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2 issues in development with medium priority

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First Pentecostal Church expansion

A long-running local church that feeds and mentors about 80 community kids wants a bigger home. The new 11,000-square-foot sanctuary expands its existing site in a light industrial zone, where churches need a conditional use permit.

3 mentionsLast discussed Jul 14, 2026

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Donation of five parcels to Habitat for Humanity

The City Council signed off on giving five vacant parcels to Habitat for Humanity to build self-help affordable homes — a step toward catching up on the city's affordable housing targets.

2 mentionsLast discussed Apr 14, 2026