The Public Meeting Index

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with President Leverone, Vice President Stacy, and Commissioners Arce, Jamdar, and Thurlow present. The Commission approved the prior meeting's minutes, received financing and workforce/economic development updates, unanimously approved a Tuolumne River habitat agreement amendment, and held a closed session as part of the General Manager selection process. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of October 13, 2026 unanimously with no corrections. - Approved the Consent Calendar unanimously without discussion. Public Comments & Testimony General public comment - Francisco da Costa described alleged employee abuse and dangerous, untrained confined-space work, saying OSHA identified problems and the civil rights department granted three people permission to sue the SFPUC; he demanded accountability. - Ty Sills Jackson, a Bayview/Hunters Point resident and granddaughter of the late Dr. Espinola Jackson, described decades of environmental harm from the sewage treatment plant, former PG&E plant, and shipyard; she cited high rates of cancer, respiratory and pulmonary disease, birth defects, and stillbirths, and said 80 percent of wastewater from Silicon Valley to the East Bay is treated in her neighborhood. She asked where promised District 10 Southeast Corridor mitigation resources and training programs are. - Cesar Medina, a Glen Park resident, raised concerns about new streetlights causing glare and light trespass into properties up to 50 yards away, questioned why a citizen must pay $6,350 for a case review, and asked what the SFPUC's complaint procedure is. - Greg Graswell, a former Department of Public Works sewer engineering employee for almost 24 years, described a sewage discharge on Marina Green five years ago and cited a history of flood-management decisions, including a $400 million, 20-year program to reduce sewage flooding into homes that he said had been eliminated. Item 5B workforce/economic update - A public speaker said he had monitored career jobs for 50 years, cited Kevin Williams's documentation claiming that fewer than 5 percent of District 10 workers have been served and 95 percent of youth are watching others work, and criticized the SFPUC's spending growth from $6 billion to $15 billion and heading toward $25 billion. - A second speaker seconded those comments and asked where training opportunities and community benefits funds are for District 10 residents connected to the three major Bayview projects: 1550 Evans, Headworks, and Biosolids. The speaker said this community benefits program was championed by Dr. Espinola Jackson and asked for transparency on total contributions and allocations. Item 7 General Manager selection - One commenter urged the Commission to choose a forward-looking engineer, saying the SFPUC needs leadership that understands emerging technology and infrastructure challenges such as reservoir cleaning and water system stewardship. Item 8 Tuolumne River agreement - A public speaker urged the SFPUC to invite the Paiute, Pomo, and Miwok tribes to participate in salmon management decisions, saying the Tuolumne River is abused, the water is too warm for salmon to spawn, and this year's count was less than 40 compared with millions historically. - Peter Trekmeyer, policy director for Yosemite Rivers Alliance, said 1,635 fall-run chinook were counted entering the Stanislaus River on the prior Sunday versus 188 on the Tuolumne, and that the Tuolumne receives only 21 percent of unimpaired flow while the Stanislaus receives 40 percent. He argued that the limiting factors are water temperature, floodplain rearing habitat, and outmigration flows, and he encouraged a study session and a future General Manager who embraces science. Discussion Items Item 5A Capital financing results - Capital finance staff reported that all summer financings closed successfully in August. Three bond series priced during one week in early August at interest rates below the 6 percent planning rate, including taxable Series A and tax-exempt Series B bonds. The SFPUC mitigated Build America Bond risk on the 2010 B wastewater bonds, bringing two-thirds of that exposure to zero. - The Mayor signed the Board of Supervisors referral authorizing prepayment of certificates of participation for 525 Golden Gate; the authorization will become effective after 31 days, around the end of November, and staff will decide whether to execute based on market conditions. - The water enterprise completed a nearly $400 million direct-purchase financing with Wells Fargo at 3.62 percent, allowing planned bond issuance to move to fiscal year 2028 without impacting the current budget. A separate refinancing achieved a 3.23 percent rate and produced savings. - S&P Global Ratings affirmed the SFPUC's ratings and revised its outlook from negative to stable; Fitch affirmed Power Enterprise ratings. All current ratings are stable and affirmed. Upcoming financings include replacement credit facilities in December, wastewater and water bonds, and a CleanPowerSF facility renewal in early 2027. - In response to a Commissioner's question, staff explained that the water enterprise currently benefits from retail rating criteria; wholesale criteria could be less favorable and were a major factor in another agency's downgrade in Southern California. Item 5B Human Resources and Workforce/Economic Program Services updates - Wendy Macy, Chief People Officer, said the SFPUC career fair at the Southeast Community Center attracted more than 200 participants, the talent community pipeline increased about 50 percent year over year, and a same-day hiring pilot was used for student design trainees. Vacancy rates are trending down even though permanent positions increased by 147. High-vacancy classifications include associate engineer, stationary engineer sewer plant, and utility specialist. - Ben Poole, Director of Workforce and Economic Program Services, reported that from the start of the sewer system improvement program through September 2026, more than one-third of construction hours were worked by San Francisco residents, exceeding contractual requirements that grew from 20 to 30 percent. Total hours were about 5.5 million, including about 1.8 million hours by San Francisco residents who earned $160 million in wages and benefits; apprentices worked 56 percent of their hours by San Francisco residents. - Poole also reported that 334 different local business enterprises received more than 1,100 contracts totaling about $1 billion, reaching more than a third of the roughly 900 LBEs in the database. Across five major projects, $580 million went to LBEs and about 1.2 million hours were worked by San Francisco residents. The team is launching what staff called industry days to support collaborative delivery models; the first is scheduled for the day after the meeting. - Commissioner Jamdar asked about LBE and hyperlocal contractor programming for CleanPowerSF and CCA-related power work; Poole said no data exists yet, the project labor agreement is being applied where possible, and a scope was included in the recent power program management contract. Commissioner Arce praised the program's local hiring success, District 10 outcomes, and CityBuild partnership, and suggested a full look-back at the Southeast/SISIP work as it winds down. Item 7 General Manager selection process update - Commissioner Arce said the selection process continues. Commissioner Stacy said the Commission is reviewing candidates, she summarized feedback from the Citizens Advisory Council and BOSCA, and Commissioner Jamdar gathered comments from environmental groups. No open-session vote was taken. Item 8 First Amendment to the 2021 Memorandum of Agreement with Turlock and Modesto Irrigation Districts - Ellen Levin, Deputy General Manager of the Water Enterprise, presented the amendment. The original 2021 agreement authorized up to $9 million over nine years for Tuolumne River fish matters until FERC issues a new license. The completed Old La Grange Bridge project added over 10 acres of salmon and steelhead spawning habitat. - The First Amendment would add $500,000 for a total not-to-exceed obligation of $9.5 million, authorize SFPUC funding of one-third of the construction costs for the Powerhouse Riffles Project, restore about 4.78 acres of spawning habitat affected by high-flow events in 1997, 2011, and 2017, expand eligible habitat projects, streamline consent for future projects, and improve budgeting and invoicing flexibility. The term remains unchanged and expires June 29, 2030. - Commissioner Thurlow asked about maintenance; Levin said monitoring is part of the project and maintenance is treated as an ongoing operating expense. Commissioner Stacy asked how projects are chosen; Levin said experts from all three agencies work together, with River Partners developing a long-term restoration plan tied to about $80 million in habitat restoration funding needed for the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes program and the FERC license application. President Leverone asked about El Niño timing; Levin clarified the Powerhouse Riffles Project has already been completed and the SFPUC would reimburse the districts. Closed Session - No public comment was offered on closed-session matters. The Commission voted to convene in closed session and later voted not to disclose any closed-session discussions. Key Outcomes - Unanimously approved the October 13, 2026 minutes and the Consent Calendar. - Received the General Manager's report on financing and workforce/economic programs. - Unanimously authorized the General Manager to execute the First Amendment to the 2021 Tuolumne River Memorandum of Agreement with Turlock and Modesto Irrigation Districts, with a not-to-exceed obligation of $9.5 million. - Continued the General Manager selection process, including closed-session review, and voted not to disclose those discussions. - No communications or commissioner-initiated items were raised, and the meeting adjourned following the closed session.

