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TO: Honorable Mayor & FROM: Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Council City Clerk
SUBJECT: The Public Record DATE: September 18, 2024
August 21 – September 12, 2024

ITEMS FILED FOR THE PUBLIC RECORD
Letters from Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Letters from the Public Comment:
1 - 251. Letters from 251 members of the public, dated August 21 – September 12, 2024, regarding (August 27, 2024 City Council Agenda Item 8.1 (Dropped): Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land and Subsequent Sale of City-Owned Property Located at 1072 - 1082 Vermont Street and 6066 Monterey Highway to the County of Santa Clara. 252 - 257. Letters from six members of the public, dated September 6 – 7, 2024, regarding:
use 115 acres to address SJ needs.
258 - 262. Letters from five members of the public, dated September 7, 2024, regarding:

Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland.
263. Letter from Patricia Blevins, dated September 7, 2024, regarding: Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings.

264. Letter from Blair Beekman, dated September 9, 2024, regarding: Blair Beekman.

Monday, September 9, 2024...... The future of Smart Wayfinding Kiosks in Downtown SJ.
____________________________
Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Clerk
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RULES COMMITTEE: 9/18/2024
Item: B.1
File ID: ROGC 24-685
Public Record: 1
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FW: Monterey/Bernal Project
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Wed 8/21/2024 11:08 AM
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From: Tim Murphy <
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 11:01 AM
To: City Clerk <
Subject: Monterey/Bernal Project
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I am writing to request a delay on the vote for the Monterey and Bernal project until at least December 1st. This will allow the community affected to discuss it and provide input.

Thank you,
Tim Murphy
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FW: Monterey/Bernal EIH site (Potential County Purchase/Jail Diversion Program) City Clerk <
Wed 8/21/2024 12:39 PM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas < Agendadesk <
From: kathy tsai <
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 11:53 AM
To: City Clerk < Davis, Dev < Foley, Pam
< Cohen, David < Kamei, Rosemary
< Jimenez, Sergio <
Subject: Monterey/Bernal EIH site (Potential County Purchase/Jail Diversion Program) You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important We are writing to request that you postpone the vote on the sale of this property until after December 1st, 2024. As homeowners in the Basking Ridge community since 2016, we feel completely blindsided by this. There were no notices or any other communication about the proposed use of the existing site given to us.

Michael and Kathy Tsai
San Jose CA
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FW: vote for item 8.1 of the council agenda for August 27th to be after December 1st of this year
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Subject: vote for item 8.1 of the council agenda for August 27th to be after December 1st of this year Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important vote for item 8.1 of the council agenda for August 27th to be after December 1st of this year
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FW: Tiny homes Bernal/Monterey
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Thu 8/22/2024 10:34 AM
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From: Kieran Alcumbrac <
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2024 8:41 AM
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Subject: Tiny homes Bernal/Monterey
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Do not use these for criminals. I ask to delay vote.

Thanks
Kieran
San Jose 95139
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FW: Jail reversion program
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Subject: Jail reversion program
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Fw: JAIL IN SOUTH SAN JOSE
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Thu 9/5/2024 1:16 PM
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Subject: FW: JAIL IN SOUTH SAN JOSE
From: Barbara Gallaty <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 12:22 PM
To: Mahan, Matt <Matt. Kamei, Rosemary < Jimenez,
Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
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Subject: JAIL IN SOUTH SAN JOSE
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important · Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground
· No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. · When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes · Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already 9/6/24, 3:42 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ AAMkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MTc0NwAu… 1/2 Public Record: 13

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We ask that you exercise common sense and show respect for us homeowners in dealing with this issue
We are already experiencing Third World conditions with unresolved homelessness ! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH !
A definite NO TO THE JAIL DIVERSION program in D2 and D10.

Regards,
Sorin Florea
Diana Zubac
Alexandra Maria Florea
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FW: Please stop using D10 as a dumping ground
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Thu 9/5/2024 2:15 PM
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From: Teri Ramos <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 2:08 PM
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Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
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Cc: Teri Ramos <
Subject: Please stop using D10 as a dumping ground
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important City Officials,
As a resident of the area, I implore you to stop using D10 as a dumping ground for the underserved people of our community. D10 has already "hosted" our fair share of tiny home projects as well as homeless residents in the hotels. Every time that I try to visit my local McDonald's or Lucky's supermarket on Bernal, which is right across the street from the homeless resident hotels, I DO NOT FEEL SAFE! They constantly loiter in the area and my kids have had to see their fair share of people pulling their pants down and making a lewd scene. Is this the new norm for kids to experience in their suburban neighborhood? In addition, I fear for my personal safety as they approach me. We are constantly seeing a police presence or shooting in the area. As a result, I often shop outside of my area and city because I do not feel safe. Please do better and consider an area that isn't surrounded by a family community. Please stop dumping the underserved, the incarcerated and any other groups that will not promote a positive impact for our district. We have contributed our fair share. Please stop! Thank you,
Teri Ramos
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FW: objection to the Jail Diversion program in our community City Clerk <
Thu 9/5/2024 2:50 PM
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Subject: objection to the Jail Diversion program in our community Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hello
My young family and I live in south San Jose (Bernal Rd.) and am really concerned about Monterey/Bernal EIH site!!! My family does not feel safe in our own community.

Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless. You are making a bad situation worse. Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share. When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground.

Please please please stop this decision and don’t make our community more unsafe for our kids.

Dr. Mahsa Karbaschi, Ph.D.
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FW: Jail diversion
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How much more does district 2 and 10 have to do to support the homeless. We can not be a dumping ground for the unhoused/jail diversion programs with other districts not doing their fair share.

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FW: No more!
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Thu 9/5/2024 2:49 PM
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From: Karen gw <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 2:33 PM
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Subject: No more!
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
I no longer feel safe grocery shopping near my home. Have been attacked in line at Starbucks but a drub addicted person. There have been multiple in the last 1 year. As a result do MORE homeless in our neighborhood.

There are many of my neighbors with similar stories. STOP putting us in harms way and threatening our well being and property.
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground · No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. · When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes · Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already 9/6/24, 3:46 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ AAMkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MTc0NwAu… 1/2 Public Record: 25
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You don't often get email from Learn why this is important FW: Jail Diversion Program Monterey and Bernal
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Fri 9/6/2024 9:00 AM
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From: Michael Huntingdon <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 2:09 PM
To: Mahan, Matt <
Cc: Kamei, Rosemary < Jimenez, Sergio <
Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar < Cohen,
David < Davis, Dev < Ortiz, Peter
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Subject: Jail Diversion Program Monterey and Bernal
Mr. Mayor
On August 22, 2024 I placed a call into the office of my D2 Representative, and another call into your office to comment on my discomfort with not only the proposed plan to move forward with the diversion plan, moreover how the planning and movement of the plan between the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County had not been disclosed to our residents at large. The look of it quite frankly appears disingenuous at the very best. I followed my call with an email to each of our city council members. To date I have not received a return call or an email from your office or the office of Sergio Jimenez, my district representative. Pam Foley was good enough to share a few words with me.

This program poses a danger to all of the nearby citizens, in their homes, at their schools, parks, and shopping centers. Issa Ajlouny provided me with a flier today from the county which announced the September 11, 2024 meeting during which the proposed sale with surrounding details would be discussed. He also pointed out the article that appeared on the front page of Mercury News. Were it not for Issa I'm not certain I would have ever seen anything about the meeting.

I've mentioned the danger to our community if the city and county press this program through, ignoring the concerns of those you have been elected to serve and who's safety rest with each of you. I have had discussions with many, many, many people regarding this proposal, and I would suggest that re-elections are always easy, and neither is it easy to find a good job in today's market. Take care of your constituents and they will take care of you.

Ignore them and you also will be ignored.

Regards
Michael A. Huntingdon
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Thu 9/5/2024 2:50 PM
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Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 2:22 PM
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Subject: Monterey/Bernal EIH site (Potential County Purchase/Jail Diversion Program) Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Mr Mayor and the city of San Jose,
I have lived in the beautiful Basking Ridge neighborhood for 20 years and have always loved it and felt safe. Since the tiny homes were built, we now have violent and dangerous homeless people roaming our neighborhood. I have been yelled at for walking my dog and kids in the neighborhood by a homeless man. I felt very unsafe and returned immediately home and locked all doors and windows. I called 311 and no response. My husband and I were also threatened while walking along coyote creek by a homeless man that apparently is known as “bad Santa”. This kind of thing never happened before the tiny homes were put along Rue Ferrari and silicon valley blvd. Also, 2 weeks ago, a homeless man was seen dragging a bunch of “cooking materials” on a cart and going into coyote creek along basking ridge. A couple hours later, a large fire started! It was quite scary as all the neighbors weren’t sure if the fire was going to spread to our neighborhood. Fortunately the wonderful fire department got it under control.

Our district 2 neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius! Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the homeless and even worse, CRIMINALS!!! I have 2 daughters and I am scared to go out and walk in the neighborhood! This will be even worse if criminals are released into D2!!!! Enough is enough, put the criminals in another district or better yet, ship them out of California! We pay high taxes and we should be able to feel safe in our own neighborhood!! I do not support your jail diversion program in district 2!!
Candace Seip
Sirica court, 95138
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Subject: Please read-from very concerned neighbor
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Please stop using our community as a dumping ground. We feel unsafe in our own neighborhoods. I have two children who cant play outside without the risk of a homeless or dangerous person coming into contact with them. I have lived in the Basking Ridge neighborhood for 16 years, and I am begging for you guys to find another alternative then bring more unsafe people into where we live.

Thank you,
Danielle
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FW: Stop the Jail Diversion vote
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Subject: Stop the Jail Diversion vote
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important I’m writing to ask you to please vote against the city buying the interim housing and making it into jail diversion program. I have lived in this neighborhood for over 30 years. Up until the last 5 years this has been a wonderful neighborhood. The last 5 years it has just gone down hill.

Between the interim housing at Monterey and the other one a Bernal, the city housing people at the residence inn, the RV parking now at VTA station and the soon to be new site at via del oro this has now totally changed out lovely neighborhood. I can’t go to the grocery store or the gas station without being approached and asked for money. We also now see homeless begging on our street corners and sleeping on the side of the road. I can no longer go to the neighborhood park without being followed by drug addicts or people mentally ill. I’m sorry for these people but at this moment I am more worried about my safety and that of my family.

The City cannot continue to force this all in our neighborhood! Better solutions need to be found to share the burden across all of the city and not just our neighborhood. You are risking the safety of our neighborhood. Please STOP this Vote and find another solution.

Thanks, Marla (worried SJ resident)
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FW: HOMELESSNESS
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Thu 9/5/2024 2:55 PM
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From: Dani Edelberg <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 2:51 PM
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Subject: HOMELESSNESS
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important • Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius • Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless • You are making a bad situation worse • Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share • My family does not feel safe in our own community • City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some • When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground • No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. • When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood • D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes • Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already Regards,
Dani Edelberg
San Jose CA 95123 Resident
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From: Bill Wolf <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 2:53 PM
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Subject:

You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Please:
· Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting
homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the
most of the homeless
Sincerely, Bill Wolf
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FW: Concerns about Jail Diversion Program in our neighborhood City Clerk <
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From: Gina Whitney <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 2:55 PM
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Subject: Concerns about Jail Diversion Program in our neighborhood Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Greetings city leaders
I am very concerned about the proposed sale of 6066 Monterey EIH Housing to the county to be used for a jail diversion program. I am a 30-year homeowner in the Santa Teresa neighborhood and this was one of the safest places when I moved here.

I live about two miles from the two EIH sites: Rue Ferrari and 6066 Monterey. Even closer to my house is the safe RV parking site. I used to be able to leave my house for a jog or a bike ride in any direction, and one of my favorite places to go was the Coyote Creek trail where Bernal crosses 101. I am now afraid to walk or run or ride my bike along Bernal from Via del Oro to the Coyote Creek Trail. I am also afraid to go to the Lucky on Bernal, and will drive much further to go to the Safeway or Whole Foods.

We had been told that establishing the EIH sites here would ease the homeless crisis, but it has only become much much worse.

Now you are proposing to add the Jail Diversion residents to the situation, so that we add criminals to the mix.

This is the last straw. If this goes through, I will be moving to a better, safer neighborhood further north. I am so sad to see what this neighborhood has become.

Gina Whitney
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From: Andrew Vo <
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Subject: Monterey/Bernal EIH site (Potential County Purchase/Jail Diversion Program) You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hello,
Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless. My family does not feel safe in our own community. 9/9/24, 10:09 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ AAMkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MTc0NwAu… 1/1 Public Record: 34
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FW: South San Jose Jail Diversion Program
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Thu 9/5/2024 3:37 PM
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From: Sim Park <
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Subject: South San Jose Jail Diversion Program
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear all Esteemed Elected Officials,
I have lived in the Baskingridge neighborhood for almost twenty years.

I understand, appreciate and empathize with the magnitude of the homeless issues in San Jose and Santa Clara County.

At the same time, I have also witnessed that our south SJ neighborhood has shouldered a disproportionate number of tiny homes compare with ANY OTHER area in the city and in the county.

As a result, the deterioration around the neighborhood has been accelerated particularly in the last several years.

There was a recent large fire in the creek as well as burglaries, assaults around the neighborhood shopping center.

We have to travel farther to go shopping and for other activities because we absolutely don't feel safe here! Now the planned "Jail Diversion Program" will definitely exacerbate the worsening of the conditions in South San Jose.

You surely cannot solve our neighborhood problems by making it worse.

Please have a heart, just imagine you live in a neighborhood that has been CONSTANTLY affected by these types of decisions.

Best Regards,
Sim.
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FW: Help!!! Please listen
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Thu 9/5/2024 3:36 PM
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From: Dina Jones <
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Subject: Help!!! Please listen
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Please please please listen to us. You wouldn’t want a Jail diversion in your neighborhood!! Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless.

You are making a bad situation worse.

