City Council - August 19, 2026 8/19/2026

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ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
1. Amending the 2026 spending and financing budgets in the Department of Public Works Asphalt Plant Accounting Units to fund the purchase of a Skid Steer Loader.
- AO 26-51 Financial Analysis.pdf
2. Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate grant fund and activity budget to more accurately reflect activity for the 2023 Port Security Grant.
- Financial Analysis.pdf
3. Authorizing the Saint Paul Public Library Agency to reallocate budget to more accurately record revenue and expenditures for the department special project fund for 2026.
- AO 26-57 Reallocate SPPL Library Agency Special Projects Fiscal Analysis.pdf
4. Establishing Seventeen (17) New Projects Through the STAR Economic Development Program as Adopted by City Council Resolution 26-405.
- Financial Analysis.pdf
CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
5. Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during June 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for September 15, 2026 and City Council public hearing for October 14, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2614B, Assessment No. 268120)
- 268120.J2614B-Report of Completion.pdf
- 268120.J2614B-Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
6. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for benefits, costs and expenses for the Seventh Place Mall operation and maintenance costs for 2025. File No. 18428-25, Assessment No. 257200.
- Report of Completion.pdf
- Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
7. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for benefits, costs and expenses for the Seventh Place Mall operation and maintenance costs for 2026. File No. 18428-26, Assessment No. 267200.
- Report of Completion.pdf
- Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
8. Authorizing payment in the amount of $26,625.00 in full and final settlement of the claim of Emily Trudeau.
- Release for Claim # C240415.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
9. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council Public Hearing to ratify the assessment for benefits, costs, and expenses for the Grand/Snelling parking lot operation and maintenance for 2027. File No. 18746-26, Assessment No. 267202.
- Report of Completion.pdf
- Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
10. Changing the rate of pay for Assistant Chief of Police from Grade 035 to the new Grade 38C of the Employee Group 17, Non-Represented City Managers.
- Assistant Chief of Police.pdf
11. Changing the rate of pay for Senior Zoo Keeper, EG 10, Manual and Maintenance Supervisors.
- Resolution-Financial Analysis Senior Zoo Keeper.xlsx.pdf
12. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty and amended license conditions against Richard A Defoe Entertainment Inc d/b/a Wilebskis Blues Saloon (License ID #0096027) for the premises located at 1638 Rice St.
- Exhibit #1.pdf
- Exhibit #2.pdf
- Exhibit #3.pdf
- Exhibit #4.pdf
- Exhibit #5.pdf
- Exhibit #6.pdf
- Exhibit #7.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
13. Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all costs associated with the Fire Explorers program training and events in 2026.
- RES PH 26-94.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
14. Authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant application to the FY 2027 Enforcement Grant Program from the Office of Traffic Safety of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
15. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round for Champion Investments LLC
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
16. Approving the use of grants funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for More Doors LLC
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
17. Approving and Authorizing the Non-use of a Project Labor Agreement on a Single-family Housing Redevelopment Project at 47 Douglas Street.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
18. Approving and Authorizing the Non-use of a Project Labor Agreement on a Duplex Housing Development Project at 1087 Ross Avenue.
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
19. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale (100 seats or less) and Liquor On Sale - Sunday licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ-001090-2026) now held by El Jalisco Grill and Bar Mexican Restaurant No 3 Inc d/b/a El Jalisco Grill and Bar Mexican Restaurant No 3 for the premises located at 296 Larpenteur Ave. E.
- Business Details Application.pdf
- License Application Notification.pdf
- License Condition Affidavit.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
20. Approving a Liquor On Sale - 181-290 seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), and Entertainment (B) licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ- 001555-2026) new location application by Avalon LLC d/b/a Avalon for the premises located at 80 4th St. W.
- Business Details Application.pdf
- License Application Notification.pdf
- License Condition Affidavit.pdf
- Passed 5-0-0 Adopted
21. Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028) between the City of Saint Paul and the Classified Confidential Employees Association.
- 2028 Classified Confidential Employees Association Labor Agreement.pdf
- 2028 Classified Confidential Employees Assn Summary Agreement.pdf
ROLL CALL
ORDINANCES An ordinance is a city law enacted by the City Council. It is read at three separate council meetings and becomes effective after passage by the Council and 30 days after publication in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Public hearings on ordinances are generally held at the second reading.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
