City Council Meeting — March 26, 2026

The City Council convened on March 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM to address routine approvals, hear public comments, and discuss several agenda items. Key topics included the approval of a new affordable housing project and a proposal to expand the city's bike lane network.

Consent Calendar

• Unanimously approved minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting.
• Approved a routine contract renewal for janitorial services at City Hall.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Lisa Chen, representing the Eastside Neighborhood Association, expressed full support for the proposed affordable housing project at 123 Main Street, stating it is “100% for affordable housing” and urged the council to approve it.
• John Rivera, a local business owner, raised concerns about the bike lane expansion proposal, arguing it could reduce parking for customers and negatively impact small businesses.

Discussion Items

• Affordable Housing Project at 123 Main Street: Council debated the project's design, affordability requirements, and timeline. The project sponsor stated it would add 50 units, with 80% categorized as affordable for households earning at or below 60% of the area median income.
• Bike Lane Expansion Proposal: The Public Works Director presented a plan to add 2 miles of protected bike lanes on Oak Avenue. Council considered the benefits for cyclist safety versus the concerns raised by residents and business owners about parking loss.

Key Outcomes

• Unanimously approved the affordable housing project at 123 Main Street (9-0 vote).
• Directed staff to return with a revised bike lane proposal that includes a traffic and parking study within 60 days.
• Referred the janitorial contract renewal to the City Manager for final signature.