Dina Jones
Basking Ridge
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FW: No Jail Diversion in my Neighborhood!
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From: Adrienne Burke <
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Subject: No Jail Diversion in my Neighborhood!
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Representatives,
I have lived in this neighborhood for over 25 years and have seen it go through many phases. I supported the tiny homes initially because I would rather have individuals housed than on my streets. I do believe that people need an alternative to jail for minor drug offenses and mental health issues; HOWEVER, our little pocket of SJ has carried the burden more than any other area of SJ (or cities in our county!).

We are asking you to please find a different site for this program. The tiny homes/transitional homes are still greatly needed at this location-just take a drive down Monterey and see how many tents are along the train tracks!
Let a different area of SJ support this cause.
--
Adrienne Burke
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FW: District 2: THIS IS RIDICULOUS! UNLOCKED JAIL IN NEIGHBORHOOD! City Clerk <
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Subject: District 2: THIS IS RIDICULOUS! UNLOCKED JAIL IN NEIGHBORHOOD! Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important You guys need to take this proposed solution elsewhere! Stop using our community as a dumping ground for most of the homeless and now trying to repurpose as a jail diversion program!
We paid A LOT of money for our homes and are now not able to even feel safe in our own neighborhood! Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius – the other districts need to STEP UP and take on their fair share! THIS IS NOT RIGHT! 9/9/24, 10:11 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ AAMkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MTc0NwAu… 1/1 Public Record: 38
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FW: Jail diversion
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Thu 9/5/2024 3:36 PM
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From: Therese Gordon <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 3:26 PM
To: City Clerk <
Subject: Jail diversion
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Deer City clerk,
PLEASE stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community.

Sincerely,
Therese Gordon
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FW: Monterey/Bernal Homeless Housing Site
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Thu 9/5/2024 3:36 PM
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From: Steven Nelson <
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Subject: Monterey/Bernal Homeless Housing Site
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
As a resident of District 10 in South San Jose, I was very disappointed to learn last month the city of San Jose was set to vote with very little public notice on a resolution to declare the Monterey/Bernal homeless housing site as "exempt surplus land" to allow the county to house inmates at the site. All the while the city claims more homeless housing is needed.

Residents in South San Jose have done more than their fair share of supporting the homeless with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in San Jose within a mile radius. In contrast residents in areas such as Almaden Valley have done nothing to help the homeless.

I urge you to not take advantage of the good-hearted people in South San Jose by converting the Monterey/Bernal site to what is essentially an unlocked jail. If you do break the trust, the city will find our neighborhood and others will not be so welcoming of additional homeless housing.

Sincerely,
Steven Nelson
District 10
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FW: No more tiny homes or rehab
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Thu 9/5/2024 3:36 PM
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From: Sandy <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 3:33 PM
To: City Clerk <
Subject: No more tiny homes or rehab
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important This is becoming like the tenderloin in SF - children and schools and parks are too close to this vicinity!!! Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless You are making a bad situation worse
Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share My family does not feel safe in our own community
City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community.

When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already Much Blessings,
Sandy
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FW: Keep the jail mates out of our neighborhood
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Thu 9/5/2024 4:22 PM
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From: jonie murphy <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 3:39 PM
To: City Clerk <
Subject: Keep the jail mates out of our neighborhood
Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ are within a mile radius.

The city is talking from both sides of their mouth now and asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community but doing a fast underhanded switch first for a jail diversion plan! I just don't feel safe in my own neighborhood. So how would you feel if this was going on in your neighborhood?
Keep the proposed unlocked jail out of our community.

Thank you,
Joanie Murphy,
District 10
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FW: Monterey/Bernal EIH site (Potential County Purchase/Jail Diversion Program) City Clerk <
Thu 9/5/2024 4:22 PM
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From: Wanda Wong <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 3:43 PM
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Subject: Monterey/Bernal EIH site (Potential County Purchase/Jail Diversion Program) You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear All,
As a lifelong resident of District 2, I am saddened to see the areas along the District 2 and District 10
borders deteriorate due to the over concentration of housing solutions for our unhoused residents.

We patiently await other SJ city districts as well as other cities to join in the interim housing solutions
with additional sites; how long will this take??
I, along with many others, would like to see fewer unhoused individuals on the streets and realize the city
cannot solve this without the help of other agencies. The county needs to have a stake in the game as well;
however, this most recent approach does not fare well in our belief that either have a pulse on our community,
want to operate with transparency, or want to partner with each other.

We hope that the city & county, where the county delivers services they are responsible for, work together to
build programs to help the existing EIH residents progress to the next level. Please collaborate as a team to
find alternative solutions to the county's purchase of the Monterey/Bernal EIH site to run their Jail Diversion program.

Regards,
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Wanda Wong
Lifelong resident of D2
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FW: Homeless
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Thu 9/5/2024 4:22 PM
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From: Joan Bush <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 3:50 PM
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Subject: Homeless
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community.When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood
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FW: Stop Jail Diversion Program
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Thu 9/5/2024 4:22 PM
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From: Susan Kind <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 4:01 PM
To: City Clerk <
Subject: Stop Jail Diversion Program
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear SJ City Clerk,
Please support the communities in District 10 and District 2. Our neighborhoods have done more than their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. The city has already reaped tremendous benefits from this area with the land lease from Sobrato.

Please do not turn your back on Districts 2 & 10 now. I am asking you to stop the sale of the tiny homes on Bernal and Monterey to the county for a jail diversion program.

Thank you in advance,
Susan Perez Kind
District 10 Home Owner
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FW: Jail Diversion
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Thu 9/5/2024 4:22 PM
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From: Jonathan Gautreau <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 4:08 PM
To: City Clerk <
Subject: Jail Diversion
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important To the honorably Members of the SJ City Council, Mayor and Staff Please do not place a Jail Diversion in our community.

D2 and D10 must be recognized for doing their share of supporting tiny homes, Safe RV parking, Extended Stay housing programs and the like.

Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share My family does not feel safe in our own community
When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground Respectfully,
Jonathan Gautreau
27-year resident
Basking Ridge Neighborhood D2
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FW: Stop the Jail Diversion Program
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Thu 9/5/2024 4:22 PM
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From: Avi Summan <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 4:19 PM
To: City Clerk <
Subject: Stop the Jail Diversion Program
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important I am a resident of Santa Teresa neighborhood in South San Jose and I am making formal request that you reject the county purchase of
Emergency Interim housing on Bernal/Monterey for the Jail Diversion Program. • Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
• Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless • You are making a bad situation worse
• Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share • My family does not feel safe in our own community
• City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
• When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground • No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community • When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood • D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes • Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already 9/9/24, 10:14 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ AAMkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MTc0NwAu… 1/2 Public Record: 48
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Respectfully,
Avi Summan
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FW: Concerns Regarding Proposed Jail Diversion Site in South San Jose City Clerk <
Thu 9/5/2024 4:56 PM
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From: Crystal Le Duc <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 4:24 PM
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Subject: Concerns Regarding Proposed Jail Diversion Site in South San Jose Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important To our city leaders,
I am writing to express my concerns about the proposed jail diversion site in our neighborhood. As a lifelong resident of South San Jose, I fully believe in the importance of everyone having a roof over their head, and I support efforts like tiny homes or emergency interim housing (EIH) to help those in need. However, I do not believe a jail diversion site is in the best interest of our community.

Since the implementation of the EIH site on Bernal/Monterey, I have noticed a significant increase in the number of homeless individuals, people on drugs, and abandoned cars scattered throughout the area. Tents have started popping up, and trash is being left on the sidewalks, leading to a noticeable decline in the cleanliness and safety of our neighborhood.

I purchased my home in South San Jose because I felt safe growing up here, and I want my child to have the same sense of safety and comfort that I did. However, the presence of the EIH site on Monterey and Bernal has already eroded that feeling of security. Adding a jail diversion site, which could allow criminals to move freely around our neighborhood, would only exacerbate these issues.

South San Jose has already made significant contributions by hosting the EIH sites at Rue Ferrari and the Santa Teresa light rail. As a community, we recognize the need to support these initiatives, but it is also important to acknowledge that other areas and districts can share this responsibility.

I urge you to reconsider the location of the jail diversion site and explore other areas that could support such a facility. Our neighborhood deserves to feel safe, clean, and secure for all residents.

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Thank you,
Crystal Le Duc
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FW: Sale of EIH land / Jail Diversion
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From: Parul G <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 4:27 PM
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Subject: Sale of EIH land / Jail Diversion
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Officials
I’m writing to express my concern regarding the continued concentration of tiny homes for the homeless within our neighborhood. Our community in D10 has already contributed significantly, with nearly 50% of these homes located within a mile radius. This is placing an undue burden on our area, while other districts have not done their fair share.

My family, along with many others, no longer feels safe in our own community. It is becoming increasingly difficult to live here as the situation worsens. I urge the city to explore other locations and ensure a more equitable distribution of these housing projects across all districts. Especially the Jail diversion program site.

Thanks
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FW: Jail Diversion Site
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Thu 9/5/2024 4:56 PM
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From: Marcela Alcaraz Masri <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 4:29 PM
To: City Clerk <
Subject: Jail Diversion Site
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important You are making a bad situation worse. Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share
Marcela Alcaraz Masri
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FW: Jail Diversion Program
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From: <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 4:30 PM
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Subject: Jail Diversion Program
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important I am a property owner in district 10/2. I do not want the temporary converted property (EIH) located at Monterey Road and Bernal Road sold to the county. I do not want any jail diversion programs in our area. I feel the city has no right to sell this property. Since the city and county have been in negotiations regarding this property without public input has been a violation of the Brown Act. The EIH's in this area has downgraded the quality of life for us. I do not feel safe going to our grocery stores at night. I do not feel safe walking our neighborhood paths at night.

Our local Luckys store has closed on set of doors and installed antitheft measures to reduce theft. It's like living in the ghetto. Some of the other grocery stores in the area hired armed security guards and closed one of their entrances. These homeless zombies walk around very intimidating. One guy was humping a bush on our neighborhood walkways. Since these EIH's started here the homeless situation has far increased beyond anything we have seen. YOU KNOW THE SAYING, "IF YOU BIULD IT THEY WILL COME".

The county can use the unused property located behind the Main Jail as it was intended for.

The county can also consider the De Paul property in Morgan Hill. They can also consider converting one of the many duplicated hospitals into a mental health facility. This county is not a part of affordable housing solution but, a part of the problem. By increasing its obligated operating budget cost, puts property owners in more debt. Santa Clara County is one of the most expensive places to life, rent and own a home.

Dino Diaz
Los Paseos D10
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FW: Location of Jail Diversion proposal
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Thu 9/5/2024 4:56 PM
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From: linda rutledge <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 4:31 PM
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Subject: Location of Jail Diversion proposal
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Temporary Elected council members:

First, the Monterey and Bernal Emergency Interim Housing site was NEVER supposed to be built at that location. The reports on that property came back as uninhabitable for humans, and posed a major safety risk as its location is too close to traffic, and there are no nearby services to name two issues. Those issues were overlooked when the city decided to construct the site with emergency funds from the state for the Covid-19 emergency declaration.

THAT SITE IS SUPPOSED TO BE TEMPORARY!

THE CITY IS SUPPOSED TO MOVE ALL OF THE EIH PEOPLE INTO PERMANENT HOUSING.

My family does not feel safe in our own community. Neighbors have been murdered and robbed. Trash and campsites are everywhere.

You are making a bad situation worse, and you need to stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood.

The county has locations available at Almaden and Minoru to place their beloved Jail Diversion location. The city of San Jose can sell the structures that are currently at the Monterey and Bernal EIH to the county to take to the vacant lots located at Almaden and Minoru. The county 9/9/24, 10:16 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ AAMkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MTc0NwAu… 1/2 Public Record: 54
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Monterey and Bernal should be returned to the condition it was before the emergency declaration.

Long time property owner and one of your constituents,
Linda J. Rutledge
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Please address the concern regarding Basking Ridge Road being an enclosed access point. In the event of a major disaster, this is the only route available for over 1,000 residents. About 10 days ago, on a weekend, a fire near the trail caused the entire road to be blocked, even though it was safe to use.

However, the police completely shut down access, leading to over 200 cars parked along the side roads near the entrance.

The only viable solution is to construct two additional roads—one connecting to Piercy Road and another to Metcalf Road—to ensure safe and efficient access in emergencies. - Tahseen Adeeb
D2 resident
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FW: Monterey/Bernal EIH site (Potential County Purchase/Jail Diversion Program) City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 8:41 AM
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From: vicky tran vo <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 5:01 PM
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Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
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Subject: Re: Monterey/Bernal EIH site (Potential County Purchase/Jail Diversion Program) You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hello all,
Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting
homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground. My family does not feel safe in our own community. Please put yourself in our situation.

Sincerely,
Vicky
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FW: Jail Diversion
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:44 AM
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Subject: Jail Diversion
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear City of San Jose,
My family has been living in the Bernal and Santa Teresa neighborhood for the last three decades. We have witnessed how the homeless encampments has increased significantly during the last 30 years or so. We don’t believe the City projects regarding tiny homes or selling and converting these tiny homes facilities to County jails would solve the homeless problem or any problem of the City/ County. The City is only messing up and compromises our neighborhood safety. It is thrashed by ever growing the homeless population. We don’t even feel safe sitting at a table outside the local coffee shops anymore. Please Stop placing tiny homes and the County jail in our neighborhood. This time maybe do your part and place these not so effective homeless projects to your own neighborhoods if you really believe these are such a good projects.

