City Council - September 10, 2025   9/10/2025

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE

1. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1079 Arkwright Street a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

• 1079 Arkwright St.OTA 7-9-25

2. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 693 Cook Avenue East a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)

• 693 Cook Ave E.OTA 8-26-25

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

3. Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all costs incurred to hold a graduation ceremony for 15 new paramedics on September 5, 2025 at the Neighborhood House.

• Failed 6-0-0 Adopted

5. Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $500 matrix penalty against Seventh Street Liquor INC d/b/a Seventh Street Liquor Barrell (License ID #20120005702) for the premises located at 665 7th St. W.

• Exhibit #1
• Exhibit # 2

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

6. Authorizing the City's conveyance of a permanent Thermal Line Easement to District Energy St. Paul for the installation and maintenance of thermal heating and cooling service lines through the George Latimer Central Library to serve the adjoining property at 80 West Fourth Street.

• Thermal Line Easement

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

7. Approving the City’s cost of providing Repair of Sanitary Sewer Service Line on Private Properties and setting date of City Council public hearing for October 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. SWRP2503, Assessment No. 253002)

• Report of Completion SWRP2503.253002
• Assessment Roll SWRP2503.253002

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

8. Approving the City’s cost of providing Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on Private Properties and setting date of City Council public hearing for October 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2502LDSRP, Assessment No. 254001)

• Report of Completion 2502LDSRP.254001
• Assessment Roll 2502LDSRP.254001

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

9. Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for service during January to March 2025, and setting date of legislative hearing for October 2, 2025 and City Council public hearing for November 5, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CG2503A3, Assessment No. 250126)

• Report of Completion CG2503A3.250126
• Assessment Roll CG2503A3.250126

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

10. Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale-100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Entertainment (A) license now held by La Morelense Restaurant and Sweets Inc d/b/a La Morelense Restaurant and Sweets (License ID #20250001163) for the premises located at 1552 Como Avenue.

• Class N License Application
• License Application Notification
• Letter of Support

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

11. Memorializing a City Council decision to deny the appeal of Stronger Sober House from a Board of Zoning Appeals decision to deny a variance request to establish a 12-resident supportive housing facility on the property at 269 Harrison Avenue.

• 269 Harrrison Ave 8.13
• § 15.99 Extension Letter 6.24.2025
• Agenda Harrison
• Appeal Application and Supporting Documents (5)
• Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map List
• Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice
• City Council Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map List
• City Council Public Hearing Notice
• Combined BZA Public Comment
• Garrett Engelhardt public comment
• June 9 2025 BZA Meeting Minutes
• Resolution
• Staff Report
• Zoning Variance Application Harrison

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

12. Approving the separation of the grant funds through the Ward 7 Neighborhood Star Year-Round program for Faith City Church in partnership with the G.W Carver Center for Innovation.

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

13. Approving the Labor Agreement (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028) between the City of Saint Paul and the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters.

• 2028
• 2028 Labor Agreement

• Passed 6-0-0 Adopted

ROLL CALL

FOR DISCUSSION

4. Authorizing the Department of Public Works Organized Trash and Recycling operations to expend an amount not to exceed $5,000 $2,500 for the purpose of providing candy for various public events and parades throughout 2025.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted As Amended

14. Approving the appointment of Melanie McMahon as Interim Director of the Department of Planning and Economic Development

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

15. Recognizing the City of Saint Paul’s participation in Welcoming Week 2025.

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

16. Reciting a proposal for a housing program for a Multifamily Rental Housing Development, approving the project and the program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, authorizing the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to Issue Conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Obligations and authorizing the preparation of necessary documents and materials in connection with said project and program, Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing Project, 200 Wilkin Street (District 9, Ward 2). (Laid over from September 3, 2025)

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

17. Approving issuance of a $241,157.97 ERA2 loan and execution of the loan agreements and related documents for the Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing Project, 200 Wilkin Street (District 9, Ward 2). (Laid over from September 3, 2025)

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

18. Authorizing use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the rehabilitation of the Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing project, 200 Wilkin Street (District 9, Ward 2). (Laid over from September 3, 2025)

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

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.