22. Administrative Ordinance establishing a Qualifications and Examining Committee for the position of Fire Chief pursuant to the provisions of Section 9.01(a) of the Administrative Code and Section 12.12.1 of the Saint Paul City Charter.
- Saint Paul Fire Department Chief Selection Committee 2026.pdf
- Saint Paul Fire Department Chief Selection Committee 2026_Version 2.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over to Final Adoption
23. Approving the Establishment of the Como-Eustis Special Sanitary Sewer Availability Connection Charge District. Determining the Como-Eustis Special Sanitary Sewer Availability Connection Charge for Phase 1 and 2 Sewer Capacity Improvements (Ward 4, District 12).
- Exhibit A_Engineering Report-Como Eustis San District.pdf
- Exhibit B_Map-Como Eustis San District.pdf
- Josie Steen public comment.pdf
- Patricia Lull public comment.pdf
- Barbara Weisser and Jim Baker public comment.pdf
- Missy McDonald public comment.pdf
- Barbara Holmes public comment.pdf
- Nael Banat public comment.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
24. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $633,224 to reflect remaining bond issued interest proceeds received from the Saint Paul Port Authority for the EAB Capital Project.
- EAB Port Authority Remaining Interest Funds 7.8.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
25. Amending the City's Capital Improvement Budget and Operating Budget to reflect the final sale details resulting from the issuance of the G.O. Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2026B and the G.O. Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2026C.
- Financial Analysis RES PH 26-194.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
26. Authorizing the Police Department to accept the second amendment to the sub-grant agreement from the Saint Paul and Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project and add grant activity budget.
- Financial Analysis.pdf
- 2nd Amendment to Saint Paul Intervention BLAZE sub-grantee agreement.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
27. Approving the application of Anderson Race Management, on behalf of MN Recovery Connection, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for the Walk for Recovery event on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd - Minnesota State Capitol Grounds.
- Application_WR.pdf
- ENS1_WR.pdf
- Map_WR.pdf
- Owners_WR.pdf
- Owner_WR.pdf
- Applicant_WR.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
28. Approving the application of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for Nativity County Fair event on Friday, September 18, Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 1900 Stanford Avenue - Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School grounds.
- Application_NCF.pdf
- ENS1_NCF.pdf
- Map_NCF.pdf
- Owner_NCF.pdf
- Owners_NCF.pdf
- Applicant_NCF.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
29. Ratifying the assessment for the Mill and Overlay for Front Avenue from Rice to Western, as part of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program (Project No. MO2306, Assessment No. 245506).
- Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Continue Public Hearing
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
30. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 565 ALDINE STREET (AKA 571 ALDINE STREET). (File No. J2611B, Assessment No. 268116)
- 571 (565) Aldine St.Contested email 7-13-26.pdf
- 571 Aldine St.Respro Invoice 3-6-26.pdf
- 571 Aldine St.Boarding Letter 3-12-26.pdf
- 571 Aldine St.Police Report 3-5-26.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
33. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 99 CALIFORNIA AVENUE WEST (AKA 100 CALIFORNIA AVENUE WEST). (File No. J2612B, Assessment No. 268118)
- 99 (100) California Ave W.Rest Pro Invoices.4-28-26.pdf
- 99 (100) California Ave W.Boarding Ltr 5-1-26.pdf
- 99 California Ave.Zimny email.7-16-26.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
39. Amending Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 947 FREMONT AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 25-34. (Public hearing closed and laid over from August 19, 2026)
- 947 Fremont Ave.MF Notice of PH 6-3-26.pdf
- 947 Fremont Ave.Mitchell R-R Ltr.6-26-26.pdf
- 947 Fremont Ave.Proof of Funds 7-7-26.pdf
- 947 Fremont Ave.Updated Work Plan and Schedule 7-7-26.pdf
- 947 Fremont Ave.Minutes 8-11-26.pdf
- 947 Fremont Ave.Mitchell R-R Ltr.8-14-26.pdf
- Revised.8-14-26.pdf
- 947 Fremont Ave.email chain Zane-Vang 9-1-26.pdf
- 947 Fremont Ave.photos 9-2-26.pdf
- 947 Fremont Ave.DSI Permits 9-2-26.pdf
- 947 Fremont Ave.Site evaluation 8-14-26.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over
44. Making finding on the appealed of Gary Grimes to a nuisance abatement ordered for 314 WYOMING STREET EAST in Council File RLH SAO 26-46. (Public hearing closed and laid over from August 19, 2026)
- 314 Wyoming St E.Grimes Ltr.5-22-26.pdf
- 314 Wyoming St E.Grimes Ltr.6-4-26.pdf
- 314 Wyoming St E.photos 7-13-26.pdf
- 314 Wyoming St E.Grimes Ltr.7-16-26.pdf
- 314 Wyoming St E.photos.7-22-26.pdf
- 314 Wyoming St E.Xiong email & photos 8-19-26.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Laid Over
36. Appeal of Bambi Barclay to a Correction Notice (which includes vacate order) at 1103 CHATSWORTH STREET NORTH.
- 1103 Chatsworth St N.appeal.7-27-26.pdf
- 1103 Chatsworth St. N.Barclay ltr.8-10-26.pdf
- 1103 Chatsworth St N.Xiong email 8-19-26.pdf
- 1103 Chatsworth St. N.Barclay ltr.8-24-26.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted As Amended
35. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 914 CENTRAL AVENUE WEST within fifteen (15) days after the August 19, 2026, City Council Public Hearing. (Refer to September 15, 2026 on condition)
