. - Opponents included VCPORA executive director Aaron Holmes and president Nathan Chapman, Preservation Resource Center representative Marionelle Nolan Wheatley, Louisiana Landmark Society's Sandra Stokes, Neighbors First for Bywater leaders Eleanor Graham and Julie Jones, French Quarter residents, and members of the Strong coalition. They opposed expanding short-term rentals into VCE1 and, in many cases, opposed commercial short-term rentals citywide. They cited loss of permanent housing, unsafe and unmanaged properties, enforcement failures, fraudulent permits, the fragile residential character of the French Quarter, and concerns about new small and large hotels in historic mixed-use districts. - VCPORA's Aaron Holmes said 89 of 119 written comments on the study opposed expansion in the French Quarter and that the written record contained only two letters in support of VCE1 expansion. - Alan Johnson of the Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association said the Marigny lost 20 percent of its resident-occupied housing from 2000 to now, from 83.3 percent to 64.2 percent, and warned that allowing small hotels in HMC2 could convert residential structures. - Garden District Association's Ron Babin asked for deferral or rejection, citing pending Magazine Street overlay work and concerns about small hotels. - Rhonda Finley opposed the French Quarter expansion on economic grounds, citing declining hotel occupancy and arguing the city should not expand short-term rentals while investing in hotel rooms. Discussion Items - Zoning Docket 095/26: Staff reported the proposed auto repair use is consistent with the Master Plan and the S-B1 district. The property currently contains a gas station and convenience store; past occupational licenses for similar uses had lapsed more than six months, so no active permit existed. The Commission approved the conditional use with a 5-3 vote. - Zoning Docket 082/26: Staff presented the Transient Lodging Study, adopted by the CPC on January 27, 2026, and proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Major recommendations included converting commercial short-term rentals to temporary uses, creating three CSTR categories called small, medium, and whole, limiting CSTRs, NSTRs, and bed-and-breakfasts to one per square block, restricting hotels by splitting them into small and large categories, consolidating bed-and-breakfast types, and removing CSTRs from HMC2, HMMU, and HUMU districts. - As of March 2025, short-term rentals made up 88 percent of licensed transient lodging uses, and CSTRs were about 40 percent of all licenses. Staff noted HMC2 and HUMU districts together account for 39 percent of current CSTR activity. - During commissioner discussion, staff clarified that the one-per-square-block limit would not apply to hotels, that Canal Street between the Mississippi River and Claiborne Avenue would be exempt from the density cap, and that the recommended licensing period remained one year, not two. - The VCE1 district contains about five square blocks, so the original staff recommendation would have allowed at most five small CSTRs there; the final motion removed VCE1 from the CSTR allowances entirely. Key Outcomes - Zoning Docket 095/26: Motion to approve per staff recommendation carried 5-3. Voting yes: Commissioners Jackson, Poche, Kepper, Flick, and Steag. Voting no: Commissioners Josie Gupta, Whitries, and Jordan. Commissioners encouraged the applicant to continue neighborhood engagement and address beautification, trash, and related complaints. - Zoning Docket 082/26: The Commission adopted a motion approving the staff recommendations with amendments, by a vote of 8-0. The amendments: - Removed VCE1 from all proposed commercial short-term rental allowances, meaning no new CSTRs would be allowed in that French Quarter district. - Made small hotels in HUB1 districts a conditional use rather than a permitted use. - Added small hotels to the list of uses subject to the one-per-square-block limit. - The Commission will transmit Zoning Docket 082/26 to the City Council. Under the process, the City Council has 60 days to act by motion and 90 days to adopt an ordinance, and the Council may modify the Commission's recommendations. - The meeting adjourned after the Commission ratified no subdivisions.

