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Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities actions
The city is adopting actions under the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program.
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Rent, affordable homes, zoning, and decisions that shape where people can live.
The city is adopting actions under the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program.
The Council will vote to accept and spend $5,170,000 from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant for the Middlefield Complete Streets project. The money will be used to improve streets and add housing‑related infrastructure.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to solicit private donations for expanding temporary shelters.
What's happening
Why it matters
It creates new funding sources to expand shelter capacity for people experiencing homelessness.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s leadership to solicit private donations to expand temporary shelter and other homeless services, despite the Behested Payment Ordinance.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
Board will hold a public hearing to consider the Waters family's appeal of the Planning Commission’s Dec 18, 2025 decision to deny a concurrent land‑use application for Peacock Court.
What's happening
Why it matters
The decision could allow the proposed residential development, affecting neighborhood density, traffic, and environment.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/84731766423
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments during the public hearing, either in person or via the remote video conference link.
Decision update
The item “Public hearing on Peacock Court land use appeal” was continued (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The board approved $9,823 to Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) for home repair in Santa Maria and $31,542 to Partners in Housing Solutions for at‑risk homelessness assistance.
What's happening
Why it matters
The funding supports home repairs, homelessness assistance, emergency shelters, childcare, and rental assistance, directly helping low‑income residents and families.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve multiple housing and services funding agreements” passed.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to execute the amended and restated CCP loan agreements with Good Samaritan Shelter.
What's happening
Why it matters
These loans enable funding for community corrections partnership housing projects in the 3rd and 5th districts.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve CCP Housing Loan Documents with Good Samaritan Shelter” passed.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board approved the First Amendment adding 29 beds, pet care navigation services, and increasing the contract amount by $2,502,088 to a maximum of $6,582,528.
What's happening
Why it matters
It expands interim housing capacity and mental health and substance‑use services for homeless individuals, providing more resources and support.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via Zoom to observe.
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by 5:00 PM the day before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve amendments to Good Samaritan Shelter services contract” passed.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board approved a services agreement with Telecare Corporation to provide specialty mental health services in residential settings at four facilities, with a total maximum contract amount of $11,336,903.00.
What's happening
Why it matters
Expands specialty mental health services in four residential facilities, using up to $11,336,903.00 of county funds.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via Zoom as described in the agenda.
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments as instructed in the agenda.
Decision update
The item “Approve Telecare mental health services contract” passed.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board approved a services agreement with PathPoint to provide an adult residential facility and housing support, with a total maximum contract amount of $9,975,222.00.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides housing support for adults with behavioral health needs, committing up to $9,975,222.00 of county funds.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via Zoom as described in the agenda.
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments as instructed in the agenda.
Decision update
The item “Approve PathPoint adult residential housing services contract” passed.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the reallocation of $12,575,000 of previously obligated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to eligible housing projects and related needs.
What's happening
Why it matters
Redirects federal pandemic relief money to address local housing shortages, helping create or preserve affordable housing for residents in need.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/88604866922
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on June 22 2026.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution reallocating $12,575,000 of previously obligated ARPA funds to eligible housing projects and directing the County Executive to negotiate and enter agreements to expend those funds, as well as to use other funds to cover projects from which the ARPA money was reallocated.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The board will conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance that repeals and replaces Chapter 8.256 of the County Ordinance Code governing Design Review Districts, and will amend the planning service fee schedule to add design review fees.
What's happening
Why it matters
Updates zoning rules and fees, affecting future development approvals and associated costs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board adopted an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 8.256 of the County Ordinance Code on Design Review, adopted related zoning text amendments, directed submission of the new chapter to the California Coastal Commission, and amended the planning fee schedule to add design‑review fees.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The board will hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing the Department of Housing to submit closeout materials for the CDBG‑CV funded Shores Landing Project.
What's happening
Why it matters
Closes a federally funded project, ensuring compliance and proper completion.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution after a public hearing authorizing the Director of Housing to submit the Shores Landing Project closeout materials to state and federal housing agencies.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the shower flow design requirement for the remodel.
The commission will consider and adopt a resolution to approve a use permit for first‑floor additions and interior/exterior renovations at 503 O’Keefe St.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines whether the homeowner can proceed with extensive renovations that could significantly alter the property, affecting neighborhood character and property values.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Planning Commission voted to adopt a resolution approving the use permit for a first‑floor addition at 503 O’Keefe Street as presented, and recorded the motion as passed.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the residential remodel site plan at 503 Okeefe Street.
Review thermal emittance values for the project.
Neighbor Brian Gilmer wrote to the Planning Commission supporting the remodel, stating no impact on his property line.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the utilities plan for the residential remodel at 503 Okeefe Street.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the dual‑flush toilet requirement (CALGREEN 4.303.1.1) for the remodel.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the crawl space demolition for the residential remodel at 503 Okeefe Street.
An email from Heather Young to a personal address is listed as part of the agenda item.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the floor plan demolition for the residential remodel at 503 Okeefe Street.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the vent quantity calculation (16 vents required) for the remodel.
The commission will consider and adopt a resolution to approve a use permit, architectural control permit, major subdivision, and BMR Housing Agreement for redevelopment of 624 University Dr.
What's happening
Why it matters
It adds new housing, including affordable units, to the community and changes land use from office to residential, influencing housing supply and local infrastructure.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Planning Commission voted to continue consideration of the use permit, architectural control permit, major subdivision, and BMR housing agreement for 624 University Drive to a future meeting.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.