Best Regards,
Susan Kazemi
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FW: Stop Jail Diversion program
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:29 AM
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Subject: Stop Jail Diversion program
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground · No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. · When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes · Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already Thanks
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FW: Stop Jail Diversion program
City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 8:07 AM
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From: rasika kalmani <
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To: Mahan, Matt < Kamei, Rosemary < Jimenez,
Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
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Foley, Pam < Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra
< Wilcox, Leland < Solivan, Erik
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Subject: Stop Jail Diversion program
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground · No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. · When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes · Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already Thanks
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FW: unlocked Jail in our community
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:02 AM
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Subject: unlocked Jail in our community
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hello all the official members ,
· Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground
· No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. · When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes · Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already 9/9/24, 10:17 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ AAMkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MTc0NwAu… 1/2 Public Record: 60
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Best Regards,
Jaswin Gill
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FW: the Jail Diversion Site at South San jose
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:03 AM
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From: D C <
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Subject: the Jail Diversion Site at South San jose
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hi all,
We are currently living at Los paseo neighborhood for almost 10 years. It used to be a very nice and safe neighborhood to live in until the homeless site was built at Bernal and Monterey. There are more crimes, home invasion, robbing at the grocery stores nearby, illegal dumping everywhere on the street, and drug addicts at the park nearby. How could you destroy this beautiful neighborhood? Housing the homeless people at a community neighborhood is NOT a solution, but instead you create an unsafe condition to live at this neighborhood.

Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius, so please Stop using our community as a dumping ground for most of the homeless population. And now you want to convert this site to a jail diversion facility. Enough is enough, please let the remaining districts do their share.

Why would you choose a family neighborhood to introduce a Jail site nearby? Why can you choose somewhere near commercial areas?
My family does NOT feel safe already and now we are scared to walk out of the house if this Jail Site is nearby.

Please stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone. How much more that you want to destroy our beautiful and safe neighborhood?
Imagine if this Jail Site is near your house. How would you feel about it? Please reconsider and take this Jail site out of our neighborhood.

Hopefully you won't ignore our request this time.

Thank you,
Dan
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FW: Monterey/Bernal EIH site (Potential County Purchase/Jail Diversion Program) City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 8:40 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <
From: Wanda Wong <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 5:43 PM
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Foley, Pam < Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra
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Subject: Monterey/Bernal EIH site (Potential County Purchase/Jail Diversion Program) Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear All,
As a lifelong resident of District 2, I am saddened to see the areas along the District 2 and District 10 borders deteriorate due to the over concentration of housing solutions for our unhoused residents.

We patiently await other SJ city districts as well as other cities to join in the interim housing solutions with additional sites; how long will this take??
I, along with many others, would like to see fewer unhoused individuals on the streets and realize the city cannot solve this without the help of other agencies. The county needs to have a stake in the game as well; however, this most recent approach does not fare well in our belief that either have a pulse on our community, want to operate with transparency, or want to partner with each other.

We hope that the city & county, where the county delivers services they are responsible for, work together to build programs to help the existing EIH residents progress to the next level. Please collaborate as a team to find alternative solutions to the county's purchase of the Monterey/Bernal EIH site to run their Jail Diversion program.

Regards,
Wanda Y. Wong
Basking Ridge Neighborhood Assoc.

District 2 NLC
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FW: Monterey HWY Jail Diversion
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:41 AM
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From: Jan French <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 5:47 PM
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Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar < Cohen,
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Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra < Wilcox, Leland
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Subject: Monterey HWY Jail Diversion
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important To all of you.

I live in Monterey Oaks Mobile Home Park. This neighborhood has done it's share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. Please stop using our community as a dumping ground for most of the homeless. Now jail diversion? You are making a bad situation worse. Give the other districts their fair share.

My family does not feel safe in our own home. Since building the tiny homes we have had to add a security system to the house and get a big dog. Tent cities have formed across from the site and around our entire park. They may behave inside the gates, but outside they steal from us and bathe in the park pool! What do you think is going to happen when it is full of criminals?
Another issue, you moved our bus stop to the other side of the tiny homes. Is this because it is more convenient for the tiny homes? Our kids have to walk past all this to catch a bus now! That was incredibly stupid. Now they get to walk by criminals?
When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground. Please, no more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. Put these funds towards getting our police station and the jail running. We paid for it and you won't staff it. It is time you SHOW us our district is worth more .

Jan French
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FW: Opposition to Jail Diversion Program
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:37 AM
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From: Colby McBride <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 5:49 PM
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Subject: Opposition to Jail Diversion Program
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hi All,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposal of moving a jail diversion program to my neighborhood. Our community has already shouldered more than its fair share of responsibility in supporting the homeless population, with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in San Jose located within a mile radius of our area. We have consistently stepped up to help, but this ongoing trend of using our neighborhood as a dumping ground for the city's most vulnerable populations is making an already challenging situation worse.

My family and I no longer feel safe in our own community, and it seems that the city is speaking from both sides of its mouth—asking us to accept more tiny homes while simultaneously selling some. Enough is enough. It is time for other districts to take on their share of responsibility. Districts 2 and 10, in particular, have already demonstrated their commitment to supporting tiny homes, and their efforts should be recognized.

I urge you to stop this cycle of disproportionately placing these programs in our neighborhood. Please find alternative locations for the jail program and other similar initiatives, as our community has already contributed significantly. It is time for the city to explore other options and stop burdening our neighborhood further.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Colby McBride
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FW: Opposition to the Jail Diversion Program
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From: Marissa Mendoza <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 6:09 PM
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Foley, Pam < Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra
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Subject: Opposition to the Jail Diversion Program
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Government Officials,
I am writing to you as a first-time homeowner and new mother to express my strong opposition to the proposal of moving a jail diversion program to my neighborhood. I feel trapped and unsafe in my decision to call South San Jose home. Our community has already shouldered more than its fair share of responsibility in supporting the homeless population, with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in San Jose located within a mile radius of our area. We have consistently stepped up to help, but this ongoing trend of using our neighborhood as a dumping ground for the city's most vulnerable populations is making an already challenging situation worse.

My family and I no longer feel safe in this community hearing first-hand and reading police reports from our neighbors about the uptick in violence our community is experiencing. It seems that the city is contradicting itself—asking us to accept more tiny homes while simultaneously selling some. Enough is enough. It is time for other districts to take on their share of responsibility. Districts 2 and 10, in particular, have already demonstrated their commitment to supporting tiny homes, and their efforts should be recognized.

I urge you to stop this cycle of disproportionately placing these programs in our neighborhood. Please find alternative locations for the jail diversion program and other similar initiatives, as our community has already contributed significantly. It is time for the city to explore other options and stop exploiting our neighborhood further.

Thank you for your attention to a matter close to a new mom's heart.

Sincerely,
Marissa Mendoza
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FW: Monterey/Bernal potential Jail Diversion Program
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:40 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <
From: B Nguyen <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 6:23 PM
To: Kamei, Rosemary < Jimenez, Sergio <
Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar < Cohen,
David < Davis, Dev < Ortiz, Peter
< Doan, Bien < Foley, Pam <
Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra < Wilcox, Leland
< Solivan, Erik < City Clerk
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Subject: Monterey/Bernal potential Jail Diversion Program Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Mayor and council members
I am a long time resident of Basking Ridge neighborhood and I have a lot of concerns about the proposed Jail Diversion program at Monterey and Bernal. We have done our fair share supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. We do not feel comfortable having convicted criminals roaming freely without any supervision near our neighborhood. I would suggest that these types of facilities would be best constructed near a police station and not among regular working folks. We do not want to be a dumping ground for problems in the city; first homelessness and now Jail Diversion. Please find another location that would be more suitable for all concerned.

Thank you for your consideration and Best Regards
Bich Nguyen
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FW: Objection to Jail Diversion Program at Monterey/Bernal EIH Site City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 8:38 AM
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From: Horvath, Zsolt <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 6:26 PM
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Subject: Objection to Jail Diversion Program at Monterey/Bernal EIH Site Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Mayor, Councilmembers and City staff,
As a member of the Basking Ridge Neighborhood I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed sale of the Monterey/Bernal EIH site to Santa Clara County for the county's jail diversion program. As a father of small children I am worried about the negative impact the proposed sale and site conversion would have on public safety in our otherwise kid-friendly community.

Please recognize that District 2 has already shouldered more than its fair share in supporting the City in solving its homeless problem, it's time the city council looked for a solution elsewhere.

Regards,
Zsolt Horvath
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FW: Substituting the Homeless Housing for Inmates?
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From: <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 6:32 PM
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Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
< Cohen, David < Davis, Dev
< Ortiz, Peter < Doan, Bien <
Foley, Pam < Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra
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Subject: Substituting the Homeless Housing for Inmates? You don't often get email from Learn why this is important To the Politicians who work for the Citizens that vote you in, There is a homeless crisis for which "tiny homes" were fought and eventually approved to place and help some of the homelessness in our communities.

Now the city of San Jose and or key people which will benefit for a profit are attempting to make the "tiny homes" for those who are serving jail time?
Where are the homeless going to go?
• Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius • Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless • You are making a bad situation worse • Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share • My family does not feel safe in our own community • City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some • When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground • No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. • When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood • D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes • Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already 9/9/24, 10:19 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ AAMkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MTc0NwAu… 1/1 Public Record: 71
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FW: D2 and D10: Kill the unlocked Jail in our neighborhood City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 8:47 AM
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From: Sipra Sisouvanthong <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 6:32 PM
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Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
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Foley, Pam < Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra
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Subject: D2 and D10: Kill the unlocked Jail in our neighborhood Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already as we have done our part:
· Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes Regards,
Sipra S.
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FW: Stop your insane Jail Diversion Program in our neighborhood City Clerk <
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From: Encarna Musoll <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 6:45 PM
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Subject: Stop your insane Jail Diversion Program in our neighborhood Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important This is enough!
Our neighborhood has done more than enough to help the homeless. Take your projects to other parts of San Jose. Our district 2 has done their share.

All the neighbors do their part to have a beautiful neighborhood do not destroy our efforts by bringing more homeless or your insane Jail Diversion Program here.

NO THANK YOU.

Encarna, a neighbor in District 2 for 24 years.
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You don't often get email from Learn why this is important San Jose City Council:

Re: Jail Diversion Program
PLEASE VOTE "NO" ON THIS PROPOSAL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:

Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in San Jose within a mile radius
Stop using our community as a dumping ground for most of the homeless You are making a bad situation worse
My family does not feel safe in our own community
City is sending a mixed message, asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community.

When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes Sincerely a concerned property owner and neighbor in District 2.

Sue Buckley
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FW: WE DO NOT DESEREVE TO HAVE AN UNLOCKED JAIL IN OUT COMMUNITY! City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 8:45 AM
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From: Alice Pineda <
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Subject: WE DO NOT DESEREVE TO HAVE AN UNLOCKED JAIL IN OUT COMMUNITY! Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important To Mayor Mahan and all who should care about your South San Jose citizens, I am a Senior and was born and raised in San Jose when it was just a 'bedroom community' for San Francisco. We had beautiful orchards, crop fields and produce factories. It was a law abiding and safe town for children and adults.

Things have changed so much that we don't know what to expect from day to day because too many outsiders are flooding our city. Unfortunately, many criminals are not worried about having to pay for crimes committed. They should at least do community services cleaning the streets and graffiti done by themselves or their pals. Maybe that would slow up the damage and discourage it from happening again. Have them shackled to each other and supervised by police. That would save us tax dollars for not having to pay a contractor to do it. Also, task them to clean up homeless encampments so that they can realize what their future might look like it they continue to break the law instead of earning a living or if they are hopeless drug addicts. They don't just need to be TOLD over and over again. They need to SEE for themselves and realize that they need to do better.
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This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. • Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius • Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless
• You are making a bad situation worse
• Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share • My family does not feel safe in our own community
• City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
• When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground
• No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. • When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood • D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes
• Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already WE do not deserve to have an unlocked Jail in our community. We are tax paying citizens that care and value our neighborhoods here in South San Jose. We are hardworking, employed or retired people hoping that our homes and families are safe and continue to cherish and enjoy our neighborhoods.

Please give us the respect that we deserve and consider our concerns,
Alice Pineda
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FW: Jail Diversion Program
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Subject: Jail Diversion Program
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important I became aware of an article in the Mercury News about the the county’s/ city’s plan for a Jail Diversion Program in San Jose.

My family already feels unsafe in our neighborhood with all the tiny homes to support homelessness. Please stop using our community as a dumping ground and make a bad situation worse. D10 has done enough to support tiny homes and you should be looking elsewhere.

Dimitris Lymberopoulos
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FW: County Purchase of Emergency Interim Housing
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:47 AM
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From: Li Fang <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 7:15 PM
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Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
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Subject: County Purchase of Emergency Interim Housing
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important To whom it may concern,
I wanted to make sure that my voice was heard about this issue of having the County pursue the current Emergency Interim Housing Site at 6066 Monterey Road.

When the original plan to create the interim housing was created we were told that that was all that would happen. This change in the use of the area is unacceptable. My family already has noticed a decline and customers at the Lucky supermarket. My family no longer shops there as much due to the increase in homeless activity. Having criminals allowed to choose to be in our area will make our neighborhood even less safe. This isn't ok. We already have almost 50% of the tiny homes in SJ with a mile. It's not ok to dump the city's problem in our neighborhood.

Do not tell us that we need more tiny homes and then sell the existing ones to the County. The tiny homes are here. It doesn't make sense to sell something that the city claims it needs more of. If the county needs tiny homes for the Jain Diversion Program, they can go build them somewhere else. Leave our neighborhood alone! Lastly, there are 2 schools in our neighborhood. I volunteer at Martin Murphy Middle school a lot and we don't need to have the potential of criminals being able to wander into the school grounds. Or along the roads when the kids walk to school. Some of them already have to walk by homeless people when they walk to school. They don't need to be walking to school past criminals. If something were to happen to the middle schoolers, or god forbid the elementary school students at Los Paseos, it will be your fault.

Unhappily,
Li Fang
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FW: Monterey/Bernal EIH site
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:41 AM
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From: Mahdi Lotfizadehdehkordi <
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Subject: Monterey/Bernal EIH site
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Council Members,
I am writing to express my deep concern about the proposed sale and repurposing of the Monterey/Bernal EIH site for the Jail Diversion Program. This proposal, coupled with the overwhelming concentration of tiny homes in our neighborhood, raises serious questions about the City's commitment to equitable distribution of resources and the safety of our community.

Our neighborhood has already borne a disproportionate share of the burden related to homelessness, with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in San Jose located within a one-mile radius. This concentration has led to a significant strain on local resources and created a sense of insecurity among residents.

