HomeMy WebLinkAboutVeto Letter - AB 2097 (Friedman) 09.15.2022
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September 15, 2022
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor, State of California
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 2097 (Friedman) Residential, Commercial, or other Development Types: Parking –
Request for Veto
Dear Governor Newsom:
On behalf of the City of Cupertino, I am writing to express our opposition to AB 2097
and request that you veto this legislation. AB 2097 would prohibit local governments from
imposing or enforcing a minimum automobile parking requirement on residential, commercial,
or other developments, without regard to the development size, if the development is located
on a parcel within 1/2 mile of a major transit stop.
AB 2097 would essentially allow developers to dictate parking requirements in large
areas of many cities. Employees who work night shifts cannot be forced to rely solely on public
transit, especially in areas with inequitable transportation services. Many residents will
continue to own automobiles and require nearby parking, which will only increase parking
demand and congestion.
AB 2097 would give both developers and transit agencies, who are unaccountable to
local voters, the power to determine parking requirements. Additionally, AB 2097 can
negatively impact the states Density Bonus Law by providing developers parking concessions
without also requiring developers to include affordable housing units in the project. The
purpose of Density Bonus Law is to provide concessions and waivers to developers in exchange
for affordable housing units.
While AB 2097 maybe well intended, parking requirements are more appropriately
established at the local level based on community needs. A one-size fits all approach to an issue
that is project specific just does not work.
MAYOR DARCY PAUL
CITY OF CUPERTINO
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For these reasons, the city of Cupertino opposes AB 2097, and we request that you veto
this legislation.
Sincerely,
Darcy Paul
Mayor
City of Cupertino