From: MELODIE CHENEY
To: Council, City
Subject: Melodie Cheney letter of support for Buena Vista apartments Date: Monday, June 17, 2024 8:03:34 PM
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As a resident of Buena Vista for over 20 years, I have no intention of leaving. I was there from the beginning, helping to save the park, and I want to continue living here.
When we received the initial housing options, I was one of the first to submit my choice. I even planned my retirement around the dates provided.
I intend to become a renter for several medical and financial reasons once the park is completed. Here are some of those reasons:
I am 66 years old and retired as of January 1, 2024. The money I receive for my home will be our nest egg for emergencies for my cat Amber and me.
I'm moving from a 400 sq ft mobile home to a 700 sq ft fully ADA-accessible apartment, which has already been approved due to my medical and physical needs. This will make life easier as I age.
I won't have to worry about using my savings for repairs. I just need to submit a work order to the office.
The combination of mobile homes and the apartment building is a "win/win" for me. I can stay in the park and continue being a productive member of the community.
I am VERY thankful for and WHOLEHEARTDELY support the apartment option provided by the housing authority. Without it, I wouldn't know where or how I would live in my retirement years.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Feel free to contact me anytime. I also plan on attending the City Council meeting.
Melodie Cheney
408-813-6369
[email protected]
From: Alan Cochran
To: Council, City
Subject: Fwd: BV support letter for City Council tomorrow Date: Monday, June 17, 2024 5:22:10 PM
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From: Brandi Johnson <[email protected]> Date: June 17, 2024 at 4:32:08 PM PDT
To: [email protected]
Cc: Fidel Contreras <[email protected]>, Kris Adhikari <[email protected]>
Subject: BV support letter for City Council tomorrow
Hi Alan,
Thanks for calling me back. Here is the drafted letter. Feel free to make any edits or add in your own words of how long you have lived at BV, etc….
Please send this to the City Clerk as a written public comment. [email protected]
Thanks so much for your help. You can call/text me with any questions.
Dear Palo Alto City Council,
As a resident of Buena Vista, I am writing to express support for the new development in our community.
Our community is thriving, a place that families, children, and seniors call home. We want to make sure that our Buena Vista community remains safe and affordable housing in the community we all love. Affordable housing is critical to the diversity and vibrancy of our community.
As a resident of Buena Vista Mobile Home Park, I believe the proposed housing development aligns with the vision for the community's future. This proposal will allow us to stay in our neighborhood, ensure our children stay in the award-winning school district, and preserve homeownership opportunities for so many.
Thank you for hearing our voice. We look forward to the positive changes this will bring to our community.
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Buena Vista Resident
Brandi Johnson (she/her)
Communications Program Manager
Santa Clara County Housing Authority
505 W. Julian Street
San José, CA 95110
Cell 559.908.7269
[email protected]
SCCHA’s mission is to provide and inspire affordable housing solutions to enable low- income people in Santa Clara County to achieve financial stability and self-reliance.
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From: Jenny Cruz
To: Council, City
Subject: To Our City Council
Date: Monday, June 17, 2024 3:38:40 PM
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From: SiliconValleyPI.com
To: Council, City
Subject: BUENA VISTA RELOCATION PLAN by Santa Clara County Housing Authority to Special City Council Meeting on 6/18/24
Date: Monday, June 17, 2024 2:11:07 PM
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My request of the Palo Alto City Council is in reference to Section 2.2 of the Buena Vista Relocation Plan, ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCHEDULE. I propose that the City Council stipulate that the Anticipated Project Schedule be revised to eliminate the need for Phase Three Residents to relocate prior to the new manufactured homes being ready for occupancy, thereby imposing on them two full household moves within a six month period of time.
Relocating Phase Three Residents in this way imposes an undue hardship on all residents of Phase Three and especially on the handful of residents over the age of 75. The severe trauma that this unnecessary move would cause to seniors and others outweighs a short wait of six months until the new manufactured homes (which do not require City of Palo Alto approval) are ready for occupancy and the work to build the new apartment building can begin.
Residents are aware of the historically long delays of building projects requiring City of Palo Alto approval due to a variety of reasons. I believe that the trade-off of 6 months to commence building an apartment building is minimal when balanced against the multiple detrimental effects of a forced relocation followed by a second relocation only 6 months later, not to mention the financial costs to the Housing Authority.
Please use your authority to assist the residents of Phase Three.
Thank you,
Ellen Gold (29 year resident/owner at Buena Vista)
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