housing

Expressed concern over the loss of retail space in the Coach House townhome project and urged the city to assist existing mom-and-pop retailers.

Representing Alpha XRE Capital, expressed appreciation for city staff and discussed local missing middle housing projects.

Raised concerns about retail loss, opposition to state housing bills bypassing CEQA, and townhome project designs.

Criticized recent housing developments and the loss of commercial businesses, and expressed frustration with storm drain maintenance.

Inquired about the breakdown of rental versus for-sale bmr units and expressed concern regarding expiring affordable rental units.

Shared informal feedback from developers regarding administrative delays and high transaction costs associated with the current bmr vendor.

Spoke as a resident regarding the need to backfill lost federal revenue grants for low-income housing and address the loss of below-market-rate rental units.

Thanked the council for CDBG funds supporting low-income home repairs by Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley.

Expressed concern about housing element site selections, commercial zoning, and ongoing fee and spending increases.

Thanked the city for continued funding of Project Sentinel's fair housing and tenant counseling services.

Thanked the commission for recommending funding for the Vista Village apartment rehabilitation project, which will update kitchens and bathrooms for low-income residents.

Expressed gratitude for ongoing support of Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley's home repair and safety modification program for low-income seniors and families.

Provided an update on Eden Housing's Wolf Road Project phase 2, noting progress through planning review and upcoming planning commission hearings.

Thanked the commission for staff's recommendation of $50,000 for Project Sentinel's fair housing services, noting ongoing challenges and the importance of fair housing enforcement.

Spoke on behalf of the Housing Action Coalition in strong support of the project, praising its family-sized homes and smart site transition.

Expressed alarm over the late release of the October 2025 evacuation study showing severe capacity deficits on Foothill Boulevard and other routes.

Commended the county on community outreach for the Wolf Road project and expressed support for keeping the I-280 sound wall intact.

Expressed strong support on behalf of SV at Home for the Eden Housing project on publicly owned land.

Voiced support for the housing project but opposed opening the sound wall due to safety and noise concerns.

Expressed neighborhood support for the housing project and emphasized the importance of completing pedestrian and bike trails.

Raised neighborhood safety and crime prevention concerns regarding any potential openings in the sound wall.

Spoke as Housing Commission Chair in support of the Eden Housing project and the integration of the new neighborhood.

Expressed support on behalf of Catalyze SV for the housing project and urged adding a pedestrian and bicycle connection.

Commended the housing project and urged the council to establish a public pedestrian and bicycle connection to Auburn Drive.

Expressed resident concerns regarding traffic and safety if emergency routes or paths cut through the existing neighborhood.

Expressed support for expediting the housing project to meet housing element goals and improving walkability and transit connections.

Suggested ideas for reducing city expenses, limiting unit sizes in BMR projects, addressing traffic noise, and tightening parking permit enforcement.

Challenged sheriff deputies regarding public treatment of a homeless individual and called on property owners to reduce rents.

Supported the project, emphasizing that home and belonging are core values for community leadership.

Stressed that local families need housing options for adult children with developmental disabilities.

Casa de Anza homeowner opposed the project due to severe parking losses and spillover into private lots.

Representing SV at Home, urged immediate approval of the thoughtfully planned affordable housing site.

Expressed concern over historical involvement of local service clubs and loss of traffic lanes and parking on Mary Avenue.

Argued that public right-of-way cannot be disposed of without clear legal findings and full public benefit analysis.

Longtime resident supported housing over occasional festival parking and noted narrower streets improve safety.

Highlighted the severe affordable housing crisis and the vital need for consistent support systems for IDD residents.

Asked whether units would be independent or assisted living and questioned why a parking garage wasn't considered.

Supported housing project to satisfy housing element requirements and prevent builder's remedy overreach.

Presented community-wide coalition support for Mary Avenue Villas and its vital value to vulnerable families.

Reviewed project history since 2019 and presented photographic evidence showing parking spaces are largely unused.

Legal counsel for Garden Gate Coalition argued the city is rushing through decisions with defective CEQA exemptions and street vacation findings.

Neighbor on Mary Avenue argued that street vacation legal standards have not been met and public uses remain vital.

Lifelong resident urged voting yes so disabled individuals can stay in the Bay Area.

Consultant presented findings that the parking study failed to evaluate conditions during major Memorial Park festivals.

Spoke in strong support of IDD housing, urging the city to prioritize vulnerable residents over parking.

Neighbor expressed deep disappointment that resident input regarding traffic and safety was ignored by the council.

State council representative urged approval, highlighting the Lanterman Act and regional center support services.

Explained that Housing Choices will provide on-site supported living services tailored to individual independence.

Raised concerns about quarry traffic and truck hours while noting that the Mary Avenue project process serves as a good lesson in project management.

Spoke as Housing Commission chair supporting the Mary Avenue Villas project and noted rapid response resources for immigrants.

Expressed worry over truck traffic on Stevens Creek and the reduction of parking spaces from the Mary Avenue housing project.

Urged the council to address quarry truck operating hours and oppose any jurisdictional boundary changes.

Independent living case manager spoke alongside clients urging approval of housing for disabled residents.

Spoke alongside long-term affordable housing residents Doug and Eileen about how independent living keeps families together and fosters independence.

Highlighted that nearly 70% of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities still live with aging parents, making Mary Avenue Villas a crucial housing opportunity.

Thanked supporting groups and asked everyone in the audience in favor of Mary Avenue Villas to stand up to show community-wide backing.

Supported the Mary Avenue Villas project on behalf of Walk Bike Cupertino, noting it improves sidewalks and protects bike lanes along Mary Avenue.

Founder of Constellation Community Living shared her son Jeffrey's success story after moving into his own nearby home five years ago.

Urged the council to have a heart and not delay the project further after 20 years of waiting.

A lifelong Cupertino resident spoke in strong support of the Mary Avenue Villas project, praising the community turnout.

A local parent advocate shared that her son with special needs takes classes at De Anza College and works nearby, making Mary Avenue Villas the absolute perfect location.

Speaking as chair of the housing commission (and for herself), urged a yes vote on Mary Avenue Villas, noting years of hard work to push it forward.

Argued that modern disability policy supports community-based housing offering dignity and stability rather than isolation.

A 30-year Cupertino resident and parent of a daughter with developmental disabilities urged support for Mary Avenue Villas because housing is too expensive in the Bay Area.

Shared his personal success living independently in Mountain View since 2015 and asked the council to support the 19 people who hope to live at Mary Avenue.

A disabled advocate and UCSF grad student spoke in favor of inclusive, affordable housing for people with disabilities.

A job developer and self-advocate explained how financial stress from housing costs impacts neurodivergent workers and urged lifting barriers by approving the project.

A San Andreas Regional Center service coordinator emphasized how difficult it is to find affordable housing for clients, making Mary Avenue vital.

Spoke on behalf of Silicon Valley at Home in enthusiastic support of the Mary Avenue Villas project, calling it a vital opportunity for affordable homes.

Urged the city council to approve the Mary Avenue Villas affordable housing project, asking them to 'lead us home' for families waiting on disability housing.

Expressed enthusiastic support from Silicon Valley at Home for the Mary Avenue Villas project.

Urged the city council to approve Mary Avenue Villas to provide long-awaited affordable housing for people with developmental disabilities.

Spoke alongside residents living in affordable housing about the life-changing impact of independent living.