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Mayor and Councilmembers,
I'm writing to ask you to allow SB 79 to take effect in single-famiiy and low-density zones near the Dei Mar, Memorial Park, and Lake A-line stations. Housing Is currently unaffordable, which is hurting our economy and resident satisfaction. Enabling more people to live near vibrant areas of our city will only benefit us, and improve traffic conditions for everyone. Currently, my household in Pasadena has to walk 30 minutes to reach our closest metro stop to get to Old Town because there were not affordabie option closer. The bus is an option but it is much slower and less frequent.
We need more housing in Pasadena. While LA County as a whole has seen rent decreases, Pasadena's rent has increased 5.8% to a median of $2,823. These costs harm working families by putting them at risk of displacement or homelessness, especially in this time of rising inflation and lower federal support. SB 79 projects have to foilow local affordabiiity requirements, so every deferral we pursue is a missed opportunity to build urgently needed affordable housing in our city.
Deferring large areas of our mosttransit-accessible neighborhoods until 2031 would not only put our affordability goals at risk, it would betray our General Plan goal for Pasadena to be a "city where people can circulate without cars." We need housing near transit for affordable, walkable, iow-carbon neighborhoods.
Please reconsider this course and work with city staff on a full alternative plan that protects historic resources while allowing the housing growth our city needs to be affordable to all. jarnoid;
Pasadena, California 91107
06/08/2026
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McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
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Council Meeting 6/8/2026 Agenda #26
Ordinance
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers:
I've Lived in Pasadena for over 22 years. I have seen housing costs skyrocket to the point of driving people out of our City. Schools have closed because young families with children have had to move away to places with cheaper housing. Our service workers are driving long distances from their homes elsewhere, which creates traffic and has negative effects on our environment. And we cannot expect those critical workers to continue to drive long distances just because our City resists creating enough affordable housing for them to live here.
SB79 is a godsend. It gives people who want to live here a decent chance to do so with greater density in housing. Deferring the effectuation date for our City is wrongheaded. We need more affordable housing and we need it urgently.
Please reject the staff recommendation for a delayed effectuation ordinance and allow SB79 to become effective throughout the City on July 1,2026.
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Sonja Berndt
Pasadena
06/08/2026
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McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
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I urge that the City Council vote tonight for the delayed effectuation of SB 79 and ask for the development of athoughtful and well planned TODAP, Transit Oriented Development Alternative Plan. A TODAP of over a quarter million new housing units will take as much time as our city can get from the State.
Raymond Quan, MD
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06/08/2026
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June 8, 2026
Mayor Victor Gordo
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SB 79 - Uncodified Delayed Effectuation Ordinance
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Dear Mayor Gordo and Council Members:
Pasadena Heritage writes to support the staff recommendations in l'i:em 21, which outlines a proposed program for the phased implementation of SB 79.
We are tremendously grateful for the work done by the Council, Planning Commission and staff in developing an action plan prior to SB 79's effective date of July 1, 2026.
Our comments today reflect and reinforce our statements prepared for the last Council meeting but are amended here to reflect the provisions of the revised documents before the Council for consideration this evening. Our support is based on the following:
As enacted, SB 79 provides only the most limited protection for designated historic properties and districts, potentially threatening some of Pasadena's most precious historical resources. As the Council is likely aware, the little protection afforded in the bill applies only to local landmark districts, ignoring the critical importance of Pasadena's California Register sites and National Register Historic Districts, including Old Pasadena.
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Letter City Council re: SB 79 Delayed Effectuation Ordinance, 6.8.262 We would also like to thank Mayor Gordo, the Council, and Assembly Member Harabedian, whose efforts have led to AB 2576 (h^arabedian). This bill would add limited protection for certain State and Federally designated sites not offered in the original SB 79. This new bill passed the Assembly on a 75-0-5 vote and awaits its first presentation in the State Senate h-Iousing Committee.
We urge the Council to continue its efforts to secure Senate passage of this needed cleanup measure.
After reviewing staff's careful and well-considered analysis, we concur with the recommendation to adopt a delayed effectuation ordinance as specified in the staff report. Pasadena hleritage stands ready to support and assist the city in this effort and appreciates the opportunity to comment. Please contact us if we may provide further information or assistance.
