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Spoke about neighborhood surveillance, license plate reader cameras, and crime reporting.

Raised concerns about ongoing code enforcement and unpermitted construction at 110 S. Chapel Ave.

Spoke via Zoom in favor of zoning updates, streetlight solar conversion, tenant relocation assistance, and the data center ban.

Complained about an illegal short-term rental property at 1209 Midwickhill causing parking and overflowing trash issues.

Proposed two ballot measures for the November election: a permanent ban on data centers and term limit adjustments for city council members.

Expressed concern that vape shop regulations were rushed and would unfairly eliminate existing compliant businesses.

Reported traffic safety concerns and aggressive driving near neighborhood intersections.

Advocated for historic preservation and explored relocation solutions for the historic bungalow court on South Margarita.

Expressed legal concerns regarding proposed vape shop buffer requirements and potential impacts on existing businesses.

Objected to the vape retail ordinance due to lack of timely notice, insufficient findings, and conflicts with non-conforming use protections.

Expressed concern about a proposed 48-unit rental development in Monterey Park impacting Alhambra traffic, parking, and neighborhood character.

Raised concerns about parking congestion, traffic, and strain on infrastructure from neighboring developments.

Highlighted severe parking shortages on residential streets due to nearby hotel events and requested parking regulations.

Noted existing traffic and tour bus parking issues on Hathaway Avenue and urged coordination with Monterey Park.

Discussed preserving historic craftsman bungalow courts and proposed relocation options rather than demolition.

Mr. McConnell suggested technical corrections regarding agency names and expressed concerns about the 60-day review limit for housing projects.

Urged the city to enact an emergency moratorium on data centers and adopt objective design standards to maintain local control over housing.

Spoke against data center projects in Monterey Park and requested an emergency ordinance to ban data centers in Alhambra.