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Rent, affordable homes, zoning, and decisions that shape where people can live.
Council will decide if the West Bayshore‑Newell project, proposing 124 deed‑restricted rental units at 80% of AMI, meets the city’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
Council will appoint regular and alternate members to the Rent Stabilization Board using staff‑recommended selections.
Council will vote to adopt a resolution (Section 18.37.080) approving the project's alternative compliance plan for inclusionary housing.
Council will receive presentations from WeHOPE, CLSEPA, Legal Aid SMC, Samaritan House, and EPACANDO about how Measure JJ anti‑displacement funds are being used.
Council will adopt a resolution approving an alternative compliance plan for the West Bayshore‑Newell residential project at 1‑9 Newell Court.
The board notes a fee of $378 per rental unit for the July 1 2026 – June 30 2027 rent‑stabilization program year.
Staff will present an overview of the Ellis Act and the city’s requirements for withdrawing rental units.
Board will set the annual registration fee at $378 per rental unit for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
The item has been continued to OCTOBER 20,2026.
The item has been continued to OCTOBER 20,2026.
Council will give staff guidance on policy details for the Major Home Repairs Program.
Staff and Climate Resilient Communities will give an informational update on the City‑funded Minor Home Repairs Program launched July 1, 2026.
Adopt the minutes for the June 10, August 12, and August 26, 2026 Rent Stabilization Board meetings.
The board will accept two or three members to volunteer for each of three standing committees: Outreach & Education, Rules & Regulations, and Habitability for the 2026‑27 program year.
The board will receive an informational staff report about the August 26 meeting minutes.
Staff will present the May 2026 Rent Stabilization Program report.
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.
Board will continue deliberating the appeal of case No. 20250001 concerning 2370 Cooley Avenue Unit #2.
Board continues deliberation on the appeal of Calderon v. Woodland Park Communities concerning 301 East O’Keefe Street.
Board will review the appeal of the Hearing Examiner’s decision dated June 9, 2025 for 301 East O'Keefe Street.
Board will vote to adopt a resolution moving the consolidated appeal hearing for cases A20240007 through A20240012 to August 12, 2026.
Board will vote to adopt a resolution moving the consolidated appeal hearing for cases A20240013 through A20240021 to August 12, 2026.
Board will review the appeal of the Hearing Examiner’s decision dated July 18, 2025 for 2370 Cooley Avenue, Unit #2.