- 914 Central Ave W.OTA 4-15-26.pdf
- 914 Central Ave W.PH Mailing Letter 6-12-26.pdf
- 914 Central Ave W.Historic Review Email Response 4-17-26.pdf
- 914 Central Ave W.Photos 4-8-26.pdf
- 914 Central Ave W Summary.pdf
- 914 Central Ave W.Listing Service 6-12-26.pdf
- 914 Central Ave W.List of Code Violations.pdf
- 914 Central Ave.Adams R-R Ltr.7-17-26.pdf
- 914 Central Ave W.PD Receipt 7-22-26.pdf
- 914 Central Ave.Adams R-R Ltr.8-13-26.pdf
- 914 Central Ave.Adams R-R Ltr.9-17-26.pdf
- 914 Central Ave.CCIR paid application 9-23-26.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Referred
LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing and be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
31. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2195 BENSON AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q4B2-1, Assessment No. 260146)
- Q1 2026 Billing Adjustment.Trash Bags.pdf
- Q4 2025 Assessment Inquiry.Trash Bags.pdf
- 2195 Benson Avenue -Email Exchange with Hauler.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
32. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1654 BUSH AVENUE. (File No. 2605T, Assessment No. 269005)
- Abatement Cost 03.12.2026.pdf
- BJH Invoice 03.12.2026.pdf
- PTM Contract 26-005 2-9-26.pdf
- Violation Letter 7-9-26.pdf
- photo.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
34. Making finding of Tami Richardson to the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1547 CARROLL AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-55.
- 1547 Carroll Ave.Richardson Ltr.7-10-26 (sao).pdf
- 1547 Carroll Ave.Martin email 8-11-26.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
37. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2012 COMO AVENUE. (File No. J2611B, Assessment No. 268116)
- 2012 Como Ave.Invoice 3-30-26.pdf
- 2012 Como Ave.Boarding Letter 4-1-26.pdf
- 2012 Como Ave.Police Report 3-27-26.pdf
- 2012 Como Ave.Zimny email.7-16-26.pdf
- 2012 Como Ave.Bhagyam email & photo 7-28-26.pdf
- 2012 Como Ave.Bhagyam email & photos #2 7-28-26.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
38. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 865 DEALTON STREET. (File No. CG25Q4B2-2, Assessment No. 260149)
- 865 Dealton Avenue.Q4 2025 Assessment Inquiry.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
40. Making finding on the appeal of Mark Puchala II to a nuisance abatement ordered for 2016 FREMONT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-59.
- 2016 Fremont Ave.Puchala Ltr.7-24-26.pdf
- 2016 Fremont Ave.Vang-Puchala email chain 8-6-26.pdf
- 2016 Fremont Ave.Puchala Ltr.8-14-26.pdf
- 2016 Fremont Ave.email chain & photo 8-14-26.pdf
- 2016 Fremont Ave.Puchala Ltr.8-14-26.pdf
- 2016 Fremont Ave.Martin email 8-14-26.pdf
41. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 790 ROSE AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG25Q4B4-2, Assessment No. 260140)
- 790 Rose Avenue East.Q4 2025 Assessment Inquiry.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
42. Appeal of Delmy L. Muniz to a Summary Abatement Order and Vehicle Abatement Order at 1689 STILLWATER AVENUE.
- 1689 Stillwater Ave.appeal.7-27-26.pdf
- 1689 Stillwater Ave.photos 7-20-26.pdf
- 1689 Stillwater Ave.photos.8-3-26.pdf
- 1689 Stillwater Ave.Muniz Ltr.8-10-26.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
43. Appeal of Corey Johnson to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 200 WINTHROP STREET S.
- 200 Winthrop St. S. Apt. 216- Appeal.pdf
- 200 Winthrop St S Apt- 216 request for increase.pdf
- 200 Winthrop St S Apt-216 Changes in Space or Services Determination 5-19-26.pdf
- 200 Winthrop St S Apt-216 MNOI.pdf
- 200 Winthrop St. S. Apt. 216- Haven Rent Roll.pdf
- Level 10 Updated Portfolio Summary 6-16-25.pdf
- Heintz email 8-6-26.pdf
- 200 Winthrop St S Apt 216- C. Johnson and Heintz email exchange.pdf
- 200 Winthrop St. S. Apt. 216- Email re hearing date change.pdf
- Staff Report 08-06-26 - Final.pdf
- LHO Recomendation Letter 8-11-2026.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
45. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 847 YORK AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q4B4-1, Assessment No. 260148)
- 847 York Avenue.Billing Conversation.Trash Bags.pdf
- 847 York Avenue.Q1 2026 Billing Adjsutment.Trash Bags.pdf
- 847 York Avenue.Q4 2025 Assessment Inquiry.Trash Bags.pdf
- 847 York Avenue.Trash Bag Photos.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
46. Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding fees billed during March 2026 on Private Property. (File No. J2611B, Assessment No. 268116)
- J2611B.268116. Ratification Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
47. Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding fees billed during November 2025 on Private Property. (File No. J2607B2, Assessment No. 268117)
- J2607B2.268117- Ratification Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
48. Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding fees billed during April 2026 on Private Property. (File No. J2612B, Assessment No. 268118)
- J2612B.268118- Ratification Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
49. Ratifying the assessment for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or Hazardous Structure from the month of May 2026. (File No. J2607C, Assessment No. 262006)
- J2607C.262006. Ratification Assessment Roll.pdf
50. Ratifying the assessment for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) service during February to April 2026. (File No. 2605T, Assessment No. 269005)
- 269005.2605T- Notice Assessment Roll.pdf
- Passed 6-0-0 Adopted
ADJOURNMENT
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City Council - August 19, 2026 8/19/2026