Final Adoption

19. Amending Chapter 130 of the Legislative Code, Procedure for Vacating Streets and Other Public Grounds.

• Ch. 130 summary.08072025
• Impacts of Vacation ordinance (Ch. 130 Leg. Code) amendment.08072025
• Vacation Primer.08072025

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

First Reading

20. Establishing the classification titled City Council Communications Lead in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City Charter (must be approved by Civil Service Commission after adoption by City Council and prior to Mayor signature).

• Communications Lead
• Civil Service Approval Ord 25-49

21. Amending Chapter 441 of the Legislative Code to adjust the electric-vehicle charging station rates.

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

22. Amending Chapter 45 of the Administrative Code to define reporting requirements and require that the City's Legislative Agenda be presented to City Council no later than the second Wednesday in December.

• Ord 25-50 - Legislative Agenda
• Legislation Text with strikeouts and underlines- Ord 25-50
• Bowie amendment
• Noecker amendment
• Ord 25-50

• Passed 7-0-0 Amended and Laid Over for Final Adoption

23. Ratifying the assessment for Minnesota Street from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street paving and lighting project constructed as part of the 2024 St. Paul Street Paving Program (SPS). (File No. 19262, Assessment No. 245203)

• Revised 9/4/2025
• Leah Jones public comment
• Amy Bretto public comment
• Crescent Investment Group public comment
• Kari Aaeng public comments

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

24. Approving major modifications to the Victoria Park Master Plan.

• Nova Classical Academy Master Plan Amendment Resolution
• Planning Commission Action Minutes August 22, 2025
• Nova Classical Academy MP Amendment and Variances Staff Packet
• Zoning Committee Summary July 31, 2025
• 1455 Victoria Way Public Comment D9
• Nova MP Amendment CC Presentation

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

25. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $191,723.66 for the contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education to pay for training for firefighters.

• MBFTE Financial Analysis $191,723.66.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

26. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $100 for the donation from the Brandenburg family in honor of retired Fire Captain Patrick Donnelly.

• Brandenburg Family Donation $100.00.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

27. Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $29,703.51 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1) reimbursement from the City of Edina.

• MNTF1 Financial Analysis $29,703.51.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

28. Approving the application of Minnesota Taco and Tequila Festival for the Viva La Vida: Taco & Tequila Festival event on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025 for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound at 425 Rice Street, former Sears parking lot.

• Application
• ENS
• Map
• Owner Notice
• Owner Address List
• Letter to Applicant

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

29. Approving the application of Anderson Race Management/Jennifer Williams Walk for Water event, Saturday, September 20, 2025 for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound at Upper Landing Park, 226 Spring Street.

• Application
• ENS
• Map
• Owners Notice
• Owners List
• Letter to Applicant

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

30. Approving the application of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc.; The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc's Light the Night Event, Saturday, September 27, 2025 for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound at Harriet Island- 200 Dr Justus Ohage Boulevard.

• Application
• ENS
• Map
• Owners Notice
• Owners List
• Letter to Applicant

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted

LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS

31. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 686 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. VB2507A, Assessment No. 258826) (Public hearing closed and laid over from April 9, 2025)

• 686 Edmund Ave.Reg Notice 9-5-24.pdf
• 686 Edmund Ave.Warning Ltr 10-7-24.pdf
• 686 Edmund Ave.Vang email 10-22-25.pdf
• 686 Edmund Ave.Vang email 10-23-25.pdf
• 686 Edmund Ave.Vang email 11-12-25.pdf

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over

32. Amending Council File RLH AR 24-25 to reduce the assessment Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during April 5 to October 20, 2023 at 1350 HAGUE AVENUE. (File No. VB2407, Assessment No. 248806) (Public hearing closed and laid over from August 27, 2025)

• 1350 Hague Ave.email chain 5-13-25.pdf
• 1350 Hague Ave.contested email 5-19-25.pdf
• 1350 Hague Ave.Reg Notice 9-27-23.pdf
• 1350 Hague Ave.Warning Ltr 10-27-23.pdf
• 1350 Hague Ave.Minutes.pdf
• 1350 Hague Ave.Union Park District Council Letter 8-26-25.pdf
• 1350 Hague Ave.Bowie email 8.27.25
• 1350 Hague Ave.Alison Schaub email 8.28.25
• 1350 Hague Ave.Timeline of Events 8.28.25

• Passed 5-2-0 Adopted As Amended

33. Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Jill Ackerman, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 934 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 1.

• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems. Video 2. 8-19-25
• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Minutes.7-17-25
• 934 Ashland Ave Unit 1.Appeal Form.6-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave HJC Appeal Statement.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-21-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Determination.4-28-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appeal Attachment.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Request Increase Form.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Email Chain Vang-Hanson.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Certificates of Representation.7-9-25
• 934 Ashland Ave Units 1 & 5.LH Scheduling Ltr-HJC.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.LH Scheduling Ltr-Day.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appellant Declarations.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Exhibit 1-Expert Rpt John Trostle.7-7-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Appellant Memorandum.7-10-25
• 934, 938 &942 Ashland Ave.HJC Supplemental Submission.8-1-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman-Owner Supplemental Submission.8-14-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashalnd Ave- Appellants' Supplemental Submission re Landlord response 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 1. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 3. 8-19-25
• 934 938 942 Ashland Ave.Fire C of O Orders.Inspection 9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Inspection Photos.9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Objection to LHO Rec.9-8-25
• Appeal to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 934 938 942 Ashland Avenue 9-10-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over

34. Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Vincent Cornell, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 934 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 2.

• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Minutes.7-17-25
• 934 Ashland Ave Unit 5.Appeal Form.6-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave HJC Appeal Statement.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appeal Attachment.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Request Increase Form.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-21-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Determination.4-28-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.LH Scheduling Ltr-Day.6-24-25
• 934 Ashland Ave Units 1 & 2.LH Scheduling Ltr-HJC.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Email Chain Vang-Hanson.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appellant Declarations.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Appellant Memorandum.7-10-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Certificates of Representation.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Exhibit 1-Expert Rpt John Trostle.7-7-25
• 934 Ashland Ave Unit 2.Video Front Door.6-4-25
• 934 Ashland Ave Unit 2.Video-Movable Wall 6-4-25
• 934 Ashland Ave Unit 2.Video-Water Infiltration Back Staircase.6-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Supplemental Submission.8-1-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman-Owner Supplemental Submission.8-14-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashalnd Ave- Appellants' Supplemental Submission re Landlord response 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 1. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems. Video 2. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 3. 8-19-25
• 934 938 942 Ashland Ave.Fire C of O Orders.Inspection 9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Inspection Photos.9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Objection to LHO Rec.9-8-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin Hoffman Ltr obo Day.9-10-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over

35. Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Ehren Stemme, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 938 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 6. (Appeal withdrawn)

• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Minutes.7-17-25
• 938 Ashland Ave Unit 6.Appeal Form.6-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave HJC Appeal Statement.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appeal Attachment.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Request Increase Form.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-21-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Determination.4-28-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.LH Scheduling Ltr-Day.6-24-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Units 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 LH Scheduling Ltr HJC.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Email Chain Vang-Hanson.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appellant Declarations.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Appellant Memorandum.7-10-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Certificates of Representation.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Exhibit 1-Expert Rpt John Trostle.7-7-25
• 938 Ashland Ave Unit 6.Video Movable floor tile.6-4-25
• 938 Ashland Ave Unit 6.Video.Wobbly Deck.6-4-25
• 938 Ashland Ave Unit 6.Video-movable radiator.6-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Supplemental Submission.8-1-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman-Owner Supplemental Submission.8-14-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashalnd Ave- Appellants' Supplemental Submission re Landlord response 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 1. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems. Video 2. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 3. 8-19-25
• 938 Ashland Ave. Apt. 6- Withdrawal of Ehren Stemme (RLH RSA 25-12) from the rent-stabilization appeal of 934_938_942 Ashland Ave 9-3-25
• 934 938 942 Ashland Ave.Fire C of O Orders.Inspection 9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Inspection Photos.9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Objection to LHO Rec.9-8-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin Hoffman Ltr obo Day.9-10-25

36. Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Kayla Simonson, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 8.

• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Minutes.7-17-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Unit 8.Appeal Form.6-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave HJC Appeal Statement.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appeal Attachment.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Request Increase Form.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-21-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Determination.4-28-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.LH Scheduling Ltr-Day.6-24-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Units 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 LH Scheduling Ltr HJC.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Email Chain Vang-Hanson.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appellant Declarations.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Appellant Memorandum.7-10-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Certificates of Representation.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Exhibit 1-Expert Rpt John Trostle.7-7-25
• 942 Ashland Ave.Video Trostle shaking upper rear balcony.6-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Supplemental Submission.8-1-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman-Owner Supplemental Submission.8-14-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashalnd Ave- Appellants' Supplemental Submission re Landlord response 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 1. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems. Video 2. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 3. 8-19-25
• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934 938 942 Ashland Ave.Fire C of O Orders.Inspection 9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Inspection Photos.9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Objection to LHO Rec.9-8-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin Hoffman Ltr obo Day.9-10-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over

37. Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Jessica Skaare, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 9.

• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Minutes.7-17-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Unit 9.Appeal Form.6-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave HJC Appeal Statement.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appeal Attachment.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Request Increase Form.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-21-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Determination.4-28-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.LH Scheduling Ltr-Day.6-24-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Units 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 LH Scheduling Ltr HJC.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Email Chain Vang-Hanson.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Appellant Memorandum.7-10-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appellant Declarations.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Certificates of Representation.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Exhibit 1-Expert Rpt John Trostle.7-7-25
• 942 Ashland Ave.Video Trostle shaking upper rear balcony.6-4-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Unit 9-Video-Unstable deck.6-4-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Unit 9.Video-leaking bathroom ceiling.6-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Supplemental Submission.8-1-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman-Owner Supplemental Submission.8-14-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashalnd Ave- Appellants' Supplemental Submission re Landlord response 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 1. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems. Video 2. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 3. 8-19-25
• 934 938 942 Ashland Ave.Fire C of O Orders.Inspection 9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Inspection Photos.9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Objection to LHO Rec.9-8-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman Ltr obo Day.9-10-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over

38. Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenant, Autumn Buel, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 10.

• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Minutes.7-17-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Unit 10.Appeal Form.6-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave HJC Appeal Statement.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appeal Attachment.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Request Increase Form.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-21-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Determination.4-28-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Units 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 LH Scheduling Ltr HJC.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.LH Scheduling Ltr-Day.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Email Chain Vang-Hanson.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appellant Declarations.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Appellant Memorandum.7-10-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Certificates of Representation.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Exhibit 1-Expert Rpt John Trostle.7-7-25
• 942 Ashland Ave.Video Trostle shaking upper rear balcony.6-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Supplemental Submission.8-1-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman-Owner Supplemental Submission.8-14-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashalnd Ave- Appellants' Supplemental Submission re Landlord response 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 1. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems. Video 2. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 3. 8-19-25
• 934 938 942 Ashland Ave.Fire C of O Orders.Inspection 9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Inspection Photos.9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Objection to LHO Rec.9-8-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin Hoffman Ltr obo Day.9-10-25

• Passed 5-1-0 Adopted

39. Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenants, Samuel Perkins & Chloe Cable, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 11.

• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Minutes.7-17-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Unit 11.Appeal Form.6-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave HJC Appeal Statement.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appeal Attachment.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Request Increase Form.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-21-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Determination.4-28-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Units 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 LH Scheduling Ltr HJC.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Email Chain Vang-Hanson.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appellant Declarations.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Appellant Memorandum.7-10-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Certificates of Representation.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Exhibit 1-Expert Rpt John Trostle.7-7-25
• 942 Ashland Ave.Video Trostle shaking upper rear balcony.6-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Supplemental Submission.8-1-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman-Owner Supplemental Submission.8-14-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashalnd Ave- Appellants' Supplemental Submission re Landlord response 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 1. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems. Video 2. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 3. 8-19-25
• 934 938 942 Ashland Ave.Fire C of O Orders.Inspection 9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Inspection Photos.9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Objection to LHO Rec.9-8-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman Ltr obo Day.9-10-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over

40. Appeal of Jim Poradek & Abbie Hanson, Attorneys for Housing Justice Center, representing Tenants, Lillian Johnson & Eleanor Rowen, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 942 ASHLAND AVENUE, UNIT 12.

• RSA Ashland Appeal LHO Recommendation 9-4-2025
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Minutes.7-17-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Unit 12.Appeal Form.6-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave HJC Appeal Statement.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appeal Attachment.6-12-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Request Increase Form.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-11-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.MNOI.4-21-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Determination.4-28-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.LH Scheduling Ltr-Day.6-24-25
• 942 Ashland Ave Units 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 LH Scheduling Ltr HJC.6-24-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Email Chain Vang-Hanson.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Appellant Declarations.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Appellant Memorandum.7-10-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Certificates of Representation.7-9-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Exhibit 1-Expert Rpt John Trostle.7-7-25
• 942 Ashland Ave.Video Trostle shaking upper rear balcony.6-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Supplemental Submission.8-1-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.Larkin-Hoffman-Owner Supplemental Submission.8-14-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashalnd Ave- Appellants' Supplemental Submission re Landlord response 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 1. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems. Video 2. 8-19-25
• 934, 938 and 942 Ashland Ave- Flooding Problems Video 3. 8-19-25
• 934 938 942 Ashland Ave.Fire C of O Orders.Inspection 9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.DSI Inspection Photos.9-4-25
• 934, 938 & 942 Ashland Ave.HJC Objection to LHO Rec.9-8-25
• Appeal to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 934 938 942 Ashland Avenue 9-10-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Laid Over

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

41. Amending Council File RLH TA 24-472 to Continue the Public Hearing for the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1055 FOURTH STREET EAST adopted by Council on February 12, 2025. (File No. J2505R, Assessment No. 258508)

• 1055 4th St E.Resolution TA 24-472.pdf
• 1055 4th St E.Minutes.pdf

42. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 562 GALTIER STREET. (File No. J2513R2, Assessment No. 258559) (Public hearing continued to October 22, 2025)

• 562 Galtier St.SA Ltr+photo 10-23-24.pdf
• 562 Galtier St.photos 10-23-24.pdf
• 562 Galtier St.Photo 10-30-24.pdf
• 562 Galtier St.contractor photos 11-11-24.pdf
• 11-11-2024 Kamish Garbage Invoice (1).pdf
• 562 Galtier St.Zimny email.3-24-25

43. Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 925 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 24-44.

• 925 Magnolia Ave E.MF Letter 8-8-25.pdf
• 925 Magnolia Ave. Balsatis Zimny email chain.6-27-25
• 925 Magnolia Ave.Balsaitis R-R Ltr.8-28-25
• 95 Magnolia Ave E.updated financing.9-2-25
• 925 Magnolia Ave E.updated schedule.9-2-25

• Passed 7-0-0 Adopted As Amended

44. Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1155 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. J2511R2, Assessment No. 258552) (Public hearing continued to September 10, 2025)

• 1155 Reaney Ave.SA Ltr+photo 10-8-24.pdf
• 1155 Reaney Ave.photos 10-7-24.pdf
• Kamish Invoice 10-23-2024 Cleanups.pdf
• 1155 Reaney Ave.Zimny email.2-21-25

45. Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 378 SIMS AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 25-5.

• 378 Sims Ave.MF Letter 8-8-25.pdf
• 378 Sims Ave.Hart Yang R-R Ltr.8-28-25
• 378 Sims Letter.Received 9-10-25.pdf
• 378 Sims Ave.email chain 9-10-25.pdf
• 378 Sims Ave.contractor letter.9-10-25
• 378 Sims Ave.Cert of Code Compl 10-23-25.pdf

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