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Council approves $30,000 augmentation for downtown facade grants amid prevailing‑wage issues

Santa Paula City Council · May 5, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a one‑time $30,000 augmentation to help initial downtown facade applicants cover prevailing‑wage cost increases; staff continues to explore a materials‑only alternative under legal review and will verify ARPA eligibility.

The Santa Paula City Council voted unanimously May 5 to allocate an additional $30,000 from the available fund balance to augment the downtown Facade Improvement Program for original applicants affected by California prevailing‑wage requirements.

Staff explained that the program, launched in 2024 using ARPA and PBID funds, originally offered…

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