On 2026-10-27 at 09:30 UTC, the Fort Worth Public Finance Corporation met with Deborah Peoples presiding. No agenda or minutes were available; this summary is based solely on the raw transcript. The meeting covered routine approvals and two property sales intended to support affordable homeownership. Consent Calendar - The board approved the prior meeting minutes by voice vote, with all in favor and none opposed. - Three written reports were received. A staff member identified as Matthew Madero was available for questions, and no questions were raised. Discussion Items - Item 4A correction: The published agenda listed five lots for sale, but staff clarified that the correct number was two lots. - Sale of two lots in Council District 5: Josh Heslow of the Neighborhood Services Department presented a proposal to sell 1401 Lindsay and 2305 Ferrell Lane to the Fort Worth Community Land Trust for a total of $60,000. The lots were purchased from a property management tax foreclosure list. Terms included: property sold as is, Fort Worth HFC retains mineral rights, buyer pays all closing costs, and buyer agrees to sell homes to buyers at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) using the city's HAP or similar program in exchange for the discounted sales price. Councilwoman Peoples moved approval, expressing support for the Community Land Trust's work; the motion was seconded and carried. - Sale of three lots to Trinity Habitat for Humanity: The item was initially described as involving Council District 8, but during discussion it was clarified that all three lots were in Council District 5. The lots were 3137 East Crest Court, 3109 East Crest Court, and 3133 East Crest Court, each priced at $35,000, for a total of $105,000. The same affordability terms applied: sold as is, HFC retains mineral rights, buyer pays closing costs, and homes must be sold to 80% AMI buyers through HAP or a similar program. A motion to approve was made, seconded, and carried with all in favor and none opposed. Key Outcomes - Approved the meeting minutes and written reports. - Approved the sale of two lots to the Fort Worth Community Land Trust for $60,000. - Approved the sale of three East Crest Court lots to Trinity Habitat for Humanity for $105,000. - No executive session was needed, no future agenda items were identified, and the meeting was adjourned.

On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the City of Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee convened at 1:31 p.m. in City Hall. Councilmember Carroll Fife (District 3), Councilmember Janani Ramachandran (District 4), Councilmember Zac Unger (District 1), and Chair Rowena Brown (At-Large) were present. All six agenda items were considered; every roll call vote was 4-0, and the substantive resolutions were forwarded to the November 10, 2026 Special City Council consent agenda. Consent Calendar / Routine Approvals - Approved the draft minutes from the committee meeting of October 13, 2026 (motion by Fife, second by Unger). - Accepted the schedule of outstanding committee items as presented (motion by Unger, second by Ramachandran). Public Comments & Testimony - On Item 2, Sada Olavala said the City Administrator had made many Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) expenditures that lacked explanation, citing examples that included a $49,000 on-call economic consultant, a $200,000 grant with an unclear purpose, $100,000 to the Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County (listed twice), $24,990 to Fong Jewelry, $200,000 to the Laurel Street Association, $100,000 to the Black Culture Zone, and $158,000 in family community engagement funding. She asked for a separate accounting of EWD spending. - On Item 2, Cynthia Rodriguez of La Clinica's Haven's Court Safe Homes Initiative called on the city to act on lead abatement and proactive rental inspection programs, noting that youth and promotoras had spent more than four years raising awareness during Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. - On Item 2, a public commenter said a city race and equity analysis from about ten years earlier found Fruitvale had higher childhood lead poisoning rates than Flint, Michigan had during the height of its water crisis; seven years after the settlement, Oakland had remediated zero homes and tested zero children with those funds, while Los Angeles County had remediated more than 1,400 units. Oakland remained eight to twelve months away from remediating its first home. - On Item 2, Valerie Bachelor, ACE director, said Oakland received more than $14 million in a 2019 lead settlement but still has no lead abatement program; tenants have filed more than 200 code enforcement complaints. She urged immediate implementation of the equitable lead hazard abatement program and proactive rental inspection program. - On Item 3, Sada Olavala asked whether the Montclair BID's roughly 220 businesses are required to pay the assessment, what happens if they do not pay, whether hardship waivers exist, why the BID operates the city park and lot, and how community members can have input into spending. She said she was glad the assessment is on businesses rather than residents. - On Item 4, Sada Olavala questioned why a city staff member presented the Rockridge BID's report rather than the BID itself, asked about the BID's level of investment in public safety, and asked whether residents pay the fee. - On Item 5, Sada Olavala urged future use of Prop 64 funds for youth prevention and intervention, citing the grant's stated purpose to support school districts and community programs and the harms of youth substance abuse. - On Item 5, Blair Beekman praised Oakland's cannabis equity work as a model, said San Diego was still working through similar issues, described the challenge of balancing enforcement with equity, and said he was learning from Oakland's approach. - On Item 6, Sada Olavala said the city should retain final authority over scheduling, conduct rules, facility rules, special events, and tournaments, and preserve public access to Caldecott Field regardless of donor investment, citing lessons from the Raimondi partnership. - In open forum, Rita Watson, representing her church at 9941 D Street in Russell City, said it is the last remaining building of Russell City; she reported repeated break-ins and people on the property despite police responses, and requested city help. Chair Brown said her team would follow up and noted the location is in District 7. Discussion Items - Montclair BID (Item 3): EWD staff member Eric Samunza presented the resolution. The Montclair BID covers approximately 220 businesses and proposes a 2027 budget of about $250,000, including $127,050 in projected assessment revenue from a 5% assessment increase and $123,000 in non-assessment revenue and donations. The BID reported 