APPROVE MINUTES
For 08/11/2026
HOUSING AND LAND USE COMMITTEE
PRESENT: Councilmember Jose Luis Barajas, Councilmember Andrew Sandoval ABSENT: Councilmember Aurelio Salazar
STAFF: Lisa Brinton, Community Development Director; Angelene Enzini, Chief Building Official; Josefina Aguilar, Senior Community Development Analyst; Laura Gama, Administrative Analyst; Chelsea Wright, Temp Administrative Aide
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:32 p.m.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
No Public Comment
CONSENT
ID#26-235 Minutes from March 10, 2026, Housing and Land Use Committee Meeting Recommendation: Approve minutes from March 10, 2026, Housing and Land Use Committee Meeting.
AYES: Jose Luis Barajas, Andrew Sandoval,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aurelio Salazar
ABSTENTIONS: None
ID#26-043 Minutes from January 20, 2026, Housing and Land Use Committee Meeting Recommendation: Approve minutes from January 20, 2026, Housing and Land Use Committee Meeting.
AYES: Jose Luis Barajas, Andrew Sandoval
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aurelio Salazar
ABSTENTIONS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
ID#26-385 Planning and Permitting Update
Recommendation: Receive informational update on Planning and Permitting operations, process mapping, staffing recruitment, and technology modernization.
Public Comment on ID#26-385: No Public Comment
ID#26-388 First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program Update Recommendation: Receive informational update on the First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program, targeting qualified buyers up to 150% Area Median Income (AMI) with up to $125,000 or 17% down payment assistance, with a targeted program launch of November 2026.
Public Comment on ID#26-388: Public comments were received from residents in the community. One speaker emphasized the need for greater community involvement when developing programs like the First-Time Homebuyer Program (FTHBP). Another resident called for increased transparency during the program creation process to ensure clarity for the public. Additional feedback requested clear participation guidelines and improved language translation services for city housing programs and public meetings.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS & DIRECTOR UPDATES
Staff provided updates on the multi-phase Zoning Code update (Phase 1 to City Council on August 18, 2026) and the General Plan/Climate Action Plan public review draft (anticipated Fall 2026).
Committee Remarks: Councilmember Sandoval emphasized the necessity of having standardized Spanish translation services and recorded audio interpretation available for all public committee meetings.
End Time: 4:31 p.m.