Very truly yours,
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BRIDGET LAWLOR, Ph.D.
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Mayor and Councilmembers,
I'm writing to ask you to allow SB 79 to take effect in single-family and low-density zones near the Del Mar, Memorial Park, and Lake A-line stations.
We need more housing in Pasadena. While LA County as a whote has seen rent decreases, Pasadena's rent has increased 5.8% to a median of $2,823. These costs harm working families by putting them at risk of displacement or homelessness, especially in this time of rising inflation and lower federal support. SB 79 projects have to foilow Socai affordability requirements, so every deferral we pursue is a missed opportunity to build urgently needed affordable housing in our city.
Deferring large areas of our most transit-accessible neighborhoods until 2031 would not only put our affordability goals at risk, it would betray our General Pian goal for Pasadena to be a "city where peopie can circulate without cars." We need housing near transit for affordable, waikable, iow-carbon neighborhoods.
Please reconsider this course and work with city staff on a full alternative plan that protects historic resources while aliowing the housing growth our city needs to be affordable to all. rachel
Pasadena, California 91030
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Mayor and Councilmembers,
I'm writing to ask you to allow SB 79 to take effect in single-famlly and low-density zones near the Del Mar, Memorial Park, and Lake A-line stations.
I am a renter who was living in Altadena until the Eaton Fire destroyed my home. My job and my wife's job are in Pasadena, so we decided to stay dose by and in moving from Altadena to Pasadena our rent increased by 50%. I take public transport to work daily. But our rent continues to increase and we doubt we'll be able to afford Pasadena much longer. If Pasadena would embrace SB79 and act to build more housing near transit stations rather than oppose new housing at ever opportunity, I would feel much more optimistic about being able to afford to live in Pasadena, where my job and community are rooted. I would feel that way because the state (through SB79) and the economic/housing iiterature have made it clear that increasing the supply of housing is the only definitive way that rents and home prices will decrease. As someone who lost everything I owned in the Eaton Fire, it would personally mean a lot if the city showed that it cared about making Pasadena affordable for me and other fire survivors, rather than continuing to cater to every complaint aimed at keeping Pasadena constrained to single family houses and the people fortunate enough to own them.
We need more housing in Pasadena. While LA County as a whole has seen rent decreases, Pasadena's rent has increased 5.8% to a median of $2,823. These costs harm working families by putting them at risk of displacement or homelessness, especially in this time of rising inflation and lower federal support. SB 79 projects have to follow local affordabillty requirements, so every deferral we pursue is a missed opportunity to build urgently needed affordable housing in our city.
Deferring large areas of our most transit-accessible neighborhoods until 2031 would not only put our affordability goals at risk, it would betray our General Plan goal for Pasadena to be a "city where people can circulate without cars." We need housing near transit for affordable, walkable, low-carbon neighborhoods.
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Please reconsider this course and work with city staff on a full alternative plan that protects historic resources while allowing the housing growth our city needs to be affordable to all.
Marek Slipski
Pasadena , California 91103
McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
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David Sniezko
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McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
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Mayor Victor Gordo and Members of the Pasadena City Council, I am writing in support of Agenda Item 21, the proposed delayed implementation ordinance for SB 79.
As the owner and occupant of a historic home on Saint John Avenue, located directly across from the State- owned Caltrans properties along the 710 corridor and within an area subject to SB 79,1 have a unique perspective on both the opportunities and challenges this Legislation presents for Pasadena.
I support efforts to increase housing opportunities near transit and recognize the importance of addressing California's housing shortage. However, I also believe Pasadena must be thoughtful in how these changes are implemented, particularly in areas containing historic resources and established neighborhoods that contribute significantly to the character of our city.
My home is an 1 893 Italianate residence protected under the Mills Act. Like many Pasadena homeowners, my family has invested substantial time, effort, and resources into preserving an irreplaceable piece of the city's history. Once historic structures are demolished or their surrounding context is fundamentally altered, those tosses cannot be reversed.
