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CAPER reporting accuracy and Hispanic service equity

The federal report on CDBG/HOME spending showed zero affordable units delivered and Hispanic clients at roughly 20% of services in a city that's 63% Hispanic. Alarcón demanded line-by-line reconciliation and better outreach before the HUD deadline.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 1, 2026

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FY 2026-27 assessments and sewer charges

Property assessments for landscape, park, streetlight, and drainage maintenance continue for another year, and the sewer charge was renewed — with no sewer rate increase this year. Staff is working on a sewer master plan to find system problems.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 7, 2026