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Eureka council backs letters supporting AB 609 and SB 79; SB 79 vote draws local concern about heights and oversight
Summary
The Eureka City Council unanimously authorized a letter supporting AB 609 (CEQA exemptions for certain denser, environmentally friendly infill housing) and approved a letter supporting SB 79 (transit-oriented upzoning) by a 3–2 vote after debate about potential height limits and local oversight.
EUREKA — The Eureka City Council on Tuesday authorized two letters supporting state housing legislation: a unanimous vote to back AB 609 and a 3–2 vote to back SB 79, after council members discussed exemptions, qualifying thresholds and local oversight concerns.
Council member Castellano summarized AB 609, saying the bill would create a CEQA exemption for environmentally friendly housing projects that comply with local requirements and meet a minimum density threshold; Castellano…
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