The City's proposed phased implementation approach strikes an appropriate balance. It allows Pasadena to comply with State law while providing time to fully evaluate how SB 79 may affect historic neighborhoods, landmarks, and districts, and to develop local policies that help protect these important community assets.
I also appreciate the City's continued advocacy for stronger historic preservation protections through AB 2576 and encourage the City to remain engaged in pursuing additional safeguards for historic resources as SB 79 moves forward.
Pasadena has Long demonstrated that housing production and historic preservation are not mutually exclusive goals. By taking a deliberate and measured approach, the City can continue advancing both objectives while ensuring that the unique places that define Pasadena are not inadvertently lost.
Thank you for your leadership and for supporting a balanced implementation strategy that respects both our housing needs and our historic heritage.
Sincerely,
06/08/2026
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Courtney Morris Well
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Mayor Victor Gordo and Members of the Pasadena City Council:
I am writing in support of Agenda Item 21, the proposed delayed implementation ordinance for SB 79.
I support efforts to increase housing opportunities near transit and believe Pasadena can continue to be a leader in addressing housing needs. At the same time, I appreciate the City's thoughtful approach to evaluating how SB 79 may affect Pasadena's historic neighborhoods, landmarks, and historic districts.
Pasadena's historic resources are an important part of our community identity, local economy, and quality of life. Once historic buildings are lost, they cannot be replaced. The City's proposed phased implementation strategy provides time to better understand potential impacts and develop appropriate local policies while still complying with State law.
I also appreciate the City's ongoing advocacy for additional historic resource protections through AB 2576 and encourage continued efforts to strengthen those protections.
From 2003-201 5 my husband and I diligently restored our historic home in Pasadena. 1/we have been committed to the restoration and preservation of historic architecture and applaud the City's continued advocacy through AB 2576. The protection of the special flavor and heritage of Pasadena that this will provide is a gift to generations to come.
Thank you for your leadership and for supporting a balanced approach that advances housing goals while preserving the historic places that make Pasadena unique.
Sincerely,
Patricia Moritz
PATRICIA MORITZ
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06/08/2026
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McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
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Dear City of Pasadena,
Californians for Homeownership and the California Housing Defense Fund submit the attached comment Letter regarding item 26 for tonight's Council meeting, the City's proposed SB 79 delayed effectuation ordinance.
Sincerely,
James M. Lloyd
Director of Planning and Investigations
California Housing Defense Fund
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CAUFORNIANS FOR
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June 8,2026
City of Pasadena
100 N. Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
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Dear City of Pasadena,
Californians for Homeownership and the California Housing Defense Fund submit this letter in regard to the City's proposed SB 79 delayed effectuation ordinance. We appreciate staff taking the time to develop a thorough implementation plan for this landmark law; however, we are concerned about the transparency of information in this process.
The City has not met its burden of proof to be eligible for delayed effectuation under SB 79.
Pursuant to Government Code section 65912.161, subdivision (b)(l), a city must pass its ordinance in accordance with section 65912.160, which requires cities to demonstrate by a preponderance of evidence that its standards meet the requirements of the law. The City has proffered almost no evidence that the exempt stations would be exempt but instead attempts to do so by legislative fiat. It may be the case that all three stations are statutorily exempt, but without data or evidence it would be impossible for the public or HCD to assess this claim.
Further, based on our organizations' preliminary assessments, we have serious doubts that all the proposed stations are eligible for the station-wide exemption.
It is unclear whether the Lake Station TOD Zone meets the 75% aggregate capacity requirement of 65912.161, subdivision (b)(l). Everything north of the 210 Freeway in the Zone June 8, 2026
is zoned to support 48 units/acre or fewer, with significant portions zoned to single family or not allowing residential at all (including the entire Lake Ave corridor). South of the 210, almost all of the land east of N. Mentor Avenue is zoned for 48 units/acre or fewer. While there are zoning districts south of the 210 that allow 87 units/acre, it does not appear that enough of this area is zoned at this density to overcome the lower density areas in the Lake Station TOD Zone. Given that the entire TOD zone must be zoned, on a cumulative basis, for 75% of the Tier 2 TOD density, to be exempted pursuant to Government Code section 65912.161, subdivision (b)(l)(B)(i), it does not appear that this TOD zone will qualify for temporary exemption pursuant to this section of law.
