It always will be. Your support covers the cost of adding new communities and keeping summaries reliable and source-linked. Donations are tax-deductible.
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.
Board will set the annual registration fee at $378 per rental unit for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Council will give staff guidance on policy details for the Major Home Repairs Program.
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 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.
Board will review the appeal of the Hearing Examiner’s decision dated May 30, 2025 for 245 East O'Keefe Street.
Board will review the appeal of the Hearing Examiner’s decision dated May 30, 2025 for 201 East O'Keefe Street.
Board will consider modifying the July 18 2025 decision of the Hearing Examiner.
Board will consider modifying the decision of the hearing examiner dated May 30, 2025.
Council will waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the development agreement for the Woodland Park Euclid Improvements Project.
What's happening
Why it matters
The changes affect how affordable housing is provided and improve water and drainage services for the neighborhood.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting on July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Council unanimously adopted the ordinance amending the Woodland Park Development Agreement, waiving second reading and approving the amendment.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
Council will waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance creating a Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program for projects of 20 units or fewer.
What's happening
Why it matters
The program temporarily removes inclusionary housing requirements for small projects, encouraging new housing production and helping the city meet its regional housing needs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting on July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Council rejected the Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program for Smaller Projects Ordinance by a 3‑2 vote.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
Council will waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Woodland Park development agreement.
The City will adopt an ordinance amending the Woodland Park Development Agreement.
