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Suggested designating job sites as points of sale for large construction projects to capture local sales tax revenues.

Asked technical questions regarding school generation rates in housing developments.

Commented on development impact fees and suggested aligning fee structures with state law to support housing affordability.

Voiced support for the economic development plan and announced a new advanced ag-tech manufacturing tenant at Mace Ranch.

Suggested adding metrics, exit interviews for lost businesses, and updating vision statements.

Expressed concerns regarding delays in annual financial statements and fiscal reporting.

Cautioned that economic growth strategies should consider impacts on middle- and lower-income communities.

Supported the economic development plan and highlighted historical challenges with infrastructure funding.

Discussed broader economic systems and supported programs that meet resident needs.

Applauded the economic development plan and its focus on addressing budget gaps and planning overlays.

Emphasized the need for a shared community vision to guide development and avoid Measure J hurdles.

Spoke on behalf of the Davis Chamber of Commerce in support of the economic development partnership.

Expressed support from the Davis Downtown Business Association for the new strategic plan.

Transportation commissioner speaking independently emphasized the barrier created by Covell Boulevard and urged prioritizing a tunnel.

Planning commissioner speaking as a resident urged pushing for the Covell crossing, edible landscaping, and solar design studies.

Delivered humorous ten-point critique of the project's fast-tracked process, affordability claims, and environmental hurdles.

Spoke as a middle-aged millennial locked out of homeownership, pleading with the council to let voters decide.

Expressed concern over toxic waste hazards and argued the housing is not genuinely affordable for average workers.

A local realtor and former resident shared how her family was priced out of Davis, urging support for attainable housing.

A mortgage broker explained that the project's pricing aligns with local median income buying power, urging approval.

Speaking for the Yolo County Association of Realtors, urged the council to put the project on the ballot to address the regional housing crisis.

Raised concerns about health curricula in local schools during general remarks.

Supported affordable housing commitments and urged setting aside a portion of moderate-income units as for-sale deed-restricted homes.

Echoed the call for specific for-sale deed-restricted moderate-income units in the development agreement.

Cannery resident supported the project and praised staff for a thorough planning process.

Cannery board president strongly objected to routing traffic through the Cannery roundabout, threatening litigation.

Planning commissioner urged EIR approval while pushing for guaranteed for-sale affordable units and half-plex clarity.

Former planning commissioner urged a slower process and a reduced footprint below Channel A.

Argued the city is prioritizing developer wishes over community safety regarding toxic waste and flood risks.

Expressed concern that the proposed project density is too high, resembling the Cannery rather than traditional Davis smart growth.

Highlighted serious risks regarding moving soil near the old burn dump, Channel A flood management, and chemical vapor intrusion.

Speaking for the Davis Chamber of Commerce, strongly supported the project for its economic benefits, workforce housing, and school stability.

Argued against the oversized project, predicting it will fail at the ballot and urging council not to waste money on a special election.

A local hydrologist raised concerns about unaddressed PFAS groundwater contamination and potential vapor intrusion into future homes.

A school board member spoke in favor of the project to help combat declining enrollment and support younger families.

Urged the council not to rush certification of the EIR, citing unaddressed toxic risks and flood zones.

Spoke on behalf of Bike Davis emphasizing the necessity of a grade-separated crossing on Covell Boulevard.

Suggested moving the vote to November for better turnout and called for more specific plans before ballot placement.

Expressed frustration with the rushed process and urged a no vote due to unmitigated traffic, toxics, and flood risks.

A Cannery resident spoke in favor of the project, highlighting the community benefits, green spaces, and school support.

Shared personal housing grievances and questioned land deeds related to local senior housing.

Speaking as a private citizen and planning commissioner, suggested cost-neutral asks like edible landscaping, solar-optimized roofs, and adding a renter to the Planning Commission.

Warned the council against getting involved in geopolitical or divisive community advocacy issues.

Expressed support for the Davis Human Resources Commission recommendations regarding anti-bias measures.

Expressed dismay that for-purchase deed-restricted affordable units were missing from the proposal and urged homeownership options.

Expressed strong support for Village Farms to provide missing middle housing and keep schools open.

Expressed shock that no for-sale affordable homes are included, noting teachers and firefighters cannot afford homes in Davis.

Argued that land dedications and in-lieu fees must match the actual cost of building affordable housing units.

Strongly supported moving Village Farms forward for schools, businesses, and infrastructure.

Stated it is fine not to have affordable housing at the baseline and let voters decide on the project.

Expressed support for the Village Farms development and its affordable housing plan to move to the ballot.

Speaking as a planning commissioner on her own behalf, cautioned against putting contingent 100-unit requirements in baseline features due to financing uncertainties.