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Amending the 2026 spending and financing budgets in the Department of Public Works Asphalt Plant Accounting Units to fund the purchase of a Skid Steer Loader.

2. Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate grant fund and activity budget to more accurately reflect activity for the 2023 Port Security Grant.

3. Authorizing the Saint Paul Public Library Agency to reallocate budget to more accurately record revenue and expenditures for the department special project fund for 2026.

4. Establishing Seventeen (17) New Projects Through the STAR Economic Development Program as Adopted by City Council Resolution 26-405.

CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

6. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for benefits, costs and expenses for the Seventh Place Mall operation and maintenance costs for 2025. File No. 18428-25, Assessment No. 257200.

7. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessment for benefits, costs and expenses for the Seventh Place Mall operation and maintenance costs for 2026. File No. 18428-26, Assessment No. 267200.

8. Authorizing payment in the amount of $26,625.00 in full and final settlement of the claim of Emily Trudeau.

9. Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council Public Hearing to ratify the assessment for benefits, costs, and expenses for the Grand/Snelling parking lot operation and maintenance for 2027. File No. 18746-26, Assessment No. 267202.

10. Changing the rate of pay for Assistant Chief of Police from Grade 035 to the new Grade 38C of the Employee Group 17, Non-Represented City Managers.

11. Changing the rate of pay for Senior Zoo Keeper, EG 10, Manual and Maintenance Supervisors.

12. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty and amended license conditions against Richard A Defoe Entertainment Inc d/b/a Wilebskis Blues Saloon (License ID #0096027) for the premises located at 1638 Rice St.

13. Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all costs associated with the Fire Explorers program training and events in 2026.

14. Authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant application to the FY 2027 Enforcement Grant Program from the Office of Traffic Safety of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

15. Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round for Champion Investments LLC

16. Approving the use of grants funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for More Doors LLC

17. Approving and Authorizing the Non-use of a Project Labor Agreement on a Single-family Housing Redevelopment Project at 47 Douglas Street.