I urge the Rules Committee to reconsider this proposal and explore alternative locations for the Jail Diversion Program. We cannot continue to be used as a dumping ground for the most vulnerable in our community. * Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the homeless. * You are making a bad situation worse.
* Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share. * My family does not feel safe in our own community.
* The City is talking from both sides of their mouth, asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some.
* When will this stop? Please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground. * No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. * When will the City stop to put most of the tiny homes in our neighborhood? * D2 and D10 must be recognized for doing their share of supporting tiny homes. * Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already. 9/9/24, 11:01 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ AAMkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MTc0NwAu… 1/2 Public Record: 79

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FW: Jail Diversion Program.

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Fri 9/6/2024 8:42 AM
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From: Mahdi Lotfi <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 7:54 PM
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Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
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Subject: Jail Diversion Program.

Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Council Members,
I am writing to express my grave concerns about the proposed sale and repurposing of the Monterey/Bernal EIH site for the Jail Diversion Program. This decision, coupled with the disproportionate concentration of tiny homes in our neighborhood, raises serious questions about the City's commitment to equitable resource allocation and the safety of our community.

Our neighborhood has already borne a significant burden related to homelessness, with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in San Jose located within a one-mile radius. This concentration has led to a decline in property values, increased crime rates, and negatively impacted the viability of local businesses.

The proposed Jail Diversion Program, while intended to address important societal issues, poses additional risks to our community. The proximity of the facility to businesses could deter customers, reduce foot traffic, and potentially lead to a decline in property values. Furthermore, the concentration of such facilities in a single neighborhood raises concerns about the potential for negative externalities, such as increased crime and decreased quality of life.

I urge the Rules Committee to reconsider this proposal and explore alternative locations for the Jail Diversion Program. We cannot continue to be used as a dumping ground for the most vulnerable in our community.

By prioritizing the safety and well-being of our residents and businesses, we can work together to find solutions that address homelessness and crime in a more equitable and sustainable manner.

Thank you for considering the concerns of local business owners and the community at large. I hope you will prioritize safety, transparency, and equitable distribution in this decision.

Sincerely,
Mahdi Lotfi, CEO
Enepco LLC
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FW: Objection to the Proposed Jail Diversion Program at Los Paseos Community in S.

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Fri 9/6/2024 8:37 AM
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From: Ernest Liang <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 8:27 PM
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Subject: Objection to the Proposed Jail Diversion Program at Los Paseos Community in S. San Jose Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear San Jose City and County Leaders,
We are writing to urge you to rescind your consideration of the relocation of inmates into the Los Paseos neighborhood. The news of your intention to pursue this program is causing significant distress on our community. We have no desire to see this program to come to fruition. Our petition/complaints: (a) No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. (b) City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some; (c) When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood; (d) D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes; (e) with the proposed relocation there is no way that the families in this community with their many young children will feel safe in their own neighborhood.

Thank you for your attention and urgent consideration.

Ernest and Eva Liang
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FW: Objection to this Jail in our community. STOP IT STOP STOP IT. WE ARE FED UP City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 8:37 AM
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From: john levstek <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 8:56 PM
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Subject: Objection to this Jail in our community. STOP IT STOP STOP IT. WE ARE FED UP You don't often get email from Learn why this is important SHAME ON YOU . STOP DUMPING THE HOMELESS IN OUR COMMUNITY. NOW YOU WANT TO SEND US DANGEROUS PEOPLE.

WE WONT FORGET
Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground · No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. · When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes · Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already JOHN
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FW: Jail diversion plan for the EIH at 6066 Monterey Road City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 8:44 AM
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From: cyndi abad <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 8:57 PM
To: Kamei, Rosemary < Jimenez, Sergio
< Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
< Cohen, David < Davis, Dev
< Ortiz, Peter < Doan, Bien <
Foley, Pam < Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra
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Subject: Jail diversion plan for the EIH at 6066 Monterey Road You don't often get email from Learn why this is important To the Committee Members:

My family lives less than one mile from the EIH on Monterey Road and we oppose any plans to allow jail diversion candidates into this location. District 2 and District 10 has done more than it's fair share to support the unhoused people. City of San Jose and County of Santa Clara has to stop adding more tiny homes or repurposing facilities for jail diversion programs in South San Jose. Please select locations in other districts to build tiny homes and repurpose facilities for the unhoused men and women.

Thank you,
Cyndi Abad
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FW: Stop the Jail Diversion Program
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:06 AM
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From: Elaine Carvao Alper <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 9:01 PM
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Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
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Foley, Pam < Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra
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Subject: Stop the Jail Diversion Program
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important What is going to take to get this program halted?
We need more assistance for the unhoused before we make it easy on the jail-birds.

Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share My family does not feel safe in our own community
Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already Elaine Alper
Santa Teresa Neighborhood
San Jose, CA
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Subject: Urgent - Keep the pressure on SJ to kill the unlocked Jail in our neighborhood
Hello Neighbors,
The mercury news story in today’s front page (see attachment) shows how the county and city are again being deceitful in their flyer to announce another meeting for the Jail Diversion Program, see attached for flyer.

Sources have said the pressure from the community has caused back room talks in the city to find another solution. With that said, you need to take just a couple of minutes and email the list of people below to increase the pressure, otherwise we will have an unlocked Jail in our community.

PLEASE DO THIS NOW! cut and paste one to three statements below or/and add your own words to communicate your objection to this Jail in our community. This will ensure that each email will be unique. · Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting
homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless
· You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some · When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground
· No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our
community.
· When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood
· D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes
· Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already
Send to all emails below, you can copy and paste for ease:
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FW: Jail Diversion Program - Resident CONCERNED
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:42 AM
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From: Debbie Rooney <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 9:35 PM
To: Mahan, Matt < Kamei, Rosemary < Jimenez,
Sergio < Torres, Omar < Candelas, Domingo
< Cohen, David < Ortiz, Peter
< Doan, Bien < Foley, Pam <
Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra < Wilcox, Leland
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Subject: Jail Diversion Program - Resident CONCERNED
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hello,
I am a long term resident in south San Jose for over 25 years. I am EXTREMELY concerned for the Jail Diversion program in my community.

We have done enough of our share in “supporting” with homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in my community. Since then, my family has had many encounters and have been followed home, harassed, and verbally yelled at due to the result of the tiny homes.

My daughter feels unsafe and will not walk alone in this community. Stop using our community as a dumping ground. This Jail Diversion Program will bring more crime and uncertainty in what was once a safe and family oriented community.

Concerned voting citizen,
Debbie
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FW: Unlocked Jail - Enough is Enough
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:02 AM
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From: Jeannie Wong <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 9:46 PM
To: Mahan, Matt <
Cc: Kamei, Rosemary <
Subject: Unlocked Jail - Enough is Enough
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important · Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground
· No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. · When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes · Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already 9/9/24, 10:18 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ AAMkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MTc0NwAu… 1/2 Public Record: 89
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FW: Jail Diversion Site
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:42 AM
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From: Nawaf <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:11 PM
To: City Clerk <
Subject: Jail Diversion Site
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important My family does not feel safe in our own community
Sincerely,
Nawaf
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FW: EIH on Bernal and Monterey Jail Diversion Program
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:46 AM
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From: <
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 11:33 PM
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Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
< Cohen, David < Davis, Dev
< Ortiz, Peter < Doan, Bien <
Foley, Pam < Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra
< Wilcox, Leland < Solivan, Erik
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Subject: EIH on Bernal and Monterey Jail Diversion Program You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Mayor Mahan and city council,
I think it is time for you all to stop moving forward on this Jail Diversion for any EIH site in South San Jose. Do you really think we are that stupid to listen to the latest words describing this program to make it easier for the community to accept, then look in the mirror and evaluate how disrespectful and insulting you are being to our community members.

Our community is tired of, “ we need more beds” for the unhoused a few months ago and now we are selling beds. We are hearing that the unhoused at the EIH’s are already in “Contact with law enforcement and the justice system”, you sure didn’t say that in April of 2020 when you were trying to get the community to accept this tiny home site. We don’t trust you for many valid reason’s and please don’t insult us anymore with flower talk to get us to accept this Jail Diversion program, Yes that is correct, “Jail Diversion program” are the words the State of California uses in the grant the county intends to use for the 8 million.

Please stop using words to manipulate our community, I think it is time to listen to Benjamin Franklin’s famous words - Well done is better than well said!
Thank You,
Issa Ajlouny
President of SAFER San Jose
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FW: CALL TO ACTION - Monterey/Bernal EIH site (Potential County Purchase/Jail Diversion Program)
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:47 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <
From: Hanh Truong <
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2024 1:12 AM
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Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
< Cohen, David < Davis, Dev
< Ortiz, Peter < Doan, Bien <
Foley, Pam < Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra
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Subject: CALL TO ACTION - Monterey/Bernal EIH site (Potential County Purchase/Jail Diversion Program) Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear City Officer,
· Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius · Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground
· No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. · When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes · Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already Hanh Truong
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FW: No !! to Unlocked Jail!
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Subject: No !! to Unlocked Jail!
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hello
—Please stop singleing out our community to ‘Dump’ on!
>>> No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community.

Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
!!!! My family does not feel safe in our own community!!!! MATT, you visit with party’s and pencils,and say how great we are and then shovel more homeless to SouthSJ!
Enough is enough !
Please stop the tiny homes here!
27 years here> showing downhill progress people…..

Pamela Fasan
Homeowner
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FW: Enough - Stop Jail Diversion and Tiny homes in our community City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 8:46 AM
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From: Marcelo Chistik <
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2024 3:53 AM
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Subject: Enough - Stop Jail Diversion and Tiny homes in our community Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important I am very concerned for safety in my Santa Teresa neighborhood. Once a very nice community, it is not safe any longer. Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the homeless, Enough is enough!! We have done excessively more than the other districts. When will this stop? Please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground. D2 and D10 must be recognized for doing their share of supporting tiny homes. Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already! Respectfully,
Marcelo Chistik
Santa Teresa Neighborhood
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FW: Jail Diversion Program D2 & D10
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:42 AM
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From: Tina T <
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2024 5:49 AM
To: Mayor Matt Mahan <
Cc:

Subject: Jail Diversion Program D2 & D10
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Mayor Mahan and San Jose Government Officials,
I am both an elementary teacher and a mother of teenage daughters. The very LAST thing we want or need in our neighborhood is housing for inmates and law breakers. We have already felt the negative effects of all the homeless encampments around our homes. Our neighborhood has already done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. My family does not feel safe in our own community. Please let the other districts in San Jose and our county do their share of housing those who need extra support.

We are requesting that you do NOT convert the tiny homes off Monterey Road and Bernal into temporary JAIL units.

Thank you,
Tina Tabuchi
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FW: No to D2/D10 Jail diversion program and pathetic state of our district City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 8:39 AM
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From: Sankar K <
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2024 6:05 AM
To: Mahan, Matt < Kamei, Rosemary < Jimenez,
Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
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Subject: No to D2/D10 Jail diversion program and pathetic state of our district Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Mayor & city officials,
Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. So please;
• Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless • You are making a bad situation worse
• Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share • My family does not feel safe in our own community
• City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
• When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground • No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. • When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood • D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes • Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already -Sankar
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FW: Hell NO to D2/D10 Jail diversion program and pathetic state of our district City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 8:44 AM
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From: Shobha S <
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2024 6:08 AM
To: Mahan, Matt < Kamei, Rosemary < Jimenez,
Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
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Subject: Hell NO to D2/D10 Jail diversion program and pathetic state of our district Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Mayor & city officials,
Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. So please;
• Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless • You are making a bad situation worse
• Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share • My family does not feel safe in our own community
• City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
• When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground • No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. • When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood • D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes • Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already -Shobha
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FW: Oppose Jail Diversion Site in Our Neighborhoods
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Fri 9/6/2024 8:37 AM
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From: Jackie Rose <
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2024 7:12 AM
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Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
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Subject: Oppose Jail Diversion Site in Our Neighborhoods Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important This email is to show my opposition to the constructing a jail diversion site in our neighborhood.

Why:
· Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· You are making a bad situation worse
· My family does not feel safe in our own community
· When will this stop, please find other locations we have done our share · No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes Please add my name to the petition!!
Thank you,
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FW: Analyzing the Community's Concerns Regarding Homelessness City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 9:01 AM
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From: Maria Magallon <
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2024 8:53 AM
To: Mahan, Matt < Jimenez, Sergio < Candelas,
Domingo < Torres, Omar < Cohen, David
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Subject: Analyzing the Community's Concerns Regarding Homelessness Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Key Concerns:

Overburdened: The community feels they have already taken on a disproportionate share of homeless services.

Safety Concerns: Residents are worried about their personal safety due to the concentration of tiny homes in their neighborhood.

Inconsistent City Policies: The community perceives the city as being hypocritical, promoting tiny homes in one area while selling them in another.

Lack of Equity: Residents believe other districts should also contribute to homeless services.

Possible Solutions:

1. Fair Distribution: The city should implement a more equitable distribution of tiny homes across different districts.

2. Increased Support Services: Providing additional resources like mental health counseling, job training, and substance abuse treatment can help address the root causes of homelessness.

3. Community Involvement: Encourage community involvement in the planning and implementation of homeless services to foster trust and understanding.

4. Alternative Housing Solutions: Explore other housing options, such as permanent supportive housing or rapid rehousing programs.

5. Safety Measures: Implement safety measures, such as increased police presence or community watch programs, to address residents' concerns.

Additional Considerations:

Data Driven Approach: Use data to identify areas with the greatest need for homeless services and allocate resources accordingly.
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Long-Term Solutions: Focus on long-term solutions to address homelessness, such as affordable housing initiatives and economic development.

Communication and Transparency: Maintain open communication with residents and be transparent about the city's plans and progress.

By addressing these concerns and implementing appropriate solutions, the city can work towards a more equitable and effective approach to homelessness.
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once again go unaddressed.  What is frustrating is the fact that there is no CSJ body or mechanism that can be held accountable for achieving a distribution balance or detail efforts to increase buildouts in low participation districts or areas of districts assumed as "off limits".  For example, D10 (South), Almaden Valley South of Coleman Avenue.

