LIVE COVERAGE Housing and Land Use Committee Meeting of September 8, 2026

The Housing and Land Use Committee meeting held on September 8, 2026, focused primarily on the review and approval of the Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fiscal year 2025-2026. The report detailed the allocation and expenditure of federal funds including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Programs, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Home ARP funds. Key procurement-related discussions included the reallocation of stalled project funds to active projects, updates on affordable housing developments such as the rehabilitation of Vista Del Terraza and new senior housing at St. George Apartments, and the status of public facility projects funded by CDBG. The committee approved the CAPER for submission to HUD by September 28, 2026. Additionally, the meeting covered the general plan fall 2026 outreach plan, emphasizing community engagement strategies for the city’s general plan update, including targeted outreach to Spanish-speaking residents and youth. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but the discussion highlighted ongoing capital improvement projects and funding challenges for affordable housing development.