18. Approving and Authorizing the Non-use of a Project Labor Agreement on a Duplex Housing Development Project at 1087 Ross Avenue.

20. Approving a Liquor On Sale - 181-290 seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), and Entertainment (B) licenses (License ID #DSIBLLIQ- 001555-2026) new location application by Avalon LLC d/b/a Avalon for the premises located at 80 4th St. W.

21. Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028) between the City of Saint Paul and the Classified Confidential Employees Association.

ROLL CALL

ORDINANCES An ordinance is a city law enacted by the City Council. It is read at three separate council meetings and becomes effective after passage by the Council and 30 days after publication in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Public hearings on ordinances are generally held at the second reading.

PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.

22. Administrative Ordinance establishing a Qualifications and Examining Committee for the position of Fire Chief pursuant to the provisions of Section 9.01(a) of the Administrative Code and Section 12.12.1 of the Saint Paul City Charter.

23. Approving the Establishment of the Como-Eustis Special Sanitary Sewer Availability Connection Charge District. Determining the Como-Eustis Special Sanitary Sewer Availability Connection Charge for Phase 1 and 2 Sewer Capacity Improvements (Ward 4, District 12).

24. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $633,224 to reflect remaining bond issued interest proceeds received from the Saint Paul Port Authority for the EAB Capital Project.

25. Amending the City's Capital Improvement Budget and Operating Budget to reflect the final sale details resulting from the issuance of the G.O. Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2026B and the G.O. Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2026C.

26. Authorizing the Police Department to accept the second amendment to the sub-grant agreement from the Saint Paul and Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project and add grant activity budget.

29. Ratifying the assessment for the Mill and Overlay for Front Avenue from Rice to Western, as part of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program (Project No. MO2306, Assessment No. 245506).

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS

30. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 565 ALDINE STREET (AKA 571 ALDINE STREET). (File No. J2611B, Assessment No. 268116)

33. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 99 CALIFORNIA AVENUE WEST (AKA 100 CALIFORNIA AVENUE WEST). (File No. J2612B, Assessment No. 268118)

39. Amending Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 947 FREMONT AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 25-34. (Public hearing closed and laid over from August 19, 2026)

44. Making finding on the appealed of Gary Grimes to a nuisance abatement ordered for 314 WYOMING STREET EAST in Council File RLH SAO 26-46. (Public hearing closed and laid over from August 19, 2026)

36. Appeal of Bambi Barclay to a Correction Notice (which includes vacate order) at 1103 CHATSWORTH STREET NORTH.

35. Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 914 CENTRAL AVENUE WEST within fifteen (15) days after the August 19, 2026, City Council Public Hearing. (Refer to September 15, 2026 on condition)

LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing and be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

31. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2195 BENSON AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q4B2-1, Assessment No. 260146)

32. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1654 BUSH AVENUE. (File No. 2605T, Assessment No. 269005)

34. Making finding of Tami Richardson to the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1547 CARROLL AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-55.

37. Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2012 COMO AVENUE. (File No. J2611B, Assessment No. 268116)

38. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 865 DEALTON STREET. (File No. CG25Q4B2-2, Assessment No. 260149)

40. Making finding on the appeal of Mark Puchala II to a nuisance abatement ordered for 2016 FREMONT AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 26-59.

41. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 790 ROSE AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG25Q4B4-2, Assessment No. 260140)

42. Appeal of Delmy L. Muniz to a Summary Abatement Order and Vehicle Abatement Order at 1689 STILLWATER AVENUE.

43. Appeal of Corey Johnson to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 200 WINTHROP STREET S.

45. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 847 YORK AVENUE. (File No. CG25Q4B4-1, Assessment No. 260148)

46. Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding fees billed during March 2026 on Private Property. (File No. J2611B, Assessment No. 268116)

47. Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding fees billed during November 2025 on Private Property. (File No. J2607B2, Assessment No. 268117)

48. Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding fees billed during April 2026 on Private Property. (File No. J2612B, Assessment No. 268118)

49. Ratifying the assessment for Demolition of Vacant, Nuisance and/or Hazardous Structure from the month of May 2026. (File No. J2607C, Assessment No. 262006)

50. Ratifying the assessment for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) service during February to April 2026. (File No. 2605T, Assessment No. 269005)

ADJOURNMENT