Why is Measure B suspended?

Measure B was suspended in 2023 as part of the Housing Element update because it conflicted with California state housing laws that restrict local limits on housing growth. During the State’s review of the City’s Draft Housing Element, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) noted that the City’s Measure B conflicted with the recently adopted “Housing Crisis Act” (codified at Gov. Code, § 66300), which was part of SB-330, and became effective in 2019. The City explored various options to explore the exceptions to the law and challenge and question the HCD comments. Ultimately, in order to have its housing Element certified and minimize the risk of loss of local control and/or enforcement and litigation by the state, the City suspended Measure B through the current Housing Element cycle (through 2031).