FILE – California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces a proposal to build 1,200 small homes across the state to reduce homelessness in Sacramento Calif., on March 16, 2023. Newsom signed two laws on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, to fast-track low-income housing on surplus land owned by nonprofit colleges and religious institutions and to streamline the housing permitting process. Gov.
During a public hearing last week, commissioners said that while they support building more farmworker housing, they needed additional time to ensure the project fits within the city’s state-mandated plan for development along the coast. Among the main concerns are the project’s height and parking plans.
“Why wouldn’t they be given the time to discuss all the options?” asked Ferreira, noting the city donated the land for the complex. “This project has been in the works for the past couple of years. Suddenly, it draws the governor’s attention if there’s a one-week spillover when you have years in the process.”farmworkers endure throughout San Mateo County, bringing a sense of urgency to an issue for which activists have long sought attention.
Commissioners asked whether the developer could move parking space underground, but Mercy responded that it would be too costly. The developer also said that requests for changes to office space at the complex were a nonstarter since some of the project’s public funding is contingent upon providing on-site property management and support services.