San Jose awards 98 affordable apartments and Morgan Hill plans 66-unit development

The Housing, Land Use, Environment, & Transportation Committee of Santa Clara County convened on April 17, 2025, to discuss several key developments in affordable housing and community services. The meeting highlighted significant progress in local housing projects and upcoming community events.

The first item on the agenda was the announcement of the Lupina apartments, located in the Washington Guadalupe District just south of Downtown San Jose. This development will provide 98 affordable apartments, including 25 units designated as permanent supportive housing. The remaining 73 apartments will be affordable for families and single adults at 30%, 50%, and 60% of the area median income. The committee expressed satisfaction with the progress of these Measure A projects.

Additionally, the Magnolia development in Morgan Hill was awarded funding for 66 apartments, which includes 7 units for permanent supportive housing, 10 rapid rehousing units, and 28 units specifically for farmworkers. The committee acknowledged the hard work of the team in collaborating with developers to advance these applications.

Following the housing updates, Edgar Velasco, the agency director for SIPA, provided a brief report. He mentioned that SIPA will participate in Super Rosarina's farmworker event on May 7, where they hope to have a presence. Velasco also noted that SIPA will provide administrative support for the sunsetting Fish and Wildlife Commission, with their final meeting scheduled for the upcoming Monday.

In animal services, Velasco announced an event called "Air for Paws" on April 26 at 2:00 PM. This initiative, organized by a nonprofit, aims to equip first responders with CPR kits for pets. The event will take place in downtown Morgan Hill alongside the Morgan Hill wine stroll, featuring adoptable pets from the shelter.

Lastly, Velasco highlighted the upcoming kitten season, stating that the shelter is seeking foster parents to care for approximately 1,500 kittens. He encouraged community members to support the shelter by donating essential supplies, which can be found on their Amazon wish list.

The meeting concluded with no further questions, marking a productive session focused on enhancing affordable housing and community engagement in Santa Clara County.