Rialto council deadlocks on housing element, continues debate for two weeks After lengthy public comment and a detailed presentation from city staff and consultants, the City Council’s attempt to adopt the 6th-cycle housing element and associated rezones ended in a 2–2 tie and was continued to the first March meeting amid warnings of state fines and potential loss of local land-use control.

The Rialto City Council's crucial housing element vote ended in a tie, leaving the city at risk of state penalties while residents demand action on affordable housing.

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Staff presents Rialto draft 6th‑cycle Housing Element; commission to review in January Rialto planning staff presented a draft of the city’s 6th‑cycle Housing Element on Dec. 17, 2025, asking the Planning Commission to receive and file the document; staff will return with a fuller presentation Jan. 21, 2026.

Rialto's draft 6th-cycle Housing Element is set to reshape the city's future, addressing housing needs for all income levels—are you ready for the big reveal?

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