D2 & D10 residents await your efforts in Chambers to address an see through a council motion that results in a 2024 formation of a city staffed task force, committee or mechanism that can answer to and be held accountable for achieving city-wide Equitable Distribution Sincerely,
Mark Idemoto (D10 North)
On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 05:08:15 PM PDT, Murgesh Navar < wrote:

Dear City Officials,
I am writing to express my deep concerns about the proposed sale of the tiny homes site near Monterey and Bernal roads to Santa Clara County for a jail diversion program. As a resident of District 2, I feel it's crucial to address several pressing issues:
* Unfair Burden: Nearly 50% of SJ's tiny homes are within 1 mile of us. Enough is enough. * Safety Concerns: The jail diversion program threatens our community's security. * Mixed Messages: You ask us to accept more tiny homes, then sell existing ones. This is unacceptable. * Oversaturation: We accepted the needy as neighbors, now you cannot rehabilitate convicts in those tiny homes. Our neighborhood can't be the dumping ground for most of SJ's homeless services. * Lack of Recognition: D2 and D10 have done more than their fair share. It's time others step up. * Deceptive Communication: The recent meeting flyer omitting "jail diversion" felt misleading and eroded trust. This is a betrayal.
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FW: Monterey/Bernal EIH site
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From: Chris Bischoff <
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2024 9:30 AM
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Foley, Pam < Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra
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Subject: Monterey/Bernal EIH site
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hello all,
No unlocked Jail in our community!
PLEASE! No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community! PLEASE! Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the homeless! Thank you,
Chris Bischoff
Resident of Basking Ridge development
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FW: My family does not feel safe in our own community
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Fri 9/6/2024 10:02 AM
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From: Sathya D <
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2024 9:40 AM
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Subject: My family does not feel safe in our own community Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important --When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. 9/9/24, 11:15 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ AAMkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MTc0NwAu… 1/1 Public Record: 104
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FW: Jail Diversion Program- STOP!
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Fri 9/6/2024 10:02 AM
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From: Paul & Pooja Jansen <
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2024 9:51 AM
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Subject: Jail Diversion Program- STOP!
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear City Officials,
I am writing to express my deep concerns about the proposed sale of the tiny homes site near Monterey and Bernal roads to Santa Clara County for a jail diversion program. As a resident of District 2, I feel it's crucial to address several pressing issues Unfair Burden: Nearly 50% of SJ's tiny homes are within 1 mile of us. Enough is enough.

How is it that no other distract could possibly share the responsibility to house the homeless in our community? It is shameful that the other districts have 0% tiny home population. Further it’s not a matter of pre-existing services to assist them There is little here in D2 or D10
Safety Concerns The jail diversion program threatens our community's security Having homeless here is one thing, but having those that are specifically having legal complications on-top of substance abuse and mental illness is just too much of a risk.

Mixed Messages You ask us to accept more tiny homes, then sell existing ones Oversaturation We accepted the needy as neighbors, now you cannot rehabilitate convicts in those tiny homes Our family has been here since 2019. I can tell you that since you started building tiny-homes here- without community approval using emergency covid reasoning- the number of homeless walking around in our neighborhood and our shopping centers have increased exponentially. I never saw human waste on our evening walks prior to them being built, now it’s a daily occurrence. Now you want to bring convicts as well. You tell us everything will be OK, just like you did when they are built, but that wasn’t the case. Now, how will our homes even be safe?!? Who is caring for us??? Are you???Anybody??? Somebody??? Where are our votes and tax dollars going??? Are your promises just empty and meaningless??
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Lack of Recognition: D2 and D10 have done more than their fair share. It's time others step up.

Deceptive Communication: The recent meeting flyer omitting "jail diversion" felt misleading and eroded trust. This is a betrayal We demand:

1. Halt this proposal immediately.

2. Stop repurposing the tiny homes in our area. Operate them for the original purpose as promised.

3. Find alternative locations in other districts- D2 and D10 have had enough.

4. Recognize our community's contributions and limit further impositions.

5. Prioritize safety and quality of life for ALL San Jose residents equally.

There are so many young families here in our district putting their life savings into the purchasing of a home with the hope of a safe community. We feel overwhelmed and unheard. It's time for other areas of SJ to do their part.

I can firmly say that enough is enough. You, as VOTED politicians, represent all people of San Jose. All people of San Jose need to participate in helping to take care of or community. Those districts with 0% contribution need to step up. If that does not happen, do not expect to continue to receive VOTES to continue your biased agendas.

We expect and demand prompt action on these critical issues.

Paul Jansen & Pooja Stacey Jansen
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FW: Stop the Jail Diversion plan in South San Jose
City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 10:03 AM
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From: Pun Wing <
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2024 9:53 AM
To: City Clerk <
Subject: Stop the Jail Diversion plan in South San Jose You don't often get email from Learn why this is important To whom this may concern,
Please stop the Jail Diversion plan and homeless placements in South San Jose. Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. My family does not feel safe in our own community. We bought a beautiful home in a wonderful community. Now I hear burglary, robbing, harassment every few days in our community. I do not want to hear about how the city would increase security in the community. It has gotten worse and worse. Enough is enough. I urge you to let the remaining districts do their share and also find other solutions.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
Wing Pun, resident of Santa Teresa
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On Fri, Sep 6, 2024, 7:12 AM Jackie Rose < wrote:

This email is to show my opposition to the constructing a jail diversion site in our neighborhood. Why:
· Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· You are making a bad situation worse
· My family does not feel safe in our own community
· When will this stop, please find other locations we have done our share · No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes Please add my name to the petition!!
Thank you,
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FW: Stop the "diversion" project in our community for good! City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 11:01 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <
From: Nina Convey <
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2024 10:41 AM
To: Mahan, Matt < Kamei, Rosemary < Jimenez,
Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
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Foley, Pam < Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra
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Subject: Stop the "diversion" project in our community for good! You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hello All,
As a member of South San Jose community I urge you all to cancel this CRAZY project for good. If your thought process is based on the fact that you personally don't live here and don't care about the place and people who pay taxes, then this thinking is flawed. District 10 and District 2 has nearly 50% of tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius of our homes. We don't feel safe any more, shopping at Lucky and other shops is really dangerous now, bad incidents happen here every other day. And now you want to install an unlocked jail? Please stop! No more tiny homes or repurposing any area in our community. Show a little respect and fairness for people who voted for you.

Thank you
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FW: Jail Diversion
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Fri 9/6/2024 11:39 AM
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From: Augusto <
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2024 11:35 AM
To: City Clerk <
Subject: Jail Diversion
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hello City Clerk, please ee my concerns below on this topic.

This can not be allowed to go through
My family does not feel safe in our own community
Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already Thank you for dropping this pursuit
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FW: Jail diversion site in south San Jose
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Fri 9/6/2024 12:00 PM
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From: Evelyn Taravella <
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2024 11:58 AM
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Subject: Fwd: Jail diversion site in south San Jose
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From: Evelyn Taravella <
Date: September 6, 2024 at 11:49:23 AM PDT
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Subject: Jail diversion site in south San Jose
Dear Mr Mayor: this proposed jail diversion site Is a very bad idea. We already have too many homeless in our neighborhood. We have done our share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% off the tiny homes in San Jose within a one mile radius. Stop using our community as a dumping ground for most of the homeless or jailed people. Please find other locations instead of our area. How about one in your area?
Evelyn Taravella
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FW: Concerns About the Jail Diversion Program and Tiny Homes Expansion City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 12:01 PM
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Subject: Concerns About the Jail Diversion Program and Tiny Homes Expansion Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hello everyone,
Yesterday, I read an article in the Mercury News about the Jail Diversion Program, and I feel compelled to express my concerns. I believe the plan being proposed for South San Jose is not in the best interest of our community. While I understand the city's efforts to address homelessness, it seems contradictory to ask our neighborhood to accommodate even more tiny homes when we’ve already contributed significantly—nearly 50% of San Jose’s tiny homes are within a one-mile radius of our area.

Residents in the neighborhood are increasingly reporting incidents like car break ins and stolen mail or parcels, and adding more tiny homes seems to exacerbate the problem rather than solve it.

I urge the city to reconsider this approach and explore more balanced solutions. Our community has already done its part, and it’s time for others to share the responsibility.

Best regards,
Mahen
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Subject: Monterey/Bernal EIH site (Potential County Purchase/Jail Diversion Program) Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important To whom it may concern:

As a resident of the Basking Ridge neighborhood, I urgently implore you to stop the sale and repurposing of this EIH site. This is a mile from where my kids go to school, and with school shootings on the rise, I absolutely cannot tolerate a jail diversion campus for criminals and the mentally ill here. There are 3 past examples where shooters came from jail diversion programs. It’s crazy that anyone would intentionally put our youth at risk. Additionally, the current homeless shelter is a working solution. Why change that?? Thank you,
Jane Horvath
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FW: Objection to Jail Diversion program
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Subject: Objection to Jail Diversion program
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hi All,
I am a resident of the Basking Ridge community, and I would like to express my objection to having jail diversion in our area. I do not feel safe with offenders living in our community. I believe we should have a more secure and restricted area for such individuals, but it should be an isolated zone, rather than placing it near child-friendly neighborhoods.

Regards,
Gaurav Dey
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FW: Concerns about the jail diversion program at Monterey/Bernal EIH site City Clerk <
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Subject: Concerns about the jail diversion program at Monterey/Bernal EIH site Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Our neighborhood has contributed more than their fair share for helping with homelessness. Using masked language to avoid scrutiny in selling the site to house people with criminal records is a slap in the face and goes counter to the goal of supporting homeless people without criminal records as was originally claimed for this site.

Our community is outrageous at this proposal. Please go back to acting in good faith and transparency.

Thanks
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FW: No Unlocked Jail in my neighborhood
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Fri 9/6/2024 2:12 PM
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From: MARY PAQUET <
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Subject: No Unlocked Jail in my neighborhood
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important I am appalled at the cavalier treatment of my neighborhood by Santa Clara County San Jose, and by the insulting statements made by Susan Ellenberg and county officials in the Mercury News. Notice one quote, “the clientele will not change much.” Notice that it will change. Tiny homes were forced into our area to help the homeless.

Now using deceitful tactics, you are attempting to turn one site into an unlocked jail, while continuing to build additional tiny homes. We have almost 50% of tiny homes within a few miles of my house. Now the city is both telling us to accept more tiny homes and then selling some for a different purpose! Meanwhile through gerrymandering, my neighborhood was moved to District 10 in a clever attempt to divide and conquer. I live a mere block from District 2, and my vote has been diluted. We refuse to be divided on this matter.

I have lived in my home for 47 years in a very beautiful neighborhood next to Santa Teresa County Park. Now I hope I am safe when I go to my gym at 6:30 in the morning and to the supermarket. Stop using our neighborhood as a dumping ground. Enough is enough. Let other districts do their share.

As the old saying goes, “Walk a mile in my shoes.” I suggest you start placing tiny homes and participants in the jail diversion program in your own neighborhood.

Mary Paquet
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FW: Stop destroying South San Jose
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Fri 9/6/2024 2:11 PM
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Subject: Stop destroying South San Jose
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important To All of you,
Enough is enough!!
We don’t need more delinquents in our neighborhoods. We want to feel safe, we want our neighborhoods to look pretty. • Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius • Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless • You are making a bad situation worse • Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share • My family does not feel safe in our own community • City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some • When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground • No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. • When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood • D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes • Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already Janet Martínez
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We would like to bring our strong objection to the Jail Diversion program in our community, as our community has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. As long time residents, this kind of programs didn’t improve the situation in our district, but rather made it worse where it’s no longer possible to walk safely on sidewalks due to individuals under influence and trash all over the place. Bringing convicted felons into our neighborhood is not a solution to our already complicated and unsafe environment. We need solutions that actually improve quality of life in our community and proposed move is totally opposite.

Thank you,
Vladimir and Maria Pavlov
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FW: Jail Diversion Program
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Fri 9/6/2024 2:15 PM
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Subject: Jail Diversion Program
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius • Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless
• You are making a bad situation worse • Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share
• My family does not feel safe in our own community
• City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
• When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground • No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community.
• When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood • D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes • Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already 9/9/24, 11:22 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ AAMkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MTc0NwAu… 1/2 Public Record: 120
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FW: High Concern for Jail Diversion Program in District 2 and 10 City Clerk <
Fri 9/6/2024 2:15 PM
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From: Winnie lai <
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Subject: High Concern for Jail Diversion Program in District 2 and 10 You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hi,
Our family recently heard of the plan for the county to use a housing site for a jail diversion program very close out our home.

This had raised alarming concerns for our family and our neighborhood.

As a mom of two young children with a disable husband, I am already devastated that the county put in tiny homes within walking distance from our home. I am so scare for the safety of my children that I do not even let them play in the park next to our house anymore. After the tiny homes were built, our park has been damaged with burned picnic table, play structure with roof destroyed, fast food trash left everywhere in the play structure, etc. I can bare no energy to run after my children in the park to make sure they do not get hurt, and take care of the consequence if they get hurt - when the park is supposed to be a safe place for children to run around! My neighbors used to have their children walk or bike to school, and of course everyone has stopped since our neighborhood is unsafe now. Then yet, our district kept getting more and more tiny home getting build. That has not stop, because now there are plans of putting a jail diversion in our neighborhood.

I do not understand why our neighborhood is chosen to take care of majority of the business in supporting homelessness, we cover nearly 50% of tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius.

Moreover, I do not understand why the situation is getting worse by any attempt to build jail diversion. Many family use life time investment and loans to purchase our house here, we also pay property tax like all the other districts. All we request is to have a safe community for our children, but it feels like that is not even heard. Life is already very difficult, and yet more dangerous problems are forced onto us.
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I sincerely hope this email made it to a county representative who understand how much our community has been destroyed, and please help to stop the madness.

