City Council - 2026-05-12 - Tuesday Agenda Revised Added S500-S504
Approves Mercado Apartments Bond Authorization, 7-0 (Campeo and Von Wilpert absent)
What happened
The San Diego City Council approved two major affordable housing bond authorizations: $30M for Mercado Apartments in Barrio Logan (224 units, 222 affordable) and bonds for Hillcrest Hall (97 affordable units).
- Jurisdiction
- San Diego, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 12, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 7-0 (Campeo and Von Wilpert absent)
Meeting Summary
The San Diego City Council approved two major affordable housing bond authorizations: $30M for Mercado Apartments in Barrio Logan (224 units, 222 affordable) and bonds for Hillcrest Hall (97 affordable units).
Key Decisions (6)
Mercado Apartments Bond Authorization
Hillcrest Hall Bond Authorization
NAMI San Diego Contract Extension for Homeless Services
Development Activity (5)
Mercado Apartments
Residential
Hillcrest Hall
Residential
Jacaranda on 9th
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Housing Commission implementing increased family contribution amounts (32% for elderly/disabled,…
Infrastructure
City facing significant budget pressures from rising fuel costs ($10,000…
Housing Demand
State HAP (Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention) funding was eliminated…
Sentiment
Council member expressed concern about senior mayoral advisor opposing affordable…
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