Community Development Director Gabriel Perez and the City Engineer outlined the city’s new development tracking tool and procedural reforms on Nov. 25, saying the system will allow staff, council and the public to see projects at different stages — from first inquiry to construction.

Perez said the city is processing roughly five notable housing and commercial projects — including “Place at Tweedy,” the City Ventures Adela project (54 units), and ownership opportunities called Alma Townhomes and Willow Park — and estimated total pending units are around 100. Gladys, the city engineer, described reorganizing the development section to include water resources, creating a single point of contact (with redundancy), launching scoping meetings for prospective developers, and improving a virtual counter to accept digital submittals.

Council asked for a printer‑friendly export and emphasized the tracking tool should be public‑facing so neighbors can see what’s proposed and when. Staff said they will aim to make the tool accessible online and provide an interactive map so residents can check project status, contacts and stages of review.

Why it matters: Councilmembers and residents said earlier communication can prevent late surprises for neighborhoods and reduce friction for businesses and contractors. The changes aim to streamline the entitlement process and reduce developer confusion about sequencing between planning, building and public works.