Thank you
Winnie Lai
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FW: Housing situation
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D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes · Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already Thank you,
Kendra Lueke
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This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes · Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already Thank you,
Ana Villareal
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FW: No Jail diversion in D2/D10
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Fri 9/6/2024 4:47 PM
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Subject: No Jail diversion in D2/D10
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important I am pasting a slide from the county on who is going to live there (Are you seriously thinking of dumping these high risk criminals into our neighborhood? Don't give us lecture on steps you will take to protect us. You have already failed in your duty and why should we trust you again? Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. So please; • Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless • You are making a bad situation worse
• Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share • My family does not feel safe in our own community
• City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some • When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground • No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. • When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood • D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes • Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already -Sankar
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FW: Please stop jail diversion program near Los Paseos
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Subject: Please stop jail diversion program near Los Paseos You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hi City Clerk,
Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius.

Please Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless.

No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in community.

Best Regards,
Eric Lee
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FW: Homeless issues
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Subject: Homeless issues
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Good afternoon,
As a community member
These are some of concerns:
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share Thank you,
Shermin Parivar
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Subject: On the Tiny Home Situation - Los Paseos/Santa Teresa Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hey Matt,
My name is Nico Fasan, I'm one of the residents of the Los Paseos Santa Teresa community, and a graduate of Bellarmine, like yourself. I live with my mom, another one of your constituents you've heard from recently.

I understand my neighborhood (and likely the surrounding communities) has been organizing an email campaign regarding the tiny homes in and around Santa Teresa. I understand that there are talking points handed out, but I would like to craft my own message that I feel is more personal and coming from what I hope you agree is a more reasonable perspective.

My Bellarmine upbringing helped me understand, at least in part, the complications on the subject of homelessness, and some of the particular difficulties we face in the Bay Area.

As someone born on the millennial/Gen Z border, I refuse to be one of the NIMBYs you've heard from recently. I still feel like what I've heard about this situation is enough for me to speak up and help discuss the subject in a constructive manner.

After returning from college, and especially after the COVID pandemic, there's been a sharp uptick of less fortunate individuals. I cannot blame them at all. The economy has not favored us, though the weather continues to. While I myself am fortunate to currently have a well-paying job and could move to a more affluent part of town, the reason I live with my mom is to help her keep the house I grew up in. She can't afford it by herself.

When I was growing up in this Los Paseos neighborhood, homeless people were virtually nonexistent. There's one man who has gone in and out of treatment facilities for years, but aside from him, I can't think of any regulars.

Most of them kept to themselves, stayed out of the way, and eventually "moved on" in the various methods, good and bad, that that phrase can manifest as. I used to be able to walk to the local pool and back, even during the 9/9/24, 8:59 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/3 Public Record: 127
darkest hours of night (being a delinquent teen) and not see anything untoward. I'm now a 6'2", 200lb guy. There should be a record of me calling the police two or three years ago regarding some people that were definitely trying to stop me, and not in a friendly way. I don't do my evening runs in the neighborhood anymore.

Around the corner of my house there is a strip mall of sorts. When I was a kid, it was full of businesses that my family visited regularly. Now, there's less reason to, due to a general vagrancy that I feel the area has. Despite being right next to my neighborhood, which I feel is well off (all things considered), I would describe this area as run down. Anecdotally, I've heard of friends' vehicles being broken into as well as general theft in the area, but I have no evidence to back this up.

Across the street, there's a great Lucky's supermarket. I go there to get food when I don't need bulk items from Costco. It was an Albertson's when I was younger, but the change was purely cosmetic from my point of view. It has suffered a string of shoplifting so extensive they have new security gates in place, and they entirely closed off one entry to the building. There's always one or two people hanging around the nearby gas station asking for money.

I don't think that the uptick in suspicious people and crime is directly related to the tiny homes (that I've only recently found out about). Without any information to back this up, I would even guess that our situation would be much worse without these homes.

There are a ton of encampments in the surrounding area. You can see them on the on-ramps to the highways, on Great Oaks by Costco, down the street from my house near the Jack-in-the-Box, any direction away from the neighborhoods themselves, really. But, you know that this isn't a localized problem.

I think these homes need to be built. I don't know if our neighborhood is the right place to build them, we already have some. We definitely have space for more, but I'm sure space could be found in any neighborhood in the city.

I will leave that for your more emotional constituents to argue, as I believe only it's a partial solution to the problem.

If we have tiny homes already, are they being fully utilized? If not, they need to be. As I've mentioned, I could walk outside and shake hands with a homeless person within five minutes in any direction.

If they are fully utilized, we need to build more. Please make sure the city is bearing this burden equally. I think that is the main concern of our neighborhood, and I can't say I disagree with their concerns. We're not the most affluent part of San Jose, and it damn well feels like it's becoming a dumping ground, even if that's not the truth of it. If there are homes being built in other locales, you need to be vocal about this.

Please make sure that the police are doing their jobs. Regardless if the housing is built here or not, the police are too reactive. There are hotspots for crime around the area, would having police visibly nearby help with that? This is not my expertise, so I apologize if my suggestions are naive. I hope you understand my intent.

Are improved social programs part of your long term plan? Tiny homes are temporary solutions. I wouldn't even call them solutions, but they can help with the symptoms for now.

Matt, I want to live here for the rest of my life, situation permitting. I'm not one of the people here concerned about their property value so that they can sell it when they retire and go somewhere where PGE doesn't sodomize them. I want to keep this house. I want to live in it. I really wouldn't mind dying in it one day. I will not do any of these if I no longer feel safe in the neighborhood I grew up in.

You're a busy guy, and I apologize that this email ended up being more lengthy than I hoped. I don't expect you to be the one that reads it. I would be more than happy to have this discussion over email, over the phone, or even in person. There's a lot that I don't understand, and I'm sure that applies to the more reactionary people of this neighborhood. My stance is that being willing to have this conversation would be hugely beneficial. 9/9/24, 8:59 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 2/3 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

I hope you, your family, and your staff are doing well. I don't envy your position, and am grateful for the work you do for our community as a whole.

Go Bells,
Nico
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Subject: Re: Jail Diversion Program
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Please keep our community safe! Our community has already been unfairly inundated with homeless housing.

Now a proposal to use the existing housing for a jail diversion program further compounds the problem by putting our community at greater risk. A more viable option would be to put the program in a less populated area that is not close to schools and homes. Please do not allow the jail diversion program in our community! Candace Owings, Los Paseos resident
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FW: Against repurposing Tiny homes
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From: Mauricio Julian <
Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2024 10:07 PM
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Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
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Subject: Against repurposing Tiny homes
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hi Mayor Matt Mahan and City council members,
It’s really disappointing that Sam Licardo and Sergio Jimenez pushed so much for the tiny homes in Monterey and Bernal and also the Rue Ferrari location and the amount of encampments right in front of Monterey and Bernal keeps growing up. Not to mention all the encampments near Lowe’s or the ones on the highway entrance from Santa Teresa to Highway 85 southbound.

Are those tiny homes really helping? And now the County wants to take over and repurpose the tiny homes! Enough, none other district has accepted to do their part sharing a location.

Totally unacceptable and I strongly oppose to the county suggestion to repurpose.

When are we going to see accountability on these projects built with tax money and not really showing any progress after more than a year of operation.

We want solutions, no more pushing to options without a long term plan! Kind Regards,
Mauricio Julian
Los Paseos Resident
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in potential danger and never take accountability for. Just because you all are in positions of power, that does not make us inferior to you.

Sincerely,
A VERY unhappy neighbor.

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FW: Jail Diversion Program
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From: Arun Vaidyanath <
Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2024 11:41 PM
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Subject: Jail Diversion Program
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Dear City Council Members,
Ie am against the sale of the Tiny Homes on Monterey and Bernal to the County for a Jail Diversion Program. District 10 and 2 already have an outsize burden when it comes to sheltering the homeless population in tiny homes. I feel like this has brought crime and more homeless tents to the area rather than helping to improve the situation. The other districts need to step up and share the burden. Please do not add any more tiny homes or repurpose the ones that are here for a jail diversion program. This sale of the Tiny homes to the County would make my family feel very unsafe in our home and it is unsafe for the schools in the area as well.

Thank you,
Arun Vaidyanath
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Please stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the San Jose area homeless - no more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share.

Sincerely,
Randy Enos
Basking Ridge Community
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FW: Strong Opposition to Proposed Sale of Monterey/Bernal EIH City Clerk <
Mon 9/9/2024 8:17 AM
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From: Justin Bentajado <justi
Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2024 7:31 AM
To: Mahan, Matt <Matt.

Cc: Kamei, Rosemary < Jimenez, Sergio <
Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar < Cohen,
David < Davis, Dev < Ortiz, Peter
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Subject: Strong Opposition to Proposed Sale of Monterey/Bernal EIH Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hi Mayor Mahan,
As a D10 resident, I am aligned with many neighbors in opposition to the proposed sale of the Monterey/Bernal EIH to the County. Here are the reasons as others have shared as well:
· Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground · No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. · When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes · Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already Thanks for your time.
-Justin
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FW: South San Jose Wants Pickleball Courts, Not Criminals Who Just Got Out Of Court! City Clerk <
Mon 9/9/2024 8:17 AM
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From: Raul Lopez <
Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2024 7:32 AM
To: Mahan, Matt <Matt. Kamei, Rosemary < Jimenez,
Sergio < Candelas, Domingo < Torres, Omar
< Cohen, David < Davis, Dev
< Ortiz, Peter <Peter.Orti Doan, Bien <
Foley, Pam < Batra, Arjun < Cranford, Sandra
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Subject: South San Jose Wants Pickleball Courts, Not Criminals Who Just Got Out Of Court! You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION FOR ALL DISTRICTS!!!
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1) Our neighborhood has done our share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
2) Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the unhoused 3) You are making a bad situation worse
4) Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share 5) Our families do not feel safe in their own neighborhood 6) The city is talking from both sides of its mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
7) When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground 8) No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. 9) When will the city stop building most of its tiny homes in South San Jose 10) D2 and D10 must be recognized for doing their share of supporting tiny homes .

Raul Lopez
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FW: D2 and D10 tiny homes
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From: james kinker <
Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2024 8:44 AM
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Subject: D2 and D10 tiny homes
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No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. · When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes · Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already Sent from my iPad
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FW: Stop the Harmful Jail Diversion Program Now!
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Mon 9/9/2024 8:17 AM
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From: LeAnne Jain <
Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2024 8:57 AM
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Subject: Stop the Harmful Jail Diversion Program Now!
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Dear City Council,
I am furious about your plans to push forward with the jail diversion program in our neighborhood.

This program is a disaster waiting to happen and will only make our community worse. We’re already dealing with rising crime and safety concerns with the tiny homes that you have created —this will just add to the chaos.

Your blatant disregard for our objections and the negative impact of this program is unacceptable. It’s clear you’re not listening to the people who actually live here. We don’t want this program, and you have no right to impose it on us.

I demand that you immediately halt any plans to implement this program. Our neighborhood deserves better, and it’s your job to ensure our safety, not add to our problems.

Act now and stop this nonsense. I am a mom of two little girls and each of you will be responsible for any harm to them in the future because of this program.

Angrily,
LeAnne Jain
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FW: Tiny Homes Jail Diversion
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Mon 9/9/2024 8:17 AM
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From: M. Ladasky <
Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2024 9:19 AM
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Subject: Tiny Homes Jail Diversion
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hello San Jose Government,
I am writing this to express my extreme displeasure and objection to turn tiny homes in my neighborhood into a jail diversion facility. There are a myriad of reasons to site from safety, to the iniquity of distribution of tiny homes, etc. I am sure many people have expressed those directly.

I would like to share a bit of a different experience. Up until now, I have been supportive of programs that have tried to deal with hard issues like the unhoused, and tried to be anti "not in my backyard." Peoples arguments against these programs were based in fear and the potential for bad things that mostly did not manifest.

However, this decision is beyond ridiculous. It now appears that the attempts to solve a problem were a ruse. Was this the plan all along? Play on the heart strings of well minded citizens to established an unplanned correctional facility in their neighborhood?
I have been a resident in here since 1980 and have always felt comfortable and have accepted the city's changes, good and bad.

My wife no longer feels safe in my childhood neighbor and we are seriously considering leaving San Jose, and most likely leaving California.

Know that you have lost my support for any future social programs and in you as legislators.

This initiative cannot be entertained.

Michael Ladasky
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FW: Our Community Says NO to Jail Diversion Program Located in South San Jose City Clerk <
Mon 9/9/2024 8:16 AM
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From: STEVEN ARSHOP <
Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2024 9:29 AM
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Subject: Our Community Says NO to Jail Diversion Program Located in South San Jose You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hello Leaders of San Jose,
I'm sure you've been receiving many emails on this subject, and I too would like to express my opinion and concerns.

San Jose District 10 already has a disproportional amount of tiny homes in our community compared to other districts in this city. Our community leaders now want to replace the "homeless" residents in these tiny homes with Jail Diversion residents in an area that is poorly equipped to handle it.

Are you selecting District 10 because it's the furthest away from City Hall - out of sight and out of mind? There are plenty of other vacant or neglected properties in downtown San Jose and in the industrial zones that are better suited to handle the jail out-mate population! What happens to the current residents in the tiny homes? Do you just let them go free to wander about in our neighborhood?
Placing Jail Diversion residents in an unsecured facility is a safety threat to our community! Crime will continue go up, property values will be affected, and you don't have the resources to increase security and ensure our neighbors will be protected. Drive down Bernal Road or Monterey Highway and look how the homeless blight has already impacted our community. Do you think having criminals walking around in our neighborhood will help the situation? Sincerely,
Steve Arshop
286 N. Creek Dr.
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FW: Stop Jail Diversion Program in our neighborhood!
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Mon 9/9/2024 8:16 AM
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From: Jeesun Lim <
Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2024 10:25 AM
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Subject: Stop Jail Diversion Program in our neighborhood! You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Our neighborhood, Los Paseo in SJ has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius.Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless.

My family does not feel safe in our own community. Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already.

Thank you.

