This resolution aimed to oppose California State Senate Bill No. 79 and similar legislation unless changes were made to ensure local governments could effectively create and oversee their own community plans, including affordability and tenant protections. The resolution has failed, meaning it will not move forward.
Resolution opposing California State Senate Bill No. 79, Housing Development: Transit-Oriented Development, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, and similar future legislation, unless amended to give Local governments adequate ability to formulate local plans through its local legislative process, in which local governments and residents have adequate review and oversight of community planning, including affordability requirements, and residential and commercial tenant protections.
How it got here
The legislation originated as a response to California State Senate Bill No. 79, which was perceived to undermine local planning efforts in San Francisco.
The City began a lengthy community planning process to develop the 2022 Housing Element, which included analysis for environmental and equity impacts.
The 2022 Housing Element was unanimously adopted by the Board of Supervisors and found to be in compliance with State capacity requirements.
Senate Bill 79, authored by Senator Scott Wiener, was introduced to promote transit-oriented development but raised concerns about local governance and planning.
Supervisor Melgar requested the Land Use and Transportation Committee to consider a resolution opposing SB 79 unless amended to protect local planning authority.
The committee amended the resolution opposing SB 79 and referred it to the Board of Supervisors without recommendation.
The Board of Supervisors voted on the resolution opposing SB 79, but it failed to pass.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
