The Los Angeles City Council considered a resolution to establish its position on California Senate Bill (SB) 79 (Wiener). This bill proposes new state zoning standards that would allow for multi-family housing of up to seven stories around train stations and major bus stops. The recommendation for Council action was to adopt a resolution opposing SB 79 unless it is amended to exempt municipalities with a state-approved and compliant Housing Element. Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez submitted a letter on July 15, 2025, highlighting concerns about the bill's unintended consequences, particularly regarding potential displacement of low-income renters in urban-suburban communities within Los Angeles County. She proposed key amendments to the bill, including extending the implementation period for exemptions to 2027, allowing greater density in areas to qualify for exemption, protecting renters from displacement by removing minimum density requirements on specific sites, and allowing for greater density in local alternative plans. Several Neighborhood Councils submitted Community Impact Statements, with the majority opposing SB 79 as currently written, citing concerns about public safety, infrastructure adequacy, and the removal of local decision-making authority.