Jeesun Lim
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FW: Sale of EIH to Santa Clara County
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From: dennis watson <
Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2024 4:07 PM
To: City Clerk <
Subject: Sale of EIH to Santa Clara County
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I am asking you to vote no on the sale of the EIH located at Monterey and Bernal to house convicted criminals in our neighborhood. Our area has already done more than any other to provide housing for the homeless. This Jail Diversion Program should be housed at the Santa Clara County fairgrounds, not in our neighborhoods nears schools and our homes. I am sure if this were proposed for your neighborhood it would be a NO vote on this.

Dennis Watson
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FW: Bernal Rd. EIH & Transformation to a Jail Diversion Facility Opposition City Clerk <
Mon 9/9/2024 8:16 AM
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Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2024 4:41 PM
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Subject: Bernal Rd. EIH & Transformation to a Jail Diversion Facility Opposition Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hello All,
We, at the EGOPIC Neighborhood Association would like to express our opposition to this transformation due to the following reasons:
1) Our neighborhood has done our share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless. Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their shares. 2) My family does not feel safe in our own community with this many homeless interim housing and now a Jail Diversion facility?
The Bernal Rd. EIH facility is fine as is. No need to change it into something that will bring more crimes into our neighborhood.

Best,
EGOPIC Neighborhood Association
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FW: Sale of EIH to Santa Clara County
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From: ckakitt <ckakitt
Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2024 4:47 PM
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Subject: Sale of EIH to Santa Clara County
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I am asking you to vote no on the sale of the EIH located at Monterey and Bernal to house convicted criminals in our neighborhood. Our area has already done more than any other to provide housing for the homeless. This Jail Diversion Program should be housed at the Santa Clara County fairgrounds, not in our neighborhoods nears schools and our homes. I am sure if this were proposed for your neighborhood it would be a NO vote on this.

Janice Watson
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FW: OPPOSITION: San Jose's New Jail Diversion Program (Monterey Rd. & Vermont St.) City Clerk <
Mon 9/9/2024 8:20 AM
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From: Renee Gardner <
Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2024 6:30 PM
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Subject: OPPOSITION: San Jose's New Jail Diversion Program (Monterey Rd. & Vermont St.) You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important September 8, 2024
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City of San Jose:

I oppose the new Jail Diversion Program at 6066 Monterey Rd., near Bernal, which accommodates 78 people, and another site on Vermont St. Changing the Monterey Rd. use from tiny homes housing to jail diversion is a dangerous proposal which fails to adequately address and eliminate the public safety risks caused by placing such facilities in the heart of residential communities. Placing such a facility on residential Vermont St. is a also significant safety risk to the community.

Moreover, the change in use is inconsistent with what our community was told when the Monterey Rd. facility was created. During a May 8, 2024 budget session, when City of San Jose staff mentioned the possibility of the sale, Budget Director Jim Shannon assured our community of this purported fact: “They would be operating them for the same purpose.”
Unfortunately, Mr. Shannon’s statement has proven to be false, because the terms of the two grants from the California Health Facilities Financing Authority, to facilitate the $8 million purchase of the tiny homes near Monterey and Bernal that can accommodate 78 people, and another site on Vermont St., indicate that both sites should be operational by the end of November 2024. 9/9/24, 8:58 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 145
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The above is extremely upsetting to our community, who first learned of the proposal a few short weeks ago, at a mid-August 2024 community meeting held less than two weeks before City Council members were scheduled to discuss the sale agreement.

In addition to the insufficient notice issues described above, I oppose the above change because the persons to be housed in these programs - located in residential areas - include those challenged by three to four extremely difficult situations:
homelessness, combined with mental health issues and/or addiction issues, combined with a history of criminal behavior. Simply put, these factors pose unacceptable safety risks to residents who reside near these facilities.

In closing, Santa Clara County is the largest landholder in Santa Clara County. As such, they have the ability to place such facilities somewhere else – away from residential neighborhoods. The parking lots across from the jail, vacant buildings owned by the County of Santa Clara, and the overwhelming glut of available, boarded-up, for sale and for lease Downtown San Jose buildings (at/near Santa Clara St. - from Market St., First St., Second St., etc.) are better places to start.

Sincerely,
R. Gardner
District 10 Resident
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FW: Objection and Concerns with Jail Diversion Program - Los Paseos Resident City Clerk <
Mon 9/9/2024 8:15 AM
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From: Kennell Sambour <
Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2024 10:05 PM
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Subject: Objection and Concerns with Jail Diversion Program - Los Paseos Resident Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Good evening,
I am writing to object to the Jail Diversion Program being proposed near our neighborhood. My wife and I are both working professionals who moved to the Los Paseos neighborhood in South San Jose in 2022, in the hopes that we had found a safe neighborhood for our young family. This measure does nothing to achieve those ends.

Our area and community have done more than their share of supporting homelessness with nearly half of the tiny homes in San Jose being placed within a mile radius, and there are a host of other communities and cities that have yet to do their share in shouldering the burden. My family already does not feel entirely safe in our neighborhood, and this proposed measure will continue to worsen these concerns.

Kennell Sambour
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Subject: Jail Diversion Site in South San Jose
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Our local government officials,
I really hope you hear my concerns and those of our neighbors in South San Jose about the County buying the Tiny Houses on Bernal and Monterey and turning them into a Jail Diversion Site.

Our neighborhood has had more than our fair share of tiny homes (with nearly half of all of San Jose's Tiny Homes located within a mile radius of our back yard). When they first went in we were promised that our neighborhood would not be negatively affected by the addition of these services to under-resourced individuals.

But the reality is that just a few years since you brought them to our neighborhood, our community has become less safe.

Our neighborhood stores now need security to deal with the increased theft that is rampant. We have mentally unstable individuals walking our residential streets. The same streets my children need to walk to get to school or to a friend's house.. Even as an adult, I don't feel safe when I encounter people who are clearly mentally ill or under the influence of something, ranting and yelling profanities out loud.

And now, you want to bring people who have been convicted of crimes into our neighborhood in the hopes that they can turn their lives around. You'll have to forgive me if I think your lofty goals are not rooted in reality.

Based on recent history, we will end up with more crime and a government who looks the other way once they get what they want.

Please stop using our neighborhood as your prefered placement for all these social services. We are doing more than our fair share already.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Doucette
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FW: Jail Diversion Site in South San Jose
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From: Gabriela Doucette <gabydoucett
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Subject: Jail Diversion Site in South San Jose
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Our local government officials,
I really hope you hear my concerns and those of our neighbors in South San Jose about the County buying the Tiny Houses on Bernal and Monterey and turning them into a Jail Diversion Site.

Our neighborhood has had more than our fair share of tiny homes (with nearly half of all of San Jose's Tiny Homes located within a mile radius of our back yard). When they first went in we were promised that our neighborhood would not be negatively affected by the addition of these services to under-resourced individuals.

But the reality is that just a few years since you brought them to our neighborhood, our community has become less safe.

Our neighborhood stores now need security to deal with the increased theft that is rampant. We have mentally unstable individuals walking our residential streets. The same streets my children need to walk to get to school or to a friend's house.. Even as an adult, I don't feel safe when I encounter people who are clearly mentally ill or under the influence of something, ranting and yelling profanities out loud.

And now, you want to bring people who have been convicted of crimes into our neighborhood in the hopes that they can turn their lives around. You'll have to forgive me if I think your lofty goals are not rooted in reality.

Based on recent history, we will end up with more crime and a government who looks the other way once they get what they want.

Please stop using our neighborhood as your prefered placement for all these social services. We are doing more than our fair share already.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Doucette
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FW: Objection to this Jail in our community
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Subject: Objection to this Jail in our community
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Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share My family does not feel safe in our own community
Hope you take these words in consideration when making your decision Best regards
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FW: No more!!
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You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. This is not fair! Kind Regards,
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FW: Halt the Jail Diversion proposal immediately
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Subject: Halt the Jail Diversion proposal immediately
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hello,
I am writing to you today to express my concerns about the Jail Diversion proposal that would be within less than a mike of my home.

First you built 50% of the tiny homes within a mile of our homes and neighborhood. Then you asked again for us to accept more tiny homes and then you sell the existing ones. Our neighborhood cannot be the dumping ground for most of San Jose unhoused for services. I have even seen them dumped here. They get out of a taxi,Uber, some sort of transportation with a plastic bag full of their belongings and walk up to the tiny homes. Why? Why do us homeowners and taxpayers have to pay more and provide more? Now, you want to release convicts into those tiny homes. What about our security,our homes when they come and vandalize them, break in or harass us while we are walking our neighborhood. I even had a neighbor alert me to the fact that one of the unhoused deficatted on the side of their home and guess who had to clean up that hazard. You are making a bad situation worse and I don't feel safe in the neighborhood that I have lived in for the last 33 years.

Thank you for taking the time to read my concens.

Jessica Cole
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FW: EIH at Monterey and Bernal sale to SCC
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From: Susan Ajlouny <
Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2024 7:58 AM
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Subject: EIH at Monterey and Bernal sale to SCC
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Mayor Mahan,
I am asking to help keep my blood pressure down by stopping all negotiations to see the EIH on Monterey Hwy and Bernal Rd, You were involved in pressuring our community to place the tiny homes there in 2020 and your song and dance to convince the neighbors is much different that your words today. We had enough tiny homes here in our community and you know we have nearly 50 % of them in San Jose. Instead of congratulating us for doing so much you now want to through more our way, Leave us alone and let us enjoy our quality of life as you do in Almaden.

Susan Ajlouny
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FW: Jail diversion program
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Mon 9/9/2024 8:29 AM
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From: Muriel Palmans <
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Subject: Jail diversion program
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Subject: Jail diversion program
HI, my family of five lives in this neighborhood since 1987. We loved this place and always felt very safe.

Things have changed dramatically this last decade.

We don't feel safe anymore. We are afraid to go on a walk in bright day light and being shout at by mentally disturbed people.

We cannot let our kids and grandkids go by themselves anymore Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground Respectfully,
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We ask that the city immediately reconsider its plans to transition tiny homes in our area into jail diversion homes. Districts 2 and 10 have already done their part. It is time for other areas to step up and for the city to find more equitable solutions instead of continuing to burden our neighborhood.

Please leave our community alone. We have given enough. It’s time for the responsibility to be shared across all districts.

Thanks,
Sherri
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We ask that the city immediately reconsider its plans to transition tiny homes in our area into jail diversion homes. Districts 2 and 10 have already done their part. It is time for other areas to step up and for the city to find more equitable solutions instead of continuing to burden our neighborhood.

Please leave our community alone. We have given enough. It’s time for the responsibility to be shared across all districts.

Thanks,
Sherri
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FW: Homeless, tiny homes
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Mon 9/9/2024 8:29 AM
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From: Rachel Redmond <
Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2024 12:15 PM
To: City Clerk <
Subject: Homeless, tiny homes
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hello, we have too much change too fast in my backyard, I don’t feel safe in my own neighborhood:
· Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground
Thanks.

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FW: Objecting to more homeless sites in Districts 10 and 2 City Clerk <
Mon 9/9/2024 8:29 AM
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From: Ellen Anderson <emabutterfl
Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2024 12:17 PM
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Subject: Objecting to more homeless sites in Districts 10 and 2 Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Dear representatives -
I live in District 10; please recognize that our District and our neighboring district, District 2, have done their share of supporting the homeless. Our neighborhood has nearly 50% of the tiny homes in San Jose within a mile radius. Enough is enough.

Local businesses are locking up their merchandise behind glass and making other structural changes to keep their property and products safe. Stop adding more sites for the homeless in our community, including but not limited to no more tiny homes, no more safe parking sites, no expansion of current sites, no safe sleeping sites, and no rezoning or repurposing tiny homes for jail diversion programs.

Come up with alternative solutions that don’t put the homeless into neighborhoods because your decisions are negatively affecting the safety and quality of life in our neighborhoods. Let the remaining districts do their FAIR share.
- Ellen Anderson, District 10 resident
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FW: South SJ Crime Increase,
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From: Chuck Thompson <
Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2024 1:07 PM
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Subject: South SJ Crime Increase,
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important SJ Leadership,
I've lived in S. SJ for 32 years and in the past 5 years I've seen open drug dealing at the corner of Bernal and Santa Teresa, homeless hassling people, panhandling and local break-ins. Local mail boxes robbed, smash and grabs ETC.

Do not place build housing for un-housed in our location, find somewhere else. How about the Rose Garden or Willow Glenn???? How about N. 1st St in the open fields off 237.

In my community, the increase of criminal activity must stop. Building housing for the homeless is only going to increase criminal behavior here. Put an end to the drug dealing and you'll stop 80+% of the crime.

Thank you,
Charles Thompson
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FW: What are you going to do about this???
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Mon 9/9/2024 8:28 AM
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Subject: What are you going to do about this???
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I'm glad somebody took a picture. I have seen this every time I drive by. These vehicles have been there for a long time already. Our area is conveniently the dumping ground.

When home owner have overgrown tree in front of their house which were not even planted by them but the city planted them and pass on the responsibilities of trimming the trees to the homeowner. They will get a notice to get it trim or they will be done by the city and they will get fine for it. When there's a car that parked on the walkway of a driveway just for a while they didn't even get a warning but being slapped with ticket of being fine right away. When there's a little bump on the walkway. they get a notice to get it fix or they will be fine. These are just a few examples of unfairness. Homeowners/Taxpayes are getting all the disadvantages while people on the street, non-taxpayers are getting all the priviledges. Where is fairness ? Where's the law protecting law abiding citizens ?
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FW: Jail diversion
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Subject: Jail diversion
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I'm glad somebody took a picture. I have seen this every time I drive by. These vehicles have been there for a long time already. Our area is conveniently the dumping ground.