9,757 pounds of trash collected, 1,560 merchant check-ins, almost 4,000 linear feet of rooftop lighting, 66 graffiti incidents removed, and nine events in 2025, plus a 44% year-over-year increase in Facebook engagement and a 67% increase in Instagram engagement. Staff said hardship waiver availability varies by BID, unpaid assessments can affect business license renewal, and the December 1, 2026 public hearing is the venue for business-owner protests. - Rockridge BID (Item 4): The Rockridge BID covers about 482 businesses and proposes a 2027 budget of approximately $240,000, including $193,640 in projected assessments from a 3% increase, $2,000 in associate member revenue, $5,000 in additional revenue/donations, and just under $40,000 carried over from the prior year. The BID launched the Rockridge Card in June 2026, with more than $6,000 in gift cards sold; it also launched a new website and held a July event that hid miniature Waldo figures in 25 businesses. Councilmember Ramachandran asked why the report showed zero security cameras but camera footage provided to OPD; staff explained that Rockridge is a merchant-based BID that does not fund cameras, while Montclair has cameras and significant fundraising. Both BIDs are considering conversion to property-based BIDs. - BSCC Proposition 64 Cohort 4 Grant (Item 5): Kat Toyo of EWD presented the resolution to accept up to $4,500,000 from the Board of State and Community Corrections for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. Approximately $4,280,880 would fund staff costs for coordinated enforcement of illicit cannabis activity, with the remainder for equipment, technology upgrades to the ACELA permitting and inspection platform, an evaluator, and administrative costs. Staff reported cannabis-related public nuisance cases rising from 21 in 2025 to 39 in 2026, an estimated 86% increase, with 74 locations needing additional enforcement and only one inspector currently on staff; the grant would add four inspectors and support OPD and Fire overtime. The prior Cohort 3 award of $2,260,000 funded security improvements and a $310,000 equity awareness campaign and remains active through 2028. - North Oakland Regional Sports Center / Caldecott Field (Item 6): Councilmember Unger introduced a resolution directing the City Administrator to negotiate a non-exclusive agreement with North Oakland/South Oakland Little League and College Preparatory School for capital improvements and long-term stewardship of Caldecott Field at 6900 Broadway. Unger described the field as suffering from water supply issues, dead grass, destroyed playing surfaces, and inoperable bathrooms, with no current capital improvement plan. The resolution would require a comprehensive equity study, preserve public access, and return to the full Council with proposed terms and CEQA findings before any agreement is final. Councilmember Ramachandran asked about the city's financial obligation and illegal dumping; Unger said all terms would be negotiated. Councilmember Fife raised issues encountered in the Raimondi partnership; Unger acknowledged likely challenges, including water infrastructure work involving EBMUD and PG&E. Key Outcomes - Item 1 approved the October 13, 2026 draft minutes, 4-0. - Item 2 accepted the schedule of outstanding committee items as presented, 4-0. - Item 3: The committee approved staff recommendations and forwarded the Montclair BID resolution to the November 10, 2026 Special City Council consent agenda. The resolution declares the intent to levy 2027 assessments, including the 5% increase, and schedules a December 1, 2026 public hearing. - Item 4: The committee approved staff recommendations and forwarded the Rockridge BID resolution to the November 10, 2026 Special City Council consent agenda. The resolution declares the intent to levy 2027 assessments, including the 3% increase, and schedules a December 1, 2026 public hearing. - Item 5: The committee approved and forwarded the BSCC Proposition 64 Cohort 4 Grant resolution to the November 10, 2026 Special City Council consent agenda, authorizing the City Administrator to apply for, accept, and appropriate up to $4,500,000. - Item 6: The committee approved and forwarded the Caldecott Field resolution to the November 10, 2026 Special City Council consent agenda, directing the City Administrator to negotiate with NOLL/SOLL and College Preparatory School and to return with proposed terms and appropriate CEQA findings. - All roll call votes were 4-0 in favor, with Councilmembers Fife, Ramachandran, Unger, and Chair Brown voting aye.

The Stockton City Council met in regular session on October 27, 2026, beginning at 1:01 PM. All seven council members were present: Mario Enríquez, Mariela Ponce, Michele Padilla, Brando Villapudua, Michael Blower, Christina Fugazi, and Jason Lee. The meeting included a consent calendar, a public hearing, several policy adoptions, budget and audit items, a city manager’s update, council comments, and a closed session. The council recessed to closed session at 6:43 PM and reported no reportable action. Note: The transcript includes an extended discussion about a police vehicle/upfitting contract and a request to pull "item 6.1" that does not correspond to the posted agenda item 26-0953 (RD 2042 flood report). The posted agenda does not list a police vehicle contract; this discrepancy is noted as transcribed. Consent Calendar - Approved 7-0 the 2026 Annual Progress Report confirming the 200-year urban flood protection finding for Reclamation District 2042. - Approved 7-0 a reimbursement agreement with Eight Mile Development, Inc. for $948,632 for parkland dedication and construction of a community park in Westlake Villages. - Approved 7-0 a $70,257 amendment with Brown and Caldwell (total $268,304) for the Pressure-Based Digester Gas Control System at the Regional Wastewater Control Facility Cogeneration Plant, extending the term to December 31, 2027. - Approved 7-0 a $370,000 amendment with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for citywide hazardous waste management services, extending the contract to November 30, 2028. Pulled Consent Items - 6.3 (Land Donation for Stockton Police Department): Approved 7-0. The council accepted a donation of approximately 2.01 acres at 7306 Shoreline Drive from Verona Office Plaza, LLC, deed-restricted for police use. Police Captain Brad Burrell said the site would support Mount Patrol training, community engagement, and North Stockton access. A public commenter said the use looked like a police substation and asked for transparency; staff clarified escrow/closing dates (December 1 and December 31). - 6.6 (Civil Service Commission Compensation): Pulled by Councilmember Lee; not approved. The proposal was to raise compensation from $25 to $150 per meeting. Councilmembers questioned the 500% increase, lack