It also appears that zoned capacity around the Del Mar Station is insufficient in order for the TOD zone to be exempted pursuant section 65912.161, subdivision (b)(l)(B)(i). For instance, the zoning forbids residential entirely in the parcels bounded by California Blvd, Edmundson Alley, Waverly Dr, and S. Pasadena Ave. Similarly, the City's zoning does not allow residential along much of S. Arroyo Pkwy in this TOD zone. Almost the entire quadrant southeast of Del Mar Station (south ofCordova St) allows residential only at 48 units/acre or fewer. Given that, as discussed above, the entire TOD station must average, on a cumulative basis, at least 75% of the Tier 2 TOD density, it appears that this TOD zone cannot be exempted.
For these reasons, we urge the Council to not adopt this temporary exclusion ordinance until the City makes available evidence regarding its calculations.
Sincerely,
Matthew Gelfand
Californians for
Homeownership
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Mayor Victor Gordo and Members of the Pasadena City Council:
We are writing in support of Agenda Item 21, the proposed delayed implementation ordinance for SB
79. Pasadena can continue to be a leader in addressing housing needs. At the same time, I appreciate the City's thoughtful approach to evaluating how SB 79 may affect Pasadena's historic neighborhoods, landmarks, and historic districts.
Pasadena's historic resources are an important part of our community identity, local economy, and quality of life. Once historic buildings are lost, they cannot be replaced. The City's proposed phased implementation strategy provides time to better understand potential impacts and develop appropriate local policies while still complying with State law.
I also appreciate the City's ongoing advocacy for additional historic resource protections through AB 2576 and encourage continued efforts to strengthen those protections.
I would like the City Council to more proactively reach out two our State representative, especially Senator Sasha Perez, to better represent the interests our Pasadena in this matter and SB 677.
Thank you for your leadership and for supporting a balanced approach that advances housing goals while preserving the historic places that make Pasadena unique.
Sincerely,
Robin and Larry Radin
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Mayor Victor Gordo and Members of the Pasadena City Council: I am writing in support of Agenda Item 21, the proposed delayed implementation ordinance for SB 79. I support efforts to increase housing opportunities near transit and believe Pasadena can...
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Mayor Victor Gordo and Members of the Pasadena City Council:
I am writing in support of Agenda Item 21, the proposed delayed implementation ordinance for SB 79.
I support efforts to increase housing opportunities near transit and believe Pasadena can continue to be a leader in addressing housing needs. At the same time, I appreciate the City's thoughtful approach to evaluating how SB 79 may affect Pasadena's historic neighborhoods, landmarks, and historic districts.
Pasadena's historic resources are an important part of our community identity, local economy, and quality of life. Once historic buildings are lost, they cannot be replaced.
The City's proposed phased implementation strategy provides time to better understand potential impacts and develop appropriate local policies while still complying with State law. I also appreciate the City's ongoing advocacy for additional historic resource protections through AB 2576 and encourage continued efforts to strengthen those protections. Thank you for your leadership and for supporting a balanced approach that advances housing goals while preserving the historic places that make Pasadena unique. Sincerely, I support efforts to increase housing opportunities near transit and believe Pasadena can continue to be a leader in addressing housing needs. At the same time, I appreciate the City's thoughtful approach to evaluating how SB 79 may affect Pasadena's historic neighborhoods, landmarks, and historic districts.
Pasadena's historic resources are an important part of our community identity, local economy, and quality of life. Once historic buildings are lost, they cannot be replaced. The City's proposed phased implementation strategy provides time to better understand potential impacts and develop appropriate local policies while still complying with State law.
I also appreciate the City's ongoing advocacy for additional historic resource protections through AB 2576 and encourage continued efforts to strengthen those protections.
Thank you for your leadership and for supporting a balanced approach that advances housing goals while preserving the historic places that make Pasadena unique.
