Another continuation appears likely for Elk Grove’s Oak Rose project as ‘meaningful’ negotiations proceed

According to a statement posted this afternoon on social media, the city of Elk Grove will again continue a decision on the controversial Oak Rose project.

A posting by Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen says at tomorrow’s Elk Grove City Council meeting, she will request the hearing be rescheduled for another unspecified meeting. Singh-Allen states that the ongoing negotiations with the Excelerate Housing Group, developers of the Oak Rose supportive housing project, are “meaningful.”

Singh-Allen’s statement (see below) said, “The City is having meaningful conversations about an alternative site in hopes of reaching an agreement.”

As reported earlier today, Excelarate’s chief executive officer, Dana Trujillo, said they would not attend tomorrow’s city council meeting. She added there was “continuing good faith negotiations” with the city.

Singh-Allen will request, and her city council will likely agree to a continuance. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 24.

It is unclear what effect the continuance will have on the State of California fair housing lawsuit against the city. After the September 27 continuance on the project, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the state would proceed with its lawsuit against the city.

As of this afternoon, Bonta has not commented on the developments.