Court-ordered approval of 301 Jackamar housing project
Montebello
Summary
A judge ruled the city's denial of developer Bill Molinari's project violated the Housing Accountability Act, so the council had to implement the court order approving it. Residents are furious — many collected hundreds of signatures against the 15-unit project and feel the city's legal defense failed them.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Speakers warned a legal appeal would be costly and pointed to roughly $1.3 million already spent annually on city legal fees.
The property owner-developer, and per one supporter, residents needing affordable housing.
South Montebello residents who opposed the project and collected petitions against it.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission - Oct 6, 2026
A court ordered the city to approve the 301 Jackamar housing project under the state Housing Accountability Act, overturning earlier denials by both the commission and council. Commissioners debated whether to hold a public report-back but decided no good purpose would be served since the outcome can't be changed; permitting still moves forward administratively.
City Council - Sep 9, 2026
A judge ruled the city's denial of developer Bill Molinari's project violated the Housing Accountability Act, so the council had to implement the court order approving it. Residents are furious — many collected hundreds of signatures against the 15-unit project and feel the city's legal defense failed them.
Related development
301 Jackamar project
The project moves forward with administrative permitting — neighbors can't change the outcome, but conditions of approval from 2025 still apply.
Jacmar Project
The project proceeds despite strong neighborhood opposition; opponents see it as dense 'ghetto housing' on prized open land, while one speaker called it needed affordable housing.
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