The Public Projects Committee met on October 27, 2026, to review and vote on routine project items including change orders, a bid award, and service contracts. All items were approved unanimously by voice vote. No public comments were offered. Consent Calendar - Approval of Change Order No. 1 with Rail Construction for the Copeland Square Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project: This was a closed-out, additive balancing change order that brought the final contract to $796,236. The project included $1,350 of sewer installed in the TY Rogers 23rd/24th Street area. The additive was due to an unforeseen storm sewer conflict requiring round storm pipe to be replaced with elliptical storm pipe. Staff stated sufficient funding was available in the Water/Sewer budget. - Authorization of Change Order No. 3 with Mark Johnson Construction for the Hillard Fletcher WERF Phase II improvements project: The change order added 120 days at no additional cost. Completed work included aeration basin piping replacement and replacement of 18-inch diameter diffusers, plus completion of digesters one and two. Remaining rehabilitation is on digester three; the extra time was needed to bring digesters one and two online due to an unknown biological process duration. - Bid award to Cornerstone Civil Contractors for utility relocations for the Out 69 South project in the amount of $219,867.50. The bid was opened on September 24, 2026, with four bidders; Cornerstone was the low responsive bidder. The project is 100% reimbursable, with an expected start in February. - Approval of a minor public works contract with J&L Tree Service: This annual not-to-exceed contract for $50,000 covers larger tree work. Staff explained that using a contractor is usually cheaper than renting a crane and operator for four-man tree crews. - Approval of a professional services contract with SPX Aids to Navigation LLC: The $3,600 contract provides electronic monitoring of the red blinking light on the radio tower next to the police impound lot, with notification to the city if the light goes out. Staff mentioned the contract includes a sailor component and other monitoring features. Key Outcomes - All five agenda items passed unanimously by voice vote. - The meeting adjourned by unanimous motion.

The Board of Trustees of the Indianapolis Public Library met on October 27, 2026, at the Michigan Road Branch with a quorum present. President Ray Beterman chaired the meeting, thanked the City-County Council for its support of the library's 2027 budget proposal, and reaffirmed the board's commitment to stewardship of public resources. The board recognized a national accessibility award for the host branch, heard reports on branch operations, the Library of Things pilot, finances, facilities, foundation activity, CEO and third-quarter operational updates, approved multiple resolutions, and scheduled the next meeting. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held September 28, 2026, by unanimous roll-call vote. - Accepted the Treasurer's report for October 2026 for filing for audit, by unanimous roll-call vote. - Approved Resolution 41-2026, covering routine financial, personnel, and travel actions occurring between board meetings, by unanimous roll-call vote. Public Comments & Testimony - Shannon Mon, a Teen Advisory Group (TAG) member, spoke in support of TAG and its role in the community. She described TAG as a library-affiliated group of teens who plan events for teens and younger children, including a nostalgia night and an egg hunt, and emphasized that teens' perspectives help make the library a more welcoming place. She answered trustee questions, noting TAG meets Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and that she joined after her older brother participated, in part to encourage library use among young people after COVID. Discussion Items Branch Report & National Accessibility Award - President Beterman recognized the Michigan Road Branch as one of five organizations nationally to receive an accessibility award from Helen Keller Services on October 9, along with a citation from the New York State Assembly. - Branch manager Bethany Allison reported that the branch serves a service area of about 40,000 people and has 4,874 active cardholders. She highlighted 121,000+ visitors in 2025, roughly 10 volunteers, weekly story times, monthly book discussions, chair yoga, computer help classes, study rooms and community meeting rooms, and