of a cap, and inconsistency with other commissions. Staff cited other cities’ practices. The council voted 7-0 to send the item back to staff for a comprehensive review of commission/committee compensation, caps, and comparable cities. Public Comments & Testimony - Frank Farrell, chief policy officer for the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, supported police equipment but urged the city to consider local vendors and sales-tax impacts before spending more than $3.28 million outside Stockton. - Yolanda Amen asked for transparency on a police vehicle contract that grew from $2.16 million to $7.6 million; she said she was not against public safety but wanted a breakdown and safeguards. - Leslie Heron praised recent public safety statistics, including a 47% decrease in homelessness (2024–2026), a 66% decrease in homicides, and a 33% decrease in non-fatal crimes. - Several speakers, including Pat B and Alyssa Leba, criticized council conduct, racial silencing, and district representation; Pat B defended Councilmember Lee and accused the Mayor of racially motivated remarks. - Yolanda Amen (Stockton Stands) asked about ICE collaboration with other police departments and invited residents to know-your-rights events. - Cynthia Gale Boyd gave the Mayor an "F" report card, praised Jason Lee’s youth center and community work, and said Southside residents feel ignored. - Aaron Moravian, a Manteca resident who tracks public agencies, said he studied item 10.6 and asked about audit follow-through, police technology spending, and public records auditing. - Veterans and community members invited the council to Veterans Day and feed-the-veterans events. Public Hearing - 9.1 (Storm Drainage Assessment District – Tra Vigne West Zone 16): The council opened and closed the public hearing with no public testimony. Staff explained that the new Zone 16 would maintain stormwater improvements, including a stormwater separator, pump station, outfall to Bear Creek, detention basin, fencing, and access road, with a maximum annual assessment of $70,659.60 and a 3% annual adjustment. The council voted 7-0 to approve the annexation, overrule protests, and confirm the Engineer’s Report. (Staff’s oral presentation at one point referred to "Zone 17," while the agenda and materials specify Zone 16.) Discussion Items - 10.1 HUD CAPER FY 2025-26 (Informational): Staff reported on CDBG, ESG, and HOME spending. Accomplishments included 50 units at Park Center, 5 DCDC units, 31 units at Edison House, 4 home rehabs, 442 people assisted in homeless services, and 120/40 persons served in overnight shelters. Staff said another 329 affordable units are in the pipeline (Fairview Terrace, La Pasagiata, Hunter House, BRICS). Councilmember Lee requested a comprehensive project-status matrix; staff agreed to provide it. - 10.2 ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan: Approved 7-0. The MIG consultant said the plan evaluated 37 buildings, 69 parks, 22 parking facilities, and portions of the public right-of-way, with a 15-year barrier-removal timeline. Public commenters asked for continued involvement of people with disabilities and raised concerns about unsafe crossings, sidewalk parking, and timelines. Councilmember Lee asked about translation services; staff said additional language/translation equipment would be available at the next meeting. - 10.3 2026 Transportation Master Plan: Approved 7-0. The plan identifies 65 projects totaling approximately $2.4 billion; 39 projects (about $1.5 billion) are considered feasible by 2040, with about $546 million attributable to new development through a future traffic impact fee. Councilmember Lee asked how county and regional fees flow to the city. - 10.4 CFD 2026-1 (Tra Vigne West): Approved 7-0 two resolutions of intention to form a Community Facilities District and to incur up to $100 million in bonded indebtedness. The project includes about 200 acres and 756 residential units (335 in the first improvement area and 421 in a future annexation area). The special tax for the smallest homes starts at $3,073 per year and increases 2% annually until FY 2068-69. A public hearing was set for December 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM. - 10.5 FY 2025-26 Budget Carryforward: The council considered authorizing $10,546,981 in carryforward appropriations. Councilmember Lee moved to earmark $1 million for police substation planning and send the item back to staff. The motion carried 7-0, and the Mayor later announced she was reversing her vote from yes to no. The final recorded vote in the agenda is 6-1, with Mayor Fugazi dissenting. - 10.6 FY 2027 Internal Audit Plan: Approved 7-0. UHY presented a plan covering five audits: procurement, HR/payroll, grants management, Measure A, and municipal utilities, with completion targeted by June 30, 2027. Councilmember Lee stressed that the Measure A audit must trace all Measure A money, including the City Hall project cost growth. Public commenter Aaron Moradian asked why police technology spending was not audited this year; UHY said prior-year findings would be tracked starting in year two. City Manager’s Update & Council Comments - The city manager’s office reported Fire Prevention Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities; the Stockton Thunder home opener drew more than 5,700 fans and resulted in a 3-1 win; three data-center listening sessions were announced (November 5, November 9, and December 2); and the new pickleball courts at Fritz Grupe Park opened with 10 permanent courts. - Councilmembers gave district updates, including the "I Am Ready" Youth Center groundbreaking, Halloween safety, neighborhood watch events, graffiti/pothole fixes, and the Safe Grounds project. - Councilmember Enriquez reported multiple ICE enforcement incidents in Stockton and said the city is developing a comprehensive immigration response plan. - Mayor Fugazi noted 28 traffic fatalities this year, urged drivers to slow down, and recognized the UOP pharmacy program’s 20-year outreach milestone. - The council held a moment of silence for community leader Mel Coran. Key Outcomes - Approved consent items 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, and 6.5 (7-0). - Approved land donation item 6.3 (7-0). - Sent item 6.6 (Civil Service Commission compensation) back to staff (7-0). - Approved Zone 16 storm drainage annexation (7-0). - Adopted the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (7-0). - Adopted the 2026 Transportation Master Plan (7-0). - Approved CFD 2026-1 resolutions of intention, including $100 million bond authorization (7-0). - Approved the FY 2025-26 carryforward with a $1 million substation planning directive; final recorded vote 6-1 after Mayor Fugazi reversed her vote. - Approved the FY 2027 Internal Audit Plan (7-0). - Closed session: no reportable action.

