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Rent, affordable homes, zoning, and decisions that shape where people can live.
The Planning Commission approved a site development permit for a 1,037‑sq‑ft addition to the home at 14210 Berry Hill Court, increasing total floor area to 5,672 sq ft.
Staff presented a draft ordinance that would add a density bonus for extremely low‑income housing projects.
The Planning Commission will hold a study session on implementing SB 450.
The commission will review the current lot‑split provisions in Title 9.
Staff reviewed conceptual plans for an addition and remodel to a nonconforming single‑family home at 27440 Elena Road.
Any interested party may appeal a Planning Commission determination to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk by 4PM within twenty-one (21) days of the decision.
Staff presented a study session on a variance for 27440 Elena Road.
Commissioners will review components of a proposed rental assistance program.
The commission will review a housing agreement that includes one on‑site below‑market‑rate unit, a residential BMR in‑lieu fee, and a commercial linkage BMR in‑lieu fee for a new residential building and renovated commercial building at 800 Oak Grove Ave.
The commission will vote to approve the meeting minutes from August 5, 2026.
The commission will choose one more commissioner to join the Anti-displacement ad hoc subcommittee.
The City will provide an update on the annual inclusionary housing in‑lieu fees.
The council is asked to adopt a resolution finding the Euclid Ave mixed‑use project meets the city’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance as an alternative compliance option.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving the alternative compliance lets the project move forward with 430 fully affordable rental units and confirms no environmental review is needed.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the City Council meeting in person at 2415 University Ave, First Floor, or via Zoom using the provided link.
Email: cityclerk@cityofepa.org
Submit comment: Email comments referencing agenda item 8.1, submit a speaker card at the meeting, or use the “Raise Hand” feature during public comment.
Decision update
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving the inclusionary housing alternative compliance option for the 2120‑2160 Euclid Avenue mixed‑use project, adjusting density‑bonus units.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Administrative Code will be amended to prohibit landlords from evicting residential tenants for unpaid rent that is below the HUD‑defined fair market rent for a comparable unit.
The Board approved a resolution authorizing up to $16,083,595 to amend the loan agreement for the project.
The Planning Code will be amended to allow unpermitted residential yard structures built before 2010 to qualify for non‑complying status.
The Board will approve the transfer of the Fillmore Heritage Center Commercial Parcel, Garage Parcel, and Ellis Driveway from the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure to the City.
Supervisors tabled a motion that would conditionally disapprove the Public Works decision and the parcel map for the condo project at 2722‑2724 Folsom Street.
What's happening
Why it matters
If adopted, the disapproval could halt or alter the condo conversion, impacting future housing.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Motion to conditionally disapprove Tentative Parcel Map for 2722‑2724 Folsom Street” was continued.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
Supervisors tabled a motion ordering the Clerk of the Board to draft findings supporting a disapproval of the parcel map for 2722‑2724 Folsom Street.
What's happening
Why it matters
Prepared findings could form the basis for a future decision to block the condo project.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Motion directing Clerk to prepare findings on disapproved Folsom Street parcel map” was continued.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board approved Public Works’ decision and the tentative parcel map for a two‑unit condo conversion at 2722‑2724 Folsom Street.
What's happening
Why it matters
It lets the developer move forward with converting the property into condos, affecting housing supply and neighborhood planning.
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 Tentative Parcel Map for 2722-2724 Folsom St condo conversion” was approved.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board heard public comments on the Public Works decision approving a tentative parcel map for a two‑unit condo at 2722‑2724 Folsom Street.
The committee will share dates for upcoming housing workshops and the Housing Help Center.
The committee will announce that the next meeting is set for September 24, 2026.
Board will continue deliberating the appeal of case No. 20250001 concerning 2370 Cooley Avenue Unit #2.
