12th speaker is a younger person who grew up in Berkeley. In support."If we don't change we're going to leave my generation behind".
12th speaker is a younger person who grew up in Berkeley. In support."If we don't change we're going to leave my generation behind".
13th speaker is also a former councilmember. Wants more time / wants the decision to be delayed.
14th speaker is @samjgreenberg.com , also in support, including the supplemental to allow more homes, so that smaller, cheaper homes get built
15th speaker is climate scientist, also in support of middle housing with the supplemental
16th speaker is also attending a council meeting for first time, has two kids, has been saving up for 15 years to buy a home, in support.
17th speaker is opposed, concerned about shadows and has a big poster showing how shadow from a 35-foot building would cover existing house and solar panels.
For those waiting on zoom, we have another 40-50 one minute speakers in the room
18th speaker talked about how a recent middle housing type building was still expensive with million-dollar units
Million dollar units? That's a pittance for the Bay Area. Buy two and keep one in the freezer.
19th speaker is opposed, criticizes developers
20th speaker is a Cal student, in support and also wants the higher density to have midsized homes. Adds that it will also bring in more tax revenue (the city currently has a large budget deficit).
21st speaker worked on development of affordable housing and is a real estate broker, asks for homeownership assistance to be included such as down payment assistance. In support, including the supplemental for more density.