The Tigard City Council met on October 27, 2026, to receive updates from the city manager, high school representatives, and police department, and to discuss two major planning initiatives: the Tigard Home project and the River Terrace 2.0 community plan. The meeting included public comment, a consent agenda, and staff presentations. The council deliberated on policy questions and provided direction for future work. Public Comments & Testimony - Jeff Darland, a Tigard resident, addressed the council regarding System Development Charges (SDCs) and the River Terrace 2.0 plan. He suggested that the transportation SDC should be revisited before establishing policy discounts, arguing that without a complete build list, discounting is "a cart before the horse." City Manager Report - City Manager Rager announced free leaf disposal and food drive events at Cook Family Park on three Saturdays: November 21, December 5, and December 12. The events are part of the stormwater program in partnership with Clean Water Services. Residents were reminded that plastic bags should be emptied at the site. The manager also reminded registered voters that Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and that ballots must be deposited in official drop boxes by 8 p.m. that day, as mail-in is no longer an option. High School Envoy Update - Sydney Jewell (ASV President) and Gabriel Moussounga (AC Vice President) from Tigard High School reported on school activities including Red Ribbon Week, anti-drug initiatives, choir concerts, a haunted house, trunk-or-treat events, athletic playoff games, a blood drive on November 4, and a Veterans Day breakfast on November 10. Councilor Robins highlighted the student-run blood drive. Police Department Report - Interim Police Chief Bob Rogers and Assistant Chief Brad Sitton provided an update. Highlights included the hiring of officer Jacob Wilford (to be sworn in November 2, start academy in January), officer J.R. Scott currently at the basic police academy (graduating February 9), and the retirement of 25-year officer Carrie Gregson, the Mobile Health Response Team officer. Chief Rogers noted increased community anxiety due to recent events and ongoing outreach to faith communities. Assistant Chief Sitton reminded residents about holiday safety: locking vehicles, slow driving, and using headlights. The department will have increased visibility during Halloween and the holiday season. Consent Calendar - The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the approval of meeting minutes. Discussion Items Tigard Home Housing Opportunity Mobility and Enterprise Project Update - Associate Planner Amber Gomez presented the update. The Tigard Home project engaged over 1,300 community members through 20 tabling events, 6 targeted outreach events, 4 community dinners, and 4 pop-up events. Key takeaways from engagement included: desire for amenities (sidewalks, bike lanes, transit connections), identification of barriers (disconnected networks, specific roads), preference for mixed-use buildings, support for food-related businesses, and concerns about traffic, noise, and safety. - Staff recommendations included allowing home occupations by right, home businesses (max 10 customers/day, type I review), and neighborhood scale commercial (type II review) with specific allowed uses. Uses not recommended included banks, liquor stores, and marijuana facilities. Location restrictions would limit neighborhood commercial to arterials, collectors, and neighborhood roads, with adequate frontage infrastructure required. - Council considered two policy questions: (1) approve the community engagement report for the Metro grant, and (2) proceed with developing regulations based on updated policy approaches. - Council unanimously supported question one. On question two, the majority (Councilors Schlack, Wolf, Shaw, Gaducey, Anderson) indicated they were not ready to approve without more detail, citing concerns about safety on specific streets (Ascension Drive, Hillshire Drive, Benchview Terrace, Bull Mountain Road, Cable Avenue), definitions of uses (e.g., light repair shops), operating hours, the exclusion of certain office uses, and potential impacts on neighborhood character. Councilor Robins originally supported but later agreed to request more specificity. Councilor Anderson wanted more analysis of the flower pot data to ensure public input was accurately interpreted. - Council directed staff to refine the criteria and return with additional details on street safety, adequate infrastructure, allowed uses, and hours of operation, and to conduct further analysis of public engagement data. River Terrace 2.0 Development Code Update - Assistant Director of Community Development Skylar Warren presented an update. The plan incorporates previous council decisions, including a target density of 18 units per acre, a mix of housing types, and infrastructure plans. The proposed code uses a hierarchical framework: neighborhood design requirements, zone-specific standards (three residential zones: RTRA, RTRB, RTRC), overlays, and site-specific standards. A key feature is a hybrid form-based code that regulates by unit count and form rather than specific housing types. Two overlays are proposed: a natural resources overlay (for Title 13 compliance) and a commercial options overlay. - Timeline: public review draft expected Q1 2027, finance strategy completion by end of 2026, adoption planned for Q2 2027. Upcoming meetings: Planning Commission on November 1, City Council on November 17 for SDC policy direction. - Council discussion: Council President Wolf expressed concerns about developer feedback (including a letter from the Home Builders Association) and market feasibility. Councilor Shaw raised concerns about Tigard becoming a "bedroom community" due to limited employment lands. Councilors requested a public workshop with developers to address issues before the code is finalized. Councilor Schlack suggested a longer comment period for the public review draft. No votes were taken. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously. - Tigard Home Project: - Council approved the community engagement report as the final report for the Metro grant (question one). - Council did not approve proceeding with regulations based on the current policy approach (question two). Staff was directed to refine the proposal with additional details on street safety criteria, adequate infrastructure requirements, allowed uses, operating hours, and to further analyze public input. Staff will return to council with an updated framework. - River Terrace 2.0: No formal decisions were made. Council provided feedback and expressed interest in holding a public workshop to address developer and community concerns before code finalization. Staff will continue code drafting and prepare for the November 17 council meeting on SDCs.

The Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency (Bureau/BURA) Board met on October 27, 2026, to review the agency's financial position, receive the completed design for the Downtown Loop Phase 1 project, hear the latest on the Beaverdam sites redevelopment solicitation, and receive the executive director's report. The board approved the consent calendar on a 10-0 vote with one absence. No other formal votes were taken, but board members gave direction on staffing, visioning, and next-step work sessions. Consent Calendar - Approved the October 25, 2026 meeting minutes. - Approved Bureau Bill 2026-21 / Resolution 2026-075, adopting budget adjustments for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and making budget appropriations. - Approved Bureau Bill 2026-22, the master intergovernmental agreement with the city. - Vote: 10 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Public Comments & Testimony - Mick Orloskey, speaking as a private citizen though noting he serves as vice chair of the city's Bicycle Advisory Committee and on the Beaverton Downtown Association, expressed strong support for the Beaverton Loop Project. - He described recent Booverton event crossing guards, said friends who are strong cyclists avoid crossing Farmington and Canyon with children, and urged the board to prioritize the project. - Orloskey stated concern that the change from a raised cycle track to a street-level bike lane makes sense only if the lanes are fully protected; he asked for clarity about the actual physical protection in the plan. Discussion Items Bureau Bill 2026-23 – Financial Status Update - Assistant Finance Director Susan Cole explained tax increment financing: assessed value in the district is frozen at formation, growth above the base is captured as increment, and property taxes on the increment repay district debt. - Assessed value in the district has grown 70% since inception. In FY2020, increment revenue was $4.1 million, and the city issued $55 million in bonds for the parking garage. In FY2025, increment grew to $7.3 million; in FY2026, Bureau received just under $6.5 million and revenue-shared just over $1 million back to overlapping districts, including about $335,000 to the city. - The $55 million bond has annual debt service of about $2.8 million and is scheduled to be paid off by 2050. Future plans include a $35 million bond in FY2027 and a $28 million bond in FY2033, reaching the district's $150 million maximum indebtedness. If the plan holds, Bureau would issue $118 million in bonds and $32 million in daylight loans over its life. FY2027 is the 15th of the district's 30 years, which ends in 2042. - About 50% of the maximum indebtedness has been expended through June 30, 2026. The First Street Dining Commons is being funded through program income, not through the maximum-indebtedness category matrix. - Board members praised the presentation. Mayor Beatty proposed considering whether to stop revenue-sharing and instead use resources for a full-time executive director dedicated to Bureau, saying this is one of the few areas where the city could increase the pie instead of cutting. Board Members Duggar, Nye, Kimmy, and Hassan expressed support for more staffing, a renewed vision, or a master plan for the downtown area. - City staff said hiring an executive director is normally the city manager's purview, but Mayor Beatty pushed back, saying the board has a policy role and was asking for a conversation, not a hire. Board Member Nye also reminded staff that the Bureau Board is independent of the city council and said the work should not wait until the next budget season. Staff committed to discussing how to bring a work session forward. Bureau Bill 2026-24 – Downtown Loop Phase 1 Project Update - Transportation Project Manager Dan Turk presented the completed design for the Beaverton Downtown Loop Phase 1, located on Hall Boulevard between 1st and 3rd Streets. - The project is federally funded through House Earmark Community Project Funding, with a local Bureau match, and delivered in partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation. Construction is planned for 2027 and 2028, with high-activity periods from March through October in both years. - Design features include complete roadway reconstruction in the existing right-of-way, raised sidewalk-level concrete intersections, extended corners, a pedestrian-activated flashing warning system at Hall/2nd Street, protected street-level concrete bike lanes with a raised curb and buffer, colored concrete sidewalk furnishing zones, street trees, lighting with banner arms, benches, and bike racks. - No right-of-way purchases are needed; staff negotiated temporary easements for construction. Staff held a constructability workshop in April with adjacent business and property owners and will continue engagement during construction. - Board Member Prigg expressed excitement and support, noting the existing crossing environment is dangerous. Mayor Beatty supported the street-level protected lane, explaining her experiences with raised cycle tracks and sidewalk conflicts shaped her view. Board Member Duggar asked about parking-separated lanes and transit loading conflicts; staff said it was a tradeoff and would be evaluated in the demonstration project. - Board Member Hassan asked detailed questions about flex-zone parking, physical bike-lane protection, maintenance and street sweeping, bike boxes, and driveway closures. He supported moving forward but said he would probably be less compromising on driveway access as the rest of the loop is designed. Staff said three driveways remain open on the east side because of multi-parcel lots, a residential garage, and a narrow parking lot, and these could be revisited during redevelopment. Bureau Bill 2026-25 – Beaverdam Sites Development Solicitation Update - Senior Development Project Manager Janine Lambert reported that since August, the agency closed escrow on 12775 SW Beaverdam Road, started moving assistance for four tenants, obtained in-house aerial photography, and issued an informal consultant solicitation. - The informal solicitation produced three proposals, all above the direct appointment threshold, and informed a formal brokerage firm RFP. Staff plan to issue the formal RFP with a three-week response period, then return for board approval at the January Bureau meeting. - Board Member Tivnon questioned whether three weeks was enough; Lambert said it was the purchasing minimum and that substantial pre-work had been done. Lambert clarified that this RFP is for the consultant brokerage firm, not the developer solicitation; the developer solicitation would likely allow at least 120 days. Executive Director's Report - Executive Director Andy Varner reported on a Beaverton tax increment financing presentation at an ICMA conference, recognition of Beaverton's downtown work at an Urban Land Institute conference, and preparation of 17 building-improvement grants for businesses and property owners. - He noted a future work session on Bureau grant programs in the first quarter of the year. - He also updated the board on the Westgate Drive/Cedar Hills Boulevard/Dawson Way intersection realignment, including design charrettes and coordination with Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District; downtown parking policy work paused into 2027; school construction parking coordination; ambassadors' new body cameras; and event coordination with the Beaverton Downtown Association. Key Outcomes - Approved the consent calendar 10-0-1. - No formal votes were taken on Bureau Bills 2026-23, 2026-24, or 2026-25; they were received as reports and discussion items. - Staff will explore bringing back a work session on Bureau staffing, vision, and/or master planning in response to board comments. - Downtown Loop Phase 1 next steps: share the completed design with stakeholders and the public; construction remains scheduled for 2027–2028. - Beaverdam next steps: issue the formal brokerage firm RFP, review proposals, and return for approval at the January Bureau meeting. - The next Bureau Board meeting is November 17, 2026, scheduled for 30 minutes before city council; the December meeting date will be moved to avoid holiday conflicts.

