Village Farms Affordable Housing and Development Agreement

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.