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Spoke as the Chair of the Housing Commission, praising staff and non-profit agencies for effectively utilizing CDBG funds to serve the community.

Highlighted the domestic violence services provided by Next Door Solutions and thanked the city for its ongoing CDBG support.

Reviewed the housing and accessibility services provided by the Silicon Valley Independent Living Center using CDBG funds.

Thanked the city for over 20 years of funding to Project Sentinel for housing advocacy and foreclosure prevention counseling.

Described free legal services provided to Milpitas seniors by Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA) through CDBG funding.

Thanked the city for partnering with Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley to provide critical home repairs for low-income homeowners.

Outlined home-delivered meals and support provided by SourceWise through CDBG funding for home-bound seniors.

Shared YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley's domestic violence and sexual assault crisis support accomplishments funded by CDBG.

Spoke in support of preserving small businesses that contribute to youth development, family well-being, and community engagement.

Owner of Ascend Fitness described services provided to youth, families, and first responders, requesting assistance in remaining in Milpitas.

Co-owner of Ascend Fitness stated they have been unable to find a comparable relocation site despite working with city staff.

Requested that the commission honor the site's mixed-use zoning and provide more time and support for business relocation.

Opposed the project citing school capacity pressures and the ongoing loss of community-serving businesses supporting resident well-being.

A 14-year business owner at the Tech Center urged commissioners to visit the site and consider the lack of comparable commercial space.

Expressed concerns about increased traffic, on-street parking problems, and pedestrian connections impacting The Pines neighborhood.

Opposed the project due to traffic, parking issues, and the loss of neighborhood-serving businesses and community services.

Questioned whether market-rate housing improves affordability and highlighted the loss of community gathering spaces at the South Bay Tech Center.

Expressed deep concern that redevelopment would disrupt local childcare and after-school programs relied upon by working parents.

Raised concerns about the loss of privacy from three-story buildings overlooking backyards and the removal of mature trees.

A 17-year-old resident living adjacent to the site opposed the project due to privacy loss and the elimination of youth extracurricular programs.

Detailed the extensive loss of healthcare providers, childcare, senior daycare, fitness centers, and places of worship housed in the Tech Center.

Emphasized the value of youth enrichment and athletic programs at the Tech Center and urged the commission to preserve spaces for children.

Expressed concerns about a separate residential townhome project by Pulte Group at the South Bay Tech Center site regarding loss of privacy, mature trees, and increased traffic.

Urged commissioners to visit the South Bay Tech Center site to see the impact of proposed housing on neighboring historic homes and requested retention of business uses or a mixed-use approach.

Expressed strong support on behalf of the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce for the Goodman industrial project, citing job creation and modern industrial space needs.

Supported the Goodman project, stating it will return a vacant site to productive use, create quality jobs, and strengthen the local economy.

Expressed strong support for the Goodman project, emphasizing local job creation and reduced commute times for Milpitas residents.

An adjacent resident expressed concern regarding large pine trees near the property line dropping needles and debris that cause maintenance issues and scratch children at the daycare, requesting removal or relocation.

An adjacent property owner expressed concern about the proposed location of the trash enclosure near neighboring homes and a daycare, noting potential issues with odors, pests, and children's safety, and requested relocation.

Expressed general support for impact fees on development projects.

Spoke on behalf of Terrace Gardens senior housing, thanking the council and explaining the urgent need for fire alarm upgrades.

Praised police professionalism following a family member's car accident and inquired about recognition plaques at City Hall.