Elk Grove council sets affordable housing fees, homebuyer aid

New affordable housing fees approved for new construction

What changes

Fees charged on new residential and nonresidential development under the Affordable Housing Fee Program

Study

Affordable Housing Development Impact Fee Update Nexus Study dated June 30, 2026

Vote

Ordinance introduced 4-0; resolution adopted 4-0, Vice Mayor Suen absent

Source

Minutes, item 8.2

The council introduced an ordinance amending two sections of the city code covering affordable housing fees for new residential and nonresidential development. It also adopted a resolution setting the fees based on a new nexus study.

A representative of the North State Building Industry Association spoke in support. He said the study's maximum fee figure did not account for other funding subsidies, and that the full rate would be about half that amount.

Council Member Spease said he could support the item but noted that rising costs and fees continue to raise the overall cost of housing.

Homebuyer help program created for moderate-income buyers

What changes

Establishes the Moderate-Income Homebuyer Assistance Program and adopts its policies, guidelines and procedures

Next step

Staff said loan offerings are planned to be released quarterly

Vote

Adopted 4-0, Vice Mayor Suen absent

Source

Minutes, item 9.1

The council established a program to assist moderate-income residents buying a home, and adopted the rules that will govern it. The City Manager is authorized to carry out and administer the program.

Staff said loan offerings are planned on a quarterly basis so applicants have time to prepare materials or re-apply. Mayor Singh-Allen read a statement from Vice Mayor Suen supporting the program.

Florin Road resurfacing contract approved

Contract

$1,866,115.06 with Radius Earthwork, Inc.

Change orders

Public Works Director may approve up to $373,223

Project

Elk Grove Florin Road Complete Street & Resurfacing Project (WTR078)

Vote

Consent calendar approved 4-0, Vice Mayor Suen absent

Source

Minutes, item 7.11

The council approved a construction contract to resurface and add complete-street features to Elk Grove Florin Road. The project is partly funded as a federal project.

The Public Works Director can approve change orders up to $373,223. The City Manager can award the contract to the second-lowest bidder if the lowest bidder does not meet filing requirements.

Unspent pandemic relief funds moved to homeless shelter

What changes

Reallocates unspent American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Homeless Shelter Project

Also

Authorizes the needed budget adjustments

Vote

Consent calendar approved 4-0, Vice Mayor Suen absent

Source

Minutes, item 7.5

The council redirected unspent federal pandemic relief money to the city's Homeless Shelter Project and adjusted the budget to match.

Developer reimbursement deal for Telos Greens project

Agreement

Credit Reimbursement Agreement with 60 Acre Construction, LLC

Purpose

Covers privately built public facilities under the Southeast Policy Area Park and Trail Impact Fee Program

Vote

Consent calendar approved 4-0, Vice Mayor Suen absent

Source

Minutes, item 7.7

The City Manager is authorized to sign an agreement to reimburse a developer for public park and trail facilities it builds privately for the Telos Greens project, under the city's Southeast Policy Area impact fee program.

Refunds set for some development impact fees

What changes

Refunds of city development impact fees paid on building permits for certain accessory dwelling units and office buildings

Also

Finance Director authorized to issue future refunds for overpayment of impact fees

Vote

Consent calendar approved 4-0, Vice Mayor Suen absent

Source

Minutes, item 7.8

The council authorized refunds of development impact fees paid on permits for certain accessory dwelling units and office buildings, and amended this year's budget to account for them. The Finance Director can also issue future refunds when impact fees are overpaid.

Annexations, subdivision map and service contracts

Dunisch Project

Annexation intentions for street maintenance and storm drainage fee zones; final subdivision map approved

GSEC

One-year economic development agreement for $73,137, with up to two one-year extensions

Legal services

Contract with Sloan, Sakai, Yeung & Wong, LLP increased by $70,000, to a total not to exceed $140,000

Records software

JustFOIA, Inc. contract extended through October 31, 2027, adding $23,000

Vote

Consent calendar approved 4-0, Vice Mayor Suen absent

Source

Minutes, items 7.6, 7.9, 7.10, 7.12, 7.13, 7.14

The council declared its intention to annex the Dunisch Project area into a street maintenance district and a storm drainage fee zone, and approved the project's final subdivision map.

It also approved a one-year, $73,137 agreement with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, with up to two one-year extensions subject to council approval.

Other actions increased a legal services contract by $70,000 and extended a records request software contract through October 2027 while adding $23,000. The council also received the biennial notice of intention to amend the city's conflict of interest code.

Annual housing grant report sent to federal agency

What changes

Approves the FY 2025-26 CDBG and HOME Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

Next step

City Manager submits the report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Vote

Adopted 4-0, Vice Mayor Suen absent

Source

Minutes, item 8.1

The council approved the city's annual report on how it used federal community development and affordable housing grant funds, and authorized sending it to HUD. Staff can make minor corrections HUD requires. No one spoke at the public hearing.

Residents press for limits on license plate readers

Topic

Automated License Plate Readers and data-sharing concerns

Requests

Regular public audits, strict policy and penalties for misuse

Also

Speakers with Unite Here Local 49 asked for support in labor talks with Sky River Casino

Source

Minutes, general public comment

Several residents raised concerns about automated license plate readers, including data collection and sharing, and called for regular public audits, stricter rules and penalties for misuse. One speaker reviewed court cases on the technology.

Speakers representing Unite Here Local 49 said labor negotiations with Sky River Casino have gone on for four years and invited supporters to a picket line on September 30. Mayor Singh-Allen said she respected the tribe's sovereignty and encouraged continued discussions, but that the city does not engage in the business of other governmental entities.

Another resident raised concerns about property sales along Elk Grove Boulevard near Historic Main Street.

Minutes, spending reports and bid reports received

Minutes

September 9, 2026 special meeting minutes approved

Spending

Monthly disbursement summary and check register for August 2026 received

Reports

City Manager purchases and contracts, and requests for proposals, qualifications and bids received

Vote

Consent calendar approved 4-0, Vice Mayor Suen absent

Source

Minutes, items 7.1–7.4

The council approved minutes of the September 9 special meeting and received routine reports on city spending, contracts and bids. No one spoke on the consent calendar.