Sincerely,
Ann Schpir^
06/08/2026
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McMiIlan, Acquanette (Netta)
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City Council,
Instead of treating the dire Lack of affordable housing (and the resulting homelessness) as the emergency that it is, the City is putting its creative energies into working to delay and derail the development of more residential units near high quality transit. This is also being done without any meaningful outreach or input, but based almost entirely on the direction of the Mayor (who has been outspoken on his personal opposition to SB79 to the point of publicly chastising Senator Sasha Renee Perez for voting in favor of the bill) and at the behest of owners of single family homes in close proximity to affected areas. I remind Council that (1 ) we have been in a housing affordabiljty crisis for DECADES and the status quo has not improved the situation, and (2) you represent ALL residents of Pasadena, not just the homeowners (who represent Less than 50%) of our city's population.
Why are we even considering reducing our abilityto build more housingwhen Pasadena's rents continue to rise (5.8%) while rents across LA County are falling (by 3.7%)? Please don't this wonderful city become even more of a place where only the wealthy can afford to Live. Think traffic is bad now? Wait until all the people working (and shopping) in Pasadena have to commute from surrounding cities because they can not find an affordable place to live here. That's already happening, but it will get even worse.
I urge Council to drop exemptions for residential zones near Del Mar, Memorial Park, and Lake A-line stations and starting using the creative energy and staff time to instead get more affordable housing built and provide a year round shelter for our City's unhoused residents.
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HumairaAfzal
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Mayor Victor Gordo and Members of the Pasadena City Council:
I am a proud member of Pasadena Heritage and want to protect the precious historic homes, and other buildings of unique cultural value in Pasadena. Therefore, I am writing in support of Agenda Item 21, the proposed delayed implementation ordinance for SB 79.
For almost 1 2 years I was an Airbnb host, and I know how many people coming to Pasadena, even on business, appreciate the beauty of the historic neighborhoods, with unique homes of different periods, sizes, and styles. I live in a 1 02-year-old home, and take pleasure telling my guests the stories of the original owners, and how there came to be a little bungalow in my backyard. The house next door was built in 1 895. Pasadena Heritage has conducted Craftsman Weekend walking tours of my neighborhood. I live within a half mile of Alien Station, and I assure you that the state legislature has not considered the cultural, historic, tourism and other devastating effects of blind and instant implementation ofSB79! I support efforts to increase housing opportunities near transit and believe Pasadena can continue to be a leader in addressing housing needs. To that end I have switched from being an Airbnb short term rental to a long-term landlord. I am also working to add an ADD to my yard to increase housing in Pasadena.
I appreciate the City's thoughtful approach to evaluating how SB 79 may affect Pasadena's historic neighborhoods, landmarks, and historic districts whether registered or not.
Pasadena's historic resources are an important part of our community identity, local economy, and quality of life. Once historic buildings are lost, they cannot be replaced. The City's proposed phased implementation strategy provides time to better understand potential impacts and develop appropriate local policies while still complying with State law.
I also appreciate the City's ongoing advocacy for additional historic resource protections through AB 2576 and encourage continued efforts to strengthen those protections.
Thank you for your leadership and for supporting a balanced approach that advances housing goals while preserving the historic places that make Pasadena unique. 06/08/2026 Item 26
Sincerely,
Carol Ebbinghouse
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Mayor Victor Gordo and Members of the Pasadena City Council:
I am writing in support of Agenda Item 21, the proposed delayed implementation ordinance for SB
79. I support efforts to increase housing opportunities near transit and believe Pasadena can continue to be a leader in addressing housing needs. At the same time, I appreciate the City's thoughtful approach to evaluating how SB 79 may affect Pasadena's historic neighborhoods, landmarks, and historic districts.
Pasadena's historic resources are an important part of our community identity, local economy, and quality of life. Once historic buildings are lost, they cannot be replaced. The City's proposed phased implementation strategy provides time to better understand potential impacts and develop appropriate local policies while still complying with State law.
I also appreciate the City's ongoing advocacy for additional historic resource protections through AB 2576 and encourage continued efforts to strengthen those protections.
Thank you for your leadership and for supporting a balanced approach that advances housing goals while preserving the historic places that make Pasadena unique.
Sincerely,
Isabel
06/08/2026
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