Golf course rezoning

Cited 2021 HCD correspondence and Bignal park covenant language, urged the council to add restrictions, and criticized staff for refusing to work with residents.

Thanked the council for the community meetings but criticized the four-year delay in bringing the item forward and questioned staff's clarity about Bicknell Park's boundaries.

Thanked the council for outreach, said the community doesn't want housing on the green space but urged a yes vote to avoid state penalties, and called for accountability on the new covenants.

A 43-year resident and former Girl Scout leader asked for transparency, other options, and a no vote.

A 50-year resident asked the council to table the zoning item and hold town halls, saying the city is already overcrowded.

Accused staff of fear-mongering, questioned the housing numbers, and said opponents want density on commercial corridors instead of green space.

Asked why development always targets the golf course and never south Montebello, and warned against crossing the Armenian community.

A District 2 resident who walks the golf course asked the council not to touch the city's last green space.

Asked the council to exclude the golf course, saying there are viable alternatives on Whittier Boulevard and in the industrial area.