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Council's removal of ADU reforms from agenda draws sharp public criticism
Summary
Public speakers filled council chambers and the virtual queue after the council pulled item 50 (ADU/JADU regulation amendments). Speakers accused lack of transparency and urged the council to protect community plans; Council President Lacava said the item was deferred because the council lacked the five votes needed for final passage.
Dozens of speakers packed the chamber and the virtual queue on July 1 after the City Council unexpectedly returned item 50 — proposed accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit regulation amendments — to staff instead of considering it today.
Public commenters described the late removal as disrespectful and disruptive. Becca Bautista told the council: "Our mayor so clearly works for his developer donors and not…
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