SB 79 ordinance

A rare voice for more density: acknowledged SB 79 removes local control but argued the city can handle the infrastructure load — declining school enrollment, Sprinter capacity, and less parking could mean more transit use and affordable homes for the next generation.

Railed against SB 79 as elimination of local control, warned of 8-foot 'stackables' next to homes, predicted 90,000+ units, infrastructure strain, and pressure on local businesses to sell, and urged cities to push back against Sacramento and SANDAG.