Oppose SB 79 (Wiener) / Support CF 25-0002-19
Passed by
- Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council
- Brentwood Community Council
- Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa
- Pacific Palisades Community Council (modified version)
- Westside Neighborhood Council (modified version)
- Westwood Community Council
- Westwood Neighborhood Council
Motion
Refers to City Council file 25-0002-S19
“The Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC), opposes SB 79 (Wiener), which further erodes local control over land use and zoning decisions, requires streamlined approval of very high multifamily buildings near certain bus stops and rail lines in single-family neighborhoods even when municipalities such as Los Angeles already have a state-approved and compliant Housing Element, and compromises public safety by failing to include an unconditional exemption for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
“WRAC further supports the resolution in City Council by Councilmember John S. Lee, second by Councilwoman Traci Park (CF 25-0002-S19), for the City Council to add to its State Legislative Program for 2025-26 opposition to SB 79 unless amended to exempt municipalities with a state-approved and compliant Housing Element.”
Background
See League of California Cities’ opposition to SB 79.
See City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto’s opposition to SB 79.
See also City Watch column re SB 79.
Regarding whether the bill applies to bus service/stops — From the proposed bill as most recently amended:
Contact Chris Spitz with any questions.
Notes
Modified versions:
PPCC (per C. Spitz) — Position Letter 4/14/25
WNC (per T. Tippit) — CIS 4/10/25