Future City Hall site acquisition
Summary
The city is hunting for land for a new city hall and leased space at 3313 Santa Fe — "City Hall East" — to house Development Services while space problems persist.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city is spending on a lease at 3313 Santa Fe while pursuing a permanent city hall site.
Residents visiting Development Services get a dedicated location; staff get room to work.
Crowded staff and standing-room-only chambers remain until the council finds another path; opponents argue taxpayers avoided an overpriced purchase.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority - Apr 28, 2026
The city has outgrown its cramped facilities, and staff proposed buying the old Del Rio Theater site for $840,000 as a downtown city hall. A divided council said no, citing an above-market price, the eventual $40 million construction bill, and reserve worries.
City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority - Mar 10, 2026
The city is hunting for land for a new city hall and leased space at 3313 Santa Fe — "City Hall East" — to house Development Services while space problems persist.
Related development
Future Riverbank City Hall acquisition — 3300 Atchison Road
No land purchase for now — the city's space crunch at City Hall North and South remains unsolved while the council looks for alternatives.
2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report
A compliance housekeeping item, but it feeds the state's oversight of the city's housing progress.
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