teen-led programming. - Allison described outreach to immigrant communities, including English-learning resources, Mango Language app promotion, English conversation circles, a more visible world-language collection, partnerships with Grassroot Projects and West Side Indy Indivisible Resistance Movement, and food drives supporting the Haitian community after the loss of temporary protected status. - Library Card Days included a Blind Date with a Book display with more than 50 wrapped books. Library of Things Pilot Report - Felicia Tate, Library of Things Librarian, and Joe Troyer, Senior Manager of Technical Services, presented results from the pilot. Six branches volunteered to host the collection; it featured 11 categories and excluded items that would require heavy tech support, pose elevated injury risk, or create cleaning and pest concerns. - Pilot results included more than 1,000 items circulated, over 400 unique borrowers, about 46% repeat borrowers, and almost two-thirds of items circulated. The pilot used more than $77,000 in bond funds to purchase 734 items. Presenters reported patron savings of more than $95,000, later updated to well over $130,000. Loss and damage was 0.3%, compared with 5% for traditional print and media. - Patron satisfaction was generally favorable; lower satisfaction was tied to the reservation software. Presenters recommended expanding Library of Things system-wide over the next two-plus years, training branch staff, conducting storage audits, and using all branches as at least fulfillment locations. - Trustees praised the program and asked questions about cross-branch transfers, currently allowed only among the six pilot branches; technology-category items such as Tonies, Yoto devices, cameras, and video-to-digital converters; maintenance of assistive devices; connections to general circulation and deactivation criteria; liability waivers; and whether technology limits were informed by the existing Chromebook and Hotspot program. A trustee who identified as a physical therapist offered to suggest maintenance safeguards for assisted devices. Finance & Bond Updates - The Finance Committee, chaired by Dr. White, presented the monthly financial update. Revenue collections were at 58% of budget with 75% of the budget year elapsed, while expenditures were at 61%, described as favorable. Year-to-date expenditures were about $42 million. The library received $400,000 from a CICF grant versus $225,000 budgeted. The finance team is working with its bank to raise the sweep account interest rate from 2.75% toward about 3%. - Resolution 38-2026, authorizing issuance of $19 million in bonds for the Remington Branch Renovation and multi-facility long-term capital improvement and equipment update project, was approved unanimously. The City-County Council had approved it on October 5; next steps are a Moody's rating call and bond sale. - Updates: the 2027 budget was approved on October 19; travel per diem increased from $15 to $30 for a half-day and from $30 to $60 for a full day. - The Diversity, Policy and Human Resources Committee had no report this month. Facilities Committee - Resolution 39-2026 awarded a construction services contract for East 38th Street Branch carpet replacement to Consolidated Flooring, the lowest responsive and responsible quote among three received. The award was below the estimate and will be funded through bond fund 485. A trustee acknowledged that feedback from a City-County Councilor about the 38th Street carpet was received and acted on. Approved unanimously. - Resolution 40-2026 awarded a construction services contract for Southport Branch carpet replacement to EF Marburger for $125,000, below the $150,000 estimate, funded through bond fund 485. EF Marburger is city-certified WBE and will self-perform 100% of the work. Approved unanimously. Facilities noted Consolidated Flooring did not bid on this project. Library Foundation Update - Dr. Riola read the Foundation update: Teresa Browning will retire in January 2027; Denise Elkins will retire in June 2027. Promotions effective January 1, 2027 include Peg Sullivan to Executive Assistant, Kelly Keepers to Senior Development Officer, and Emily Schickner to Director of Finance and HR. - The Foundation thanked 156 donors from the past month and reported more than $150,000 in support to the library, including Staff Day, Lillian Children's Hall Scholarship, team package programs, and bilingual storytime. CEO Report & September