The Fayetteville City Council held its agenda session on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, to prepare for its upcoming meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2026 (rescheduled from November 3 due to Election Day). The session featured staff presentations and council discussion of consent calendar items, unfinished business, new business ordinances, and an economic development update. No final votes were taken; the council clarified details and set expectations for the next regular meeting. Consent Calendar Discussion - Budget Amendment – Donation Revenue ($42,170): A resolution to recognize donation revenue for the Parks and Recreation Department. Councilmember Sarah Moore asked about creating a similar housing donation fund; staff (Marley) noted the HEARTH permanent supportive housing program accepts donations but no general housing fund exists, and expressed interest in exploring the idea. - Gymnasium Curtain – Yvonne Richardson Community Center: Resolution to purchase and install an electric curtain for $45,465.94 from Swift Recreation LLC. Josh from the center said the new curtain has a 15-year lifespan, replaces the original manual one, and improves space flexibility. - West End Floodplain Storage Project: Resolution to contract with Forsgrin Inc. for $224,736 plus a $25,000 contingency. Chris (staff) explained it involves removing foundations and lowering the grade to add floodplain storage, with later landscaping. Councilmember Moore asked about depth and possible informal recreation use; Chris said it will be green space and will provide more details later. No grant funding; uses 2019 bond funds. - Airport Leases: - A5: Five-year terminal lease with Ross Executive Aviation at $1,650/year. - A6: Supplemental agreement with FAA for $5,577/year. - A7: Five-year office lease with Bluegrass Aviation (40 sq ft) at $50/month for the first year. - Wastewater Collection System Master Plan: Resolution to approve Amendment No. 2 with RJN Group for $453,770. Tim (Water & Sewer) said the project started in September 2025; this phase uses cloud-based computing to model dozens of alternatives for capital investment and future growth. Funded by Water & Sewer, Development Services ($77,000), and Economic Development ($150,000). Final report expected in 2–3 months. Councilmember Whitetaker called it a "game changer." - Water Service Boundary Adjustment: Agreement to move a few customers from Fayetteville to Mount Olive Water Association, cleaning up boundaries and avoiding new infrastructure. Tim confirmed this resolves prior issues. - Sewer Service Extension: Resolution to extend sewer to four homes near East Zion Road. - Easement for Ozark's Electric Cooperative: Conveyance of a right-of-way easement near South Mally Wagnan Road for power line relocation. - Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant: Resolution to accept a 2027 grant of $754,700 (transcript also lists "$54,000") and approve a budget amendment. Chief Reynolds was available for questions. - Biosolids Handling Improvements – Noland Facility: Amendment with Garver LLC for $247,300 for engineering design, part of the bond program. - Water Line Replacement Design: Agreement with McClelland Consulting Engineers for $592,000 to design about 6,000 linear feet of 36-inch water line replacement. Unfinished Business - Annexation ANX 25-2 (11.17 acres near West Weir Road): The ordinance is on third reading and was tabled to November 5 at the applicant's request to prepare a bill of assurance. No update this session. - Planned Zoning District PZD 2025-6 (51.4 acres north of West Weir and Ruppel Road): Linked to the annexation; also tabled. Will proceed only if annexation is approved. - South Fayetteville Historic District: Ordinance to create the district and add Section 33.231 to city code. The council remanded it to the Historic District Commission in September; it is now back on first reading. Staff (Kylie Cole) was present; the council expects a smooth passage. - Appeal of LSD 2026-16 – South Stone Bridge Road: Appeal by Councilmembers Moore, Stafford, and Jones. The item was tabled to allow applicant-neighbor dialogue. No update from that meeting yet; a full presentation is expected on November 5. Councilmember Moore requested data on traffic flow percentages at the two proposed entrances; staff is gathering that information. New Business - Appeal of CUP 2026-41 – Drive-Thru on North College Avenue: Councilmembers Wheedaker, Berna, and Bunch appealed the denial of a conditional use permit for a drive-thru restaurant at 3365 N. College Ave. Mr. Wheedaker said the current location is one of the city's most dangerous intersections, and the move, coupled with planned road improvements, will improve safety. Staff recommended approval, noting that the applicant worked with planning staff to provide deeper stacking to prevent traffic back-ups. Councilmember Turk raised concerns about stacking problems citywide and asked about prohibiting a new drive-thru at the old location; Britton responded that the site's existing entitlement remains. The mayor jokingly suggested "drive-thru salads." - Easement Vacation – 230 South Mill Avenue: Ordinance to vacate 0.09 acres of utility easement to enable more efficient utility routing. - Rezonings – West Rutledge Lane (C3 and C4): Two ordinances to rezone properties (0.61 and 0.43 acres) from lower density to RSF-18. Staff recommends approval; neighbors have expressed concerns about traffic and density. Both items will have full presentations next week and will be voted separately. - Rezoning – North Blessing Circle (C5): Ordinance to rezone 4.19 acres from RA to RI-12 near a retirement community. Opposition from neighbors regarding traffic and construction traffic. Planning commission recommended approval; staff recommends approval. Presentation next week. - Regulation of High-Speed Electric Devices and Electric Motorcycles: Ordinance to restrict devices with motors greater than 750 watts and speeds over 28 mph to city streets, requiring compliance with traffic laws, a minimum operator age of 16, and helmets for those under 21. Standard pedal-assist e-bikes are not affected. Mayor and Councilmember Bunch sponsored the item. Chief Reynolds reported more than 100 calls and 35 accidents involving such devices over the past summer, including a 14-year-old hit by a car. Staff advocated for education, signage, and enforcement. Councilmember Jones requested improvements to bike parking infrastructure downtown. Economic Development Q3 Update Devin Howland, Director of Economic Development, presented the third-quarter report for 2026. Highlights include: - Major year-to-date announcements: ConAgra ($223 million reinvestment), Drake Farms ($1 billion in private capital), OSM flight training hub, voter-approved $375 million bond program, Fayetteville businesses winning three of five Governor's Global Trade Awards. - Q3 figures: 67 new business licenses, 162 new full-time jobs, approximately $65 million in commercial building permits, eight formal inquiries from site selection professionals. - The combined team (city, Chamber Fayetteville, Startup Junkie) served 182 unique businesses; 62 were women-, minority-, or veteran-owned. - The Fayetteville Business Starter Kit was expanded with four new guides (capital, government contracting, etc.), available in English and Spanish. - Compliance assistance, Kiva micro-loans, and one-on-one consulting (63 sessions by Startup Junkie) continue to support local entrepreneurs. - Councilmember Kit Williams complimented the report as "one of the best" she has heard in 25 years. Key Outcomes - No votes were taken during the session; all discussions were preparatory. - The next regular council meeting is Thursday, November 5, 2026 (no meeting on November 3 due to Election Day). - Tabling continued: - Annexation ANX 25-2 and related PZD remain tabled to November 5. - Appeal LSD 2026-16 tabling continues pending applicant meetings and staff traffic data. - Expected actions on November 5: - Consent calendar resolutions (including the budget amendment, curtain, floodplain contract, airport leases, master plan amendment, grant acceptance, bond project contracts, easements, and sewer extension). - First reading of South Fayetteville Historic District. - Possible votes on CUP appeal, rezonings (C3, C4, C5), and electric device regulations (first readings). - Presentation and possible action on LSD 2026-16. - Requests for additional information: - Exploration of a city housing donation fund. - Depth and recreation potential details for West End floodplain project. - Traffic flow percentages for South Stone Bridge Road development. - Citywide strategies to address drive-thru stacking. - Bike parking enhancements in high-traffic areas.

