YIMBY Action

Sinks pivots back: "I came to Cupertino here long ago because I knew the schools were great..and we should support them. Yes, we could go longer on housing, but this strikes a good balance between the viewshed and the affordable housing, and other concerns."

"Many are saying they can't afford it here... and can't stand to commute from a place we can afford. Think about all the people who keep our city going, the service workers, restaurant workers, the people who tutor your kids... This project really does provide a lot of value."

"We need to find room for everyone who helps us with our lives. ... All of them need a room to stay. We need to keep in mind all these people, be a welcoming community, an inclusive community. ...where do we find room for them?" - Councilmember Vaidhyanathan

Councilmember Scharf talks about the underfunded public schools. CoughProp13Cough

After a ton of discussion, cut to interesting part: "I would suggest that we strike the provision reguarding any lawsuit or inntiative," says Mayor 'Why Let them Sue?' Paul "I'll second it, for all the good it does," says Councilmember 'I'm definitely helping them sue' Scharf.

Inevitable discussion of what exactly Roberts Rules of Order are.

Sinks: This is silly, the city economist says it won't work. Chang: No, you can't just negotiate whatever you feel like. Motion FAILS.