Engagement Data - CEO Gregory Hill presented the monthly report. Highlights included the first-ever Book Bonanza at Central Library on September 12 with 761 guests; a preschool STEAM pilot at West Perry funded by Cummins with 45 attendees; Eagle Branch's immigrant welcome center Pathway to Literacy course averaging about 15 guests per session; and preschool visits reaching about 140 participants. - System output measurements: 2,209,612 visits, down 2.7% from September 2025; Tuesday was the busiest day at about 22% of visits; 2-4 p.m. was the busiest time at 27%; circulation was down 2.8% from NDPL locations but slightly up when shared partners were included; public PC use was down about 9%; program attendance was 17,868, averaging 17-18 guests per program. - Hill shared a 90-second impact story about staff helping a patron experiencing domestic abuse connect to support resources and a social work referral. A trustee praised the social-worker-in-library initiative as the right path. - Library Card Days from September 26-28 brought more than 19,000 visitors, over 600 new cardholders, 1,100 renewals, and 5,000 tote bags and cookies. - Staff recognition awards and workplace initiatives were reviewed, including the career development program with 161+ participants and its 11th session. Upcoming events include Staff Day on November 2, Fall Fest at Central Library on November 21, and the final Heart of Every Neighborhood event on December 14. Third Quarter Operations Report - Chief Strategy Analytics Officer Mary Ann McKenzie reported more than 10,000 new cardholders in the quarter, with 64% of cardholders active. Total circulation was down 1%; physical circulation continues a slow decline of 2-5% per quarter while electronic circulation is growing. Database, online learning, and other digital platform use increased 11% over 2025. - Branch visits were down 2%, attributed partly to closures including Franklin Road's three-week recarpeting closure and Central Library's unexpected closure. Wi-Fi and public PC usage were down; public PC use was down 7% in the quarterly comparison. Study room usage remained strong, especially at Central Library's new second-floor study rooms. More than 60 partners tabled in branches on over 66 occasions. - In response to a trustee question, McKenzie said there is no current intention to decrease physical item purchasing despite the physical-circulation decline. Key Outcomes - All roll-call votes were unanimous (7-0): approval of the September 28, 2026 minutes; acceptance of the Treasurer's report; Resolutions 38-2026, 39-2026, 40-2026, and 41-2026. - The board received and discussed the Library of Things expansion recommendation; no formal vote was taken. - The CEO agreed to follow up on a requested library-card-days target and on future agenda items, including more outreach data and possible MCP connectors to library resources and databases for AI tools. Trustees also acknowledged the library's booth at the STEM familia fest on Halloween weekend. - There was no unfinished or new business. The next board meeting is November 23, 2026, at the Eagle Branch Library, 3905 Muller Road, at 6:30 p.m.

Meeting Overview On October 27, 2026, the Cook County Board Committee heard a presentation from Assessor Fritz Kagey and Chief of Staff Scott Smith on the office's 2027 budget and ongoing property tax reform efforts, including closing the commercial valuation gap and improving taxpayer services. Discussion Items - Commercial Valuation Gap: Assessor Kagey reported that his office took three key steps: sending data packets to the Board of Review for commercial appeals, defending assessments at Board of Review hearings, and agreeing on a shared methodology for calculating tax rates and capitalization rates. These steps have reduced the shift of tax burden to homeowners. - Impact Examples: In Elk Grove Township, the median residential tax bill increased only 7% in 2025 (down from 24% in 2022), and homeowners' share of the property tax base remained at 41% in 2025 rather than jumping as it did in 2022. In the North Suburbs overall, the median residential bill increase dropped from 16% in 2022 to 7% in 2025. - Outreach and Exemptions: The office held 226 outreach events (87 in Spanish), issued over 1 million homeowner exemptions, 380,000 senior exemptions, more than 100,000 senior freeze exemptions, and 15,000 exemptions for veterans with disabilities. The Affordable Housing Special Assessment Program preserved