The Bismarck City Commission met on October 27, 2026, with Mayor, Chair Rish, and Commissioners Dahl, Connolly, and Hall present. The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The commission approved the consent agenda, heard a zoning appeal from NODAC Recreation LLC, awarded a water treatment plant roof contract, approved two street improvement districts, and received updates on road funding, boards and commissions, the Citizens Academy, and 2027 legislative priorities. An ordinance concerning encampments was pulled from the agenda by the mayor pending further work. Consent Calendar - Approved as presented unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were offered during three calls. Discussion Items NODAC Recreation LLC Zoning Appeal - Staff reported that NODAC Recreation LLC appealed the September 3, 2026 Board of Adjustment decision affirming a planning director/zoning administrator interpretation and upholding a July 13, 2026 notice and order for 5215 East Main Avenue. The Board of Adjustment had voted unanimously to affirm the interpretation and uphold the order. The interpretation concluded the property was being used for storage of vehicles, campers, and trailers in the CG commercial district, where industrial storage is not allowed, and that no sales were occurring there. The notice required compliance by October 11, 2026, through either removing stored items or moving sales to the property and completing required site development, including site plan approval, paving, stormwater management, and landscaping/buffer yard. Code enforcement verified removal on September 28 and the notice was closed on October 2. - Staff recommended affirming the interpretation and upholding the notice and order. Under the new land development code, the property would be commercial mixed use, which allows vehicle sales by special use permit but does not allow storage. - The applicant said he was told by a city contact over the phone before purchase that a secondary RV dealership lot was allowable, but the city later said the interpretation may have been wrong. He changed his North Dakota DOT registration on October 16 to make 5215 East Main Avenue his primary dealership, so sales would take place there. He submitted site plans on September 28, planned to begin construction in spring 2027, and hoped to operate by late summer 2027. He argued the city's position left no workable way to run the business during construction and stated other dealers had operated during construction. - Staff responded that the submitted site plan was deemed complete on September 30, review comments were returned on October 15, and no revised plans had been received. Staff also said the city had not previously approved a temporary building without an approved site plan. A prior owner's similar rezoning request for industrial storage had been denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission in February 2025. - Commissioners Connolly and Hall expressed concern about forcing the business to remain closed during compliance and raised potential deferral or conditional operating options. Commissioner Dahl and staff stated the appeal action was limited to affirming or overturning the notice and order. Commissioner Connolly said he would vote no, believing government should not handcuff people. - A motion to uphold the notice and order carried 3-2, with Commissioners Hall, Smith, and Dahl voting yes and Commissioners Connolly and Rish voting no. Water Treatment Plant Sludge Plant Re-Roof Project - Staff reported the sludge plant roof is over 20 years old and deteriorating. The engineer's estimate was $483,000 and the CIP budget was $550,000. Recommended bids exceeded estimates; the commission approved awarding the contract to Tecta America for the base bid plus alternatives 1, 2, and 4, totaling $709,979, funded from cash reserves. Approved unanimously. Half-Cent Sales Tax for Roadways Update - Staff stated voters extended the half-cent sales tax. Based on July direction, staff identified projects for 2027 construction and met with adjacent owners. The proposed cost share is 80% city and 20% special assessments for local and collector road improvements, with traffic signals and roundabouts fully city-funded and water and sewer improvements fully assessed. Petitions were returned by more than 50% of benefiting area for Lee Avenue from 22nd to 26th Street and Calgary Avenue from Lickdy Place to Centennial Road. A website will be created for transparency. - Commissioner Connolly expressed concern that the special assessment structure differed from how the 2018 vote was presented and said he might vote no on such corridors. Commissioner Hall praised the website idea and transparency. - No formal action was required. Street Improvement District 607 — Calgary Avenue - A resolution declaring petitions received, creating the district, and ordering an engineer's report for SI 607 was approved 4-1. The district is adjacent to Calgary Avenue, with Centennial Road turn lanes fully city-funded, possible pedestrian improvements connecting toward Legacy High School, and a likely traffic signal at Calgary Avenue and Centennial Road. Commissioner Connolly voted no based on his earlier concerns. Street Improvement District 608 — Lee Avenue - A resolution declaring petitions received, creating the district, and ordering an engineer's report for SI 608 was approved unanimously. The project is a Lee Avenue improvement from 22nd to 26th Street, near South Walmart, was previously protested out twice, and received sufficient petitions under the proposed 80/20 cost-share package. Boards, Commissions, and Committees - Staff announced the November application period and vacancies: Human Relations Committee 2; Forestry Advisory Board 2; Renaissance Zone Authority 2; Planning and Zoning Commission 1 city representative; Board of Adjustment 2; Historic Preservation Commission 2; Community Advisory Committee 2; Parking Authority 1; Bismarck Event Center Authority 1. Outreach will include social media and Citizens Academy graduates. 2027 Citizens Academy - Staff announced the fifth Citizens Academy season, a 12-week program running January 7 through March, with applications in November and selections in December. Commissioners Rish and Hall are graduates. No action was taken. 2027 Legislative Priorities - The city administrator reviewed a draft leave-behind document on Bismarck's 2027 legislative priorities, to be refreshed before the November 24 Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC Government Affairs Committee meet-and-greet with legislators. - The mayor recommended narrowing property tax exemptions, estimating that perhaps one-third of Bismarck property is off the tax rolls, and allowing fees for state-mandated services to cover city costs, citing slot machine registration as an example. - Commissioner Dahl asked for state-level support on homelessness and affordable housing. - No formal vote was taken. Burleigh County 2026 Property Tax Reimbursement - Staff reported Burleigh County failed to collect about $900,000 in 2026 property taxes for all taxing entities; Bismarck's portion was $269,942.59. The county agreed to reimburse from reserves. The commission approved allocating the funds as a tax remittance: $231,470.32 to the General Fund, $21,787 to the Public Library, $10,893.60 to Public Transportation/Bis-Man Transit, and $5,791.02 to Specials Deficiency. - The mayor said the city would not increase the 2027 levy to recapture the uncollected amount and would not support trying to recapture roughly half a percent in future years. - Motion approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Encampment ordinance pulled from the agenda. - Consent agenda approved unanimously. - NODAC Recreation zoning appeal affirmed and notice and order upheld 3-2. - Contract awarded to Tecta America for $709,979 unanimously. - SI 607 approved 4-1, with Commissioner Connolly dissenting. - SI 608 approved unanimously. - Burleigh County reimbursement allocation approved unanimously. - No formal action taken on the sales tax roadways update, boards and commissions information, Citizens Academy, or legislative priorities. Other Business - A public meeting on the sports complex and indoor recreation facility feasibility study was announced for the following day at Public Works, 601 South 26th Street, with an informal session from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a presentation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. - The fire chief explained that Fire Station 6 is proposed at Calypso and Burleigh because the decision was data-driven, the site is city-owned, fills a southwest coverage gap, and provides strong response times. He also said firefighters generally do not use sirens immediately after leaving the station in order to be good neighbors. - A commissioner praised the Tyler Parkway expansion, reporting the project came in at $9.9 million versus the $15.2 million engineer's estimate, and noted vandalism to construction equipment caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage.