Council RecordSanta Ana, California
15July
2025
Regular City Council and Regular Adjourned and Special Housing Authority Meeting · One key issue

It approved a density bonus agreement, which lets a developer build more homes than zoning allows in exchange for including affordable units.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

  1. 01

    The council updated the rules for its Housing Choice Voucher programme, which helps low-income residents pay rent.

    3:30:56
    Housing
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    Related agenda item 5

    Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act…

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    It also gave first reading to an ordinance on the Police Oversight Commission.

    4:44:35
    Police oversight
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    Related agenda item 15

    Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law…

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    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    So I have a comment and then I think it looks like we're done. I don't see any microphones going up. And then there's a motion. So I just have a comment. I thank everybody for the comments and questions, city staff, you know, the ad hoc committee. but there…

    4:57:51
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    Thank you, Madam Mayor. I just want to echo what my colleague said about Republic. I was very disappointed. While I appreciate the solidarity with our brothers and sisters in labor, they have a job to do, they being Republic. public and they have a contract…

    5:16:54
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem

    And also I'm looking forward to Jerome Park. It's being built right now. There's a lot of work being done. So thank you. as we quietly do the work here in Santa Ana. And I appreciate what has become of our city. My staff has put on, we've been getting trash…

    5:11:36
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaCouncilmember

    It's kind of fascinating the number of prehistoric animals and mammals and marine animals that were discovered when the 73 and the 241 were being constructed. So just think of how far these freeways are from the ocean and the fact that there were wells and all…

    5:13:37
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Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: A. City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health, et al. , Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2020-01124174 B. Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2024-01436141

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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Labor & workforce
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)

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Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)

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Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Full-Time Employees Unit (SEIU)

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

59:29
Labor & workforce
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS)

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Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One (1) case

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Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month

2:38:00
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.2:38:00
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Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Chicanxs Unidxs for Exceptional Service to the Community

2:49:29
  • Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez presented certificates of recognition.2:49:29
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Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest for…

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Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

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Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan honoring Nabil Saba in Recognition of his Retirement and 25 Years of Dedicated Service…

3:09:58
  • Councilmember Phan presented a proclamation.3:09:58
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Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan honoring Nabil Saba in Recognition of his Retirement and 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Santa Ana

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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

4:42:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:42:21
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Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
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Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025

4:42:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:42:21
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Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
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Consent Calendar

Memorandums of Understanding with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners

4:42:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:42:21
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Official recommendation
  1. Approve Memorandums of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Rancho Santiago Community College District, Employment Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress, United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, and City of Santa Ana Housing Authority (Family Self-Sufficiency Program) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive One-Stop center, for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make non-substantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Approve a second amendment to Sub-Lease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Social Services Agency to extend the term through June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make non-substantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25-045) (General Fund and…

4:42:21
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:42:21
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Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25-045) (General Fund and Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PlanetBids, LLC to provide eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services in an amount not to exceed $159,635, for a term beginning July 15, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one (1), one-year extension (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and…

4:42:21
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:42:21
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Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 23-132) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle Cloud ERP subscription licensing, for an initial three-year term beginning September 1, 2025, with seven optional one-year renewals, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,026,843; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute future ordering documents as necessary, provided the total cost does not exceed the approved aggregate amount (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Approve an agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for Oracle ERP implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $4,798,915, for a 35-month term beginning August 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  3. Approve agreement with Oracle America, Inc. for Public Sector Oracle Cloud Services, to govern the terms and conditions of the Oracle Cloud ERP services (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1001 N. Olive Street and 1011 N. Olive Street

4:42:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:42:21
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Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the below-referenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A-2025-XXX and A-2025-XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 2025-28 and 2025-30 will be filed for the project.] Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) Property Owner(s) Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. Address/House Vote by HRC Kevin Shuler and Brian Stoddart representing Palm Springs Deepwell Modern, LLC 2025-03 1001 N. Olive Street 5:0:0:2 (Commissioner Escamilla and Padilla absent) Robert James Manson and Alma Cristina Manson 2025-04 1011 N. Olive Street 5:0:0:2 (Commissioner Escamilla and Padilla absent)
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Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in…

4:42:21
Land use
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:42:21
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Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue Currently Undergoing Public Review and Entitlements Processing with the City

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to initiate the preparation and drafting of findings and determination overruling the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with the proposed The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue and to provide notice in accordance with Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission and the State of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF OVERRULLING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 1561 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL [includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.]
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Consent Calendar

Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-03 to Facilitate the Construction of a Fifteen-Unit Multi-Family Residential Development, Including…

2:13:01
HousingLand use
  • The council approved a density bonus agreement to help build housing.2:13:01
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Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-03 to Facilitate the Construction of a Fifteen-Unit Multi-Family Residential Development, Including Three Units Proposed as Affordable to Very Low-Income Households

Official recommendation
  1. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
  2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-03; RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025-03 TO ALLOW A FIFTEEN-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 E. FOURTH STREET (APN: 400-091-23); and
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Olive Crest, with a 55-year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a fifteen-unit multi-family residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very low-income households, at the property located at 2130 E. Fourth Street (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1303 – Lifeline Program: Customer Data Privacy

4:42:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:42:21
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Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1303, which strengthens privacy protections for applicants and subscribers of the California Lifeline Program by prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer data and eliminating unnecessary documentation requirements that create barriers for vulnerable and immigrant communities. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 – LIFELINE PROGRAM: CUSTOMER DATA PRIVACY BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER AVELINO VALENCIA
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Consent Calendar

Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, Pérez), Senate Bill 805 (Pérez), and H.R. 4176 (Correa) – the No Secret…

4:42:21
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:42:21
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Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, Pérez), Senate Bill 805 (Pérez), and H.R. 4176 (Correa) – the No Secret Police Act

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 805, and H.R. 4176, the No Secret Police Act, to promote law enforcement transparency and accountability by requiring officers to display visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings that obscure identity, except under narrowly defined safety circumstances. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 627 (WIENER, PEREZ, ARREGUÍN), AND 805 (PEREZ, WIENER) AND H.R. 4176 (CORREA), TO PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
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Business Calendar

Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law…

4:44:35
Police oversight
  • First reading of an ordinance amending the rules for the city's Police Oversight Commission.4:44:35
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Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability (Continued from the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 29)

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best practices in law enforcement accountability. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 2-660-2-669 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

3:30:14
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:30:14
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Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
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Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025 (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 2)

3:30:14
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:30:14
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Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for On-Call Bond Counsel Services for the Housing Authority

3:30:14
Housing
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:30:14
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a three-year agreement with two, one-year renewal options with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to provide on-call bond counsel services for a term beginning July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2028, for an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 for the entire Agreement (inclusive of renewal options)
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Consent Calendar

Memorandum of Understanding the City of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, and the Santa Ana Housing Authority –…

3:30:14
Housing
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:30:14
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Memorandum of Understanding the City of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, and the Santa Ana Housing Authority – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #07)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana (City), the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (SAWDB), and the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2028 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount not to exceed $57,152
  2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make non-substantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney
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Business Calendar

Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act…

3:30:56
Housing
  • The council approved an update to how it runs the Housing Choice Voucher programme — federal rent assistance, formerly called Section 8, that helps low-income residents afford housing.3:30:56
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Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 3)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
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