more than 16,500 affordable housing units across 1,600 projects. - 2027 Budget: The proposed budget increases 11% overall, but the general fund allocation only rises 3%. Full-time staff remains flat, and 20 FTEs were shifted from general fund to special purpose funds. The office projects fewer than 10 vacancies by year-end. Key costs include postage, graphics, and advertising for state-mandated newspaper publication of assessment notices. - Questions and Discussion: - Commissioner Lowry asked about commercial vacancy downtown. Kagey noted office vacancy is high (pushing into the high 20s, with about 50 million sq ft vacant downtown), but assessments have been accurate per IDOR sales ratio studies. Vacancy shifts burden to remaining tenants. - Commissioner Britton praised the tax methodology agreement with the Board of Review and discussed the need for PTAB reform, annual reassessments, and automatic renewal of the senior freeze. Kagey supported these, highlighting that 40% of workshop attendees in Chicago were entitled to exemptions but hadn't received them. - Commissioner Morrison asked about analyst positions moved to special purpose funds. Scott Smith confirmed no job losses; positions were shifted to ease general fund burden. - Commissioner Trevor asked about feasibility of annual reassessments. Kagey said it requires better commercial data, reduced appeals, and improved taxpayer services, possibly more outreach staff. - Commissioner Aguilar asked about senior freeze vs. appeals. Kagey explained automatic renewal would dramatically reduce senior appeals and certificates of error. - Commissioner Vasquez asked about certificates of error backlog. Kagey and Smith reported a significant backlog (about half a year), but the office is working overtime and expects to complete assessment appeals for the South Suburbs by December 2026. Tyler Technologies implementation caused a six-month pause, but processing has resumed. Key Outcomes - The committee received the Assessor's 2027 budget presentation and will consider it further. - Several commissioners expressed support for pursuing state legislation on automatic renewal of the senior freeze (Senate Bill sponsored by Senator Cervantes) and on commercial data modernization. - The Assessor emphasized that ongoing collaboration with the Board of Review and continued oversight (e.g., annual sales ratio studies) are critical to reducing homeowners' tax burden. - No formal votes were taken during this committee hearing.

The meeting included promotional announcements for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport's new nonstop flights and an extended interview highlighting the 45th anniversary of the Louisville Zoo's Boo at the Zoo event, particularly its partnership with Kozair for Kids to provide a sensory-friendly experience for children with special needs. Discussion Items - Airport Expansion: A promotional segment announced that starting May 2026, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport will offer new nonstop flights to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Hartford, and Pittsburgh. Travelers were directed to FlyLouisville.com for details. - Boo at the Zoo 45th Anniversary: Kyle Shepherd from the Louisville Zoo introduced the event, noting it is presented by Meyer and has run for 45 years. Stephanie Smith, Event VP at Kozair for Kids, described the partnership of over 20 years. She stated that the zoo closes on a Wednesday night to allow 2,500 children and families from financial assistance programs and over 100 organizations across Kentucky to attend without sensory overload. Families begin requesting tickets as early as August. Smith expressed full support for the event, calling it a night where kids "just get to be kids." - Volunteer Staffing: Diane Taylor, a zoo staff member with 48 years of experience, explained that volunteer recruitment for Boo at the Zoo begins in January. Approximately 900 volunteers are needed to staff 16–17 nights of the event, each about four hours long. Volunteers come from companies, schools, and National Honor Societies. Key Outcomes - No formal votes, decisions, or public comments were recorded. The interview and announcements were informational in nature. (Note: The provided transcription did not include a full meeting agenda, minutes, or formal city council business. The content consisted of a promotional airport advertisement and a zoo event interview, likely part of a larger meeting or broadcast.)

The Oakland City Council Public Works and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11:30 AM in the City Council Chamber. The committee considered two major action items: a long‑pending subdivision on Kenilworth Road and a $5 million professional services agreement for construction management of the Broadway Streetscape Improvements Project. Both items were forwarded to the November 10, 2026 Special City Council meeting, one on non‑consent and one on consent. The meeting also included public comments on the pending list and an open forum. Consent Calendar (Routine Approvals) - Item 1 – Approval of Draft Minutes (October 13, 2026): Approved unanimously (3‑0, with Councilmember Wang excused at the time). - Item 2 – Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items (Pending List): Approved unanimously (3‑0, with Councilmember Wang excused at the time). One public speaker, Ms. Asada Olabala, raised concerns about the city’s tree‑removal permitting process, specifically the fee being non‑refundable even if a permit is denied and the delay between permit issuance and investigation. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 3 – Kenilworth Road Subdivision: - Kevin Daly (public comment) expressed support for adding housing but requested sidewalks be included in the plan to avoid missing the opportunity; also questioned emergency access and fire safety. - Ms. Asada Olabala (public comment) noted the project’s long history (first partial map in 2006) and urged the city to address permitting delays that contribute to stalled housing projects. - Laura Blair (applicant’s representative, BuildZig) requested that the parcel map be approved so that previously authorized improvements (including retaining walls already in place) can be completed; she also ceded time to Carlos Plazola, who explained the developer’s difficult journey over 10 years. - Quintin Hillgren (neighbor) complained of constant dust, diesel fumes, and debris from the construction site, stating the project has been ongoing for years with minimal progress. - Andrew Rothman (neighbor) objected to another extension, citing noise, dust, and lack of progress; he noted the owner had originally planned to build a single home but now appears to be developing seven units commercially. - In follow‑up discussion, Councilmember Houston asked the developer’s representative about community meetings; the representative stated they have met with neighbors and are available for further communication. - Item 4 – Broadway Streetscape Construction Management: - Kevin Daly (public comment) supported the project and requested a bike turn box from Broadway into 6th Street to improve cyclist safety. - Ms. Asada Olabala (public comment) questioned equity in project prioritization, listing many East Oakland projects that have not yet reached committee, and urged a fair distribution of transportation investments. - Open Forum: - Ms. Asada Olabala highlighted city administrator spending on sidewalk shavings, recycling, tree maintenance, and boarding‑up properties, suggesting such reports should also go to the relevant committees. - Kevin Daly thanked Councilmember Houston for bringing up the parking division reorganization report and expressed optimism about transportation hiring. Discussion Items - Item 3 – Subdivision Improvements at Kenilworth Road (Three Resolutions): Staff (Ishra Jahan, Supervising Civil Engineer) presented: The project involves seven single‑family homes on vacant downhill parcels (Council District 4). The owner, Kenilworth Property LLC, seeks a subdivision improvement agreement to defer infrastructure construction until after map recording, a major encroachment permit for privately owned improvements (retaining walls, sewer, storm drain), and approval of Parcel Map No. 8228 (four lots plus remainder). The project was originally approved in 2006, with extensions; delays stemmed from an ancient landslide and COVID‑related permit renewals. The committee heard extensive public testimony from neighbors about construction impacts. Councilmember Houston urged the developer to improve communication and address dust/noise complaints. Councilmember Unger proposed forwarding the item to the full council on non‑consent to allow Councilmember Gennani (District 4) to engage with the parties. - Item 4 – Broadway Streetscape Improvements Construction Management Support Services: Staff (Edmund Sioux, Supervising Civil Engineer) explained that a construction contract was awarded in July 2026 (McGuire and Hester) for pedestrian, transit, and signal improvements on Broadway between 2nd–11th Streets and 20th Street–Grand Avenue. The $5 million contract with VSCE Inc. covers resident engineers, inspectors, material testing, and special inspections. VSCE is an Oakland‑based SLB‑certified firm proposing to self‑perform 60% of the work; the remaining 40% will go to specialty subcontractors. Councilmember Wong questioned the high cost relative to the construction contract and requested more detailed documentation before full council action. Councilmember Houston praised the use of a local small business. The committee forwarded the item to council on consent. Key Outcomes - Item 1: Approved (3‑0) to adopt minutes of October 13, 2026. - Item 2: Accepted pending list (3‑0) with no changes. - Item 3 (three resolutions): Approved to forward to the November 10, 2026 Special City Council meeting on non‑consent – vote: 3 ayes (Unger, Wang, Gallo), 1 abstention (Houston). - Item 4 (Broadway CM contract): Approved to forward to the November 10, 2026 Special City Council meeting on consent – vote: 4 ayes (Unger, Houston, Wang, Gallo), 0 nays. - Open Forum: No committee action taken. Committee membership: Chair Zac Unger (District 1), Councilmember Noel Gallo (District 5), Councilmember Ken Houston (District 7), Councilmember Charlene Wang (District 2) – all present by 11:36 AM. The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:30 PM.