When home owner have overgrown tree in front of their house which were not even planted by them but the city planted them and pass on the responsibilities of trimming the trees to the homeowner. They will get a notice to get it trim or they will be done by the city and they will get fine for it. When there's a car that parked on the walkway of a driveway just for a while they didn't even get a warning but being slapped with ticket of being fine right away. When there's a little bump on the walkway. they get a notice to get it fix or they will be fine. These are just a few examples of unfairness. Homeowners/Taxpayes are getting all the disadvantages while people on the street, non-taxpayers are getting all the priviledges. Where is fairness ? Where's the law protecting law abiding citizens ? And Now you are going to 9/9/24, 12:46 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/3 Public Record: 163
put the Jail Diversion here. We really got to put the right people to be the leaders who will be looking after the welfare of the people.
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FW: Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius ·         Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless ·         You are making a bad City Clerk <
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FW: NO to the Jail Diversion Program on District 2
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Mon 9/9/2024 8:28 AM
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From: Enric Musoll <
Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2024 3:20 PM
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Subject: NO to the Jail Diversion Program on District 2 Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I'm furious to acknowledge the idea of repurposing what are now tiny homes for the homeless into homes for a Jail Diversion Program.

Our neighborhood has done enough. I have lived in this neighborhood for 24 years and I have seen it degrading when the tiny homes came near by. I understand the need but our neighborhood has done their share, it's time to find other areas for tiny homes or any other programs of this type.

We all pay our taxes, our neighborhood can't take any more abuse from the county/city. Find other places.

A neighbor of District 2 for 24 years.

Enric
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FW: Jail Diversion Program
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Mon 9/9/2024 8:27 AM
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From: Patricia <
Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2024 3:21 PM
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Subject: Jail Diversion Program
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I have been living in the Los Paseos Neighborhood for over 20 years now.

The reason we moved here was that we felt safe here. But with all the tiny homes that has changed! And if the Jail Diversion program goes through it will only get worse.

Also as much as I support homes for the homeless I think it's not fair that about 50% of the tiny homes San Jose has, are in our neighborhood.

It is time that other parts of San Jose do their part as well! You have to find other locations for the tiny homes and the jail diversion.

Please listen to the community,
Patricia Beck
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Mon 9/9/2024 8:27 AM
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Subject: Proposed Placement Of Jail Diversion Program in South San Jose You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Dear Civic Leaders of Santa Clara County and San Jose,
I am writing to express my extreme opposition to a proposal I just learned about where the county will purchase the “tiny homes” projects off Monterey Road and Vermont Street in South San Jose and use them as part of an incarceration avoidance program for unhoused community members who’s substance abuse and behavioral/criminal activity regularly land them in jail.

I empathize with these unfortunate people whose lives have been turned upside down by mental illness, drug addiction, and homelessness. They need and deserve help. But housing them within a suburban neighborhood is not the way to safely and effectively accomplish this .

My family and I have lived in the 95139 area for over 20 years. Our home is about 2 miles from the Monterey Rd site. We have seen the sad ravages of homelessness slowly transform many parts of our neighborhood into disturbingly lawless and filthy places. The tiny homes were sold to San Jose as bringing more services. They promised to reduce homelessness outside the projects. They have actually done the exact opposite. Every bush, center divide, alleyway, shopping center, etc is now overrun with trash, tents, blue tarp villages, and drugged out people. There are clearly intoxicated and/or mentally ill people panhandling, and often angrily ranting, at the center divides at busy intersections near our shopping centers. Yesterday I stopped my car to check on a shirtless, semi-conscious, lady who had draped herself over the guard rail of the Bailey overpass as it overlooks The Charter School 9/9/24, 12:44 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 167
This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. of Morgan Hill. Fortunately she was only on drugs and wasn’t dead. She woke up once I asked if she as okay. I gave her water and told her to walk to the shade.

If the city and county have utterly failed at controlling homelessness in our area like they promised when they dumped the tiny homes here, how can they be trusted to manage drug addicted criminals with behavioral problems? There are numerous schools, children’s programs, sports programs, etc already having to deal with roving drug addicts. Please don’t let the county add known criminals to this unmanaged problem.

I beg you, please, do everything in your power to oppose this ill conceived and dangerous proposal.

Respectfully,
Matt Bond.
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Subject: City Clerk : NO TO JAIL DIVERSION IN SOUTH SAN JOSE You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hello City,
As a registered voter, natural born citizen, San Jose resident for my entire life and a successful business owner of San Jose. I still have some faith that our elected politicians will be fair and START doing what is right and fair.

As of now, our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in South San Jose, within a mile radius.

Is this fair to continue to distribute more homeless and criminals in our neighborhood? No it is not! There are other districts that are options.

If you continue to disrupt our neighborhood, there are very few options that our community is left with. We will not just standby while our neighborhood is a dumping ground for homeless and criminals. We have children, families, friends that matter to us the most and with your agenda of more homeless and criminals, we are feeling more and more unsafe!
Sincerely,
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Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Dear city leader,
A few weeks ago I went for an early morning run. I had to call 911 because two homeless people were beating each other up in the middle of Bernal Rd. It almost caused several traffic accidents.

Last week I went for another early run and I had to help a woman who had been assaulted near Bernal Rd get home safely because something terrible happened to her and she was afraid to call the police.

My neighborhood is not like this when I moved in 17 years ago and it really sucks now that I have three kids and don’t feel comfortable living here anymore.

Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. Please stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless. You are making a bad situation worse.Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share.

My family does not feel safe in our own community. Our city sidewalks are no longer safe to walk on with homeless camps still setting up shop on them.

When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground. I say no more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community.

Thank you for your understanding,
Felicia Napoli
Resident in South San Jose.
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FW: Protect my family
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Subject: Protect my family
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I am the mother of two your girls. My family does not feel safe in our own community. When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood. D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes.

Please do the right thing.

Kirstan Smith
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FW: No to prison diversion
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Subject: No to prison diversion
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Sir ,
It started with tiny homes which was pushed through in the name of covid opposing the residents wishes . Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground · No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community.

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A very concerned resident feeling cheated by the representative .

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FW: District 2 Jail Diversion Program / Please do not support City Clerk <
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Subject: District 2 Jail Diversion Program / Please do not support Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hello all,
I'm writing today to respectfully ask that you reject the proposed jail diversion program in District 2 at the Bernal and Monterey Hwy. Emergency Housing site.

My wife and I are 40+ year residents of the district and served our community for more than 10 years as board members of the Silverleaf Neighborhood Association. We have had good relationships with they Mayors office and past council members Forrest Williams and Ash Kalra. We believe the current council and leadership is not representing our district in ways that benefit the community. Our quality of life has declined considerably in recent years with decisions to implement temporary homeless dwellings and the magnet effect that draws more troubled individuals into our community.

I will not pretend to speak for everyone in our Silverleaf community of 900+ homes. I can only state from all of the neighbors I've spoken with that they believe their quality of life has declined. They further believe our district has seen more than it's fair share of unpopular decisions implemented compared to other districts.

Thanks for your time and consideration.

Please support us in reversing this trend.

Brian O'Neill
Silverleaf Neighborhood
District 2
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FW: South San Jose Jail Diversion Program
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Subject: South San Jose Jail Diversion Program
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I live in the Silver Leaf neighborhood just above where the jail diversion housing is planned and am against this plan. It is bad enough we have homeless people living at that location now, as well as in tents surrounding the area as they have easy access to our neighborhood. Our neighbors report on a regular basis homeless people wandering through the neighborhood and stealing from houses (sometimes with their shopping carts). I do not feel safe even now to take a walk alone in my neighborhood and having inmates with easy access to our neighborhood would make me feel even less safe. Also, the cost of this housing program is outrageous, considering these inmates are a detriment to society and do not deserve such an expense for their housing.

South San Jose is a nice location with open space and has potential to be improved upon with better retailers and better upkeep of the area. It is too bad that the City has allowed the homeless and low income housing to take over the area, which has allowed South San Jose to deteriorate. Please reject this plan and consider another option away from neighborhoods to house these inmates.

Thanks.

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A concerned law abiding citizen,
Padam Jain
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FW: Stop dumping homeless in my neighborhood
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Subject: Stop dumping homeless in my neighborhood
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground · No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. · When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes · Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already Oscar Guillen
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FW: Jail diversion program
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From: Daniel Palmans <
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Subject: Jail diversion program
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important HI, my family of five lives in this neighborhood since 1987. We loved this place and always felt very safe.

Things have changed dramatically this last decade.

We don't feel safe anymore. We are afraid to go on a walk in bright day light and being shout at by mentally disturbed people.

We can not let our kids and grand kids go by themselves anymore Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground Respectfully,
Daniel Palmans
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FW: Tiny homes
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Mon 9/9/2024 8:32 AM
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From: June Okano <
Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2024 9:10 AM
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Subject: Tiny homes
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important City Clerk
· Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· My family does not feel safe in our own community
· When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood June Okano
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FW: District 10 Bernal @ Monterey Proposal
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Subject: District 10 Bernal @ Monterey Proposal
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important I am writing to you regarding the sale of the property at Bernal @ Monterey to Santa Clara County. This sale would lead to the conversion of tiny homes for the unhoused to an non-essential jail housing area.

My family and I have lived in what was formerly District 2, now District 10 since 1979. We raised our four children here. During that time we have had multiple opportunities to relocate. We choice to stay and raise our children in this quiet area near parks and neighborhood schools. In recent years our safe streets, parks, the purposeful open space areas of our neighborhood have taken on more that our fair share of changes. These changes are rapidly filling in every available open space with a power plant, multiple areas for transitional unhoused including tiny homes, motor/trailer home areas and now the possibility of open jail housing. Until now, I have remained silent.

I recognize the unhoused problem does not have an easy solution. With a population of over 970,000 and an unhoused population of less than 6,800 (1/3 of which are currently housed). Certainly there are multiple factors involved. A close relative works for the VA helping unhoused Vets find housing and employment. Each client presents individual struggles that test our resolve in finding potential solutions.

Perhaps better monitoring of the service agencies assisting SJ in this problem is appropriate.

I join my neighbors in calling for transparency and logical careful planning in seeking solutions that minimize the effect on our neighborhood. We have already tolerated and endured so much. A jail facility is not a solution, it will be a problem & yet another strain on our neighborhood.

Please do not ignore South San Jose as you continue to keep us informed. I ask that you be a voice of reason and stop this proposed sale. .

Dennis Bacon (ret) Undersheriff, Santa Clara County
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FW: No jail diversion near Los Paseos
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Subject: No jail diversion near Los Paseos
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important City Leaders,
South San Jose is already doing more than its share to help the homeless. Now I hear one of the homeless shelters could be turned into a jail diversion. Perhaps Almaden Valley would be a better place for this? Or, perhaps purchase an old apartment building in west San Jose? Anyway, I'm against turning a South San Jose homeless shelter into a jail diversion, though I do get the feeling the decision has already been made.

Regards,
Brian Owings
145 Haverhill Ct, San Jose
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FW: No jail diversion plan in my district 10 &2
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From: Victoria Pon <
Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2024 3:10 PM
Subject: No jail diversion plan in my district 10 &2
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear city leader,
Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. Please stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless. You are making a bad situation worse.Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share.

My family does not feel safe in our own community. Our city sidewalks are no longer safe to walk on with homeless camps still setting up shop on them.

When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground. I say no more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community.

Sincerely,
Victoria Pon
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FW: Proposed Sale of Tiny Homes
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Subject: Proposed Sale of Tiny Homes
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important · Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius · Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share Sam Cipoletti
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FW: Concerns about south San Jose
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Subject: Concerns about south San Jose
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Gentlemen :

You are making a bad situation worse in South San Jose. My family and I do not feel safe in our own neighborhood. Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in San Jose within a mile radius. You are making a bad situation worse. Stop using our community as a dumping ground .

I have been robbed once already. This is a very traumatic experience! Please stop this craziness! My vote will go to those people who will try to protect and preserve our community.

Jeanne Davis
Resident of South San Jose
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FW: Jail Diversion Program
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From: Sarah Farrant <
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 9:28 AM
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Subject: Jail Diversion Program
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important I recently learned that the county is considering making a deal with the county to sell the tiny homes community at Bernal and Monterey, which they would then use for a jail diversion program. I am deeply concerned as my neighborhood has already seen an uptick in crime and problematic individuals due to the fact my area already shoulders nearly 50% of all the tiny homes in San Jose. How is that even possible? Why aren't other geographic areas being considered?
My husband and I have lived in our south San Jose home since 2003 and in the last few years we have had unhoused individuals walking our streets while doing drugs, had bikes stolen out of our garage and then sold right from the tiny home community that is being considered for jail diversion, and even been accosted at the gas station. I hate feeling unsafe in my own neighborhood.

It is infuriating to think we would now also have to contend with an unlocked jail diversion program that would bring additional risk to our children and neighborhoods. I will be attending the zoom this week, but I would ultimately like to see this deal squashed for the sake of our community.

Thank you,
Sarah (95139)
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FW: Sale of Monterey Road Tiny Home Village
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Subject: Sale of Monterey Road Tiny Home Village
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important To whom it may concern,
As a homeowner in the Los Paseos community, I am opposed to the plan to sell the Monterey Road site to the County of Santa Clara for a Jail Diversion Program for reasons including, but not limited to, the following:

Our neighborhood has already done their share of supporting the homeless with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in San Jose within a one mile radius. It is time to redistribute tiny home villages to other neighborhoods throughout San Jose.

Our neighborhood has already experienced an increase in crime after the introduction of the tiny home villages for the homeless. Now, you want to add mentally ill criminals to our neighborhood too. This will certainly increase violent crime and cause me great concern for the safety of my loved ones. This type of Jail Diversion Program is not appropriate in near proximity to a residential community.

Therefore, I respectfully request the City of San Jose reconsider the sale of this property to the County of Santa Clara.

Sincerely,
Adam Isakovic
122 Winsted Court
San Jose, CA 95139
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FW: Jail Diversion Program _ NOT IN SOUTH SAN JOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! City Clerk <
Mon 9/9/2024 11:23 AM
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From: felisha lindsey <
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 11:13 AM
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Subject: Jail Diversion Program _ NOT IN SOUTH SAN JOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You don't often get email from Learn why this is important I want to personally invite you all to sit with me for one night at one of our local grocery stores... to see what you have created in the South San Jose area already with your homeless housing development. Either the Safeway at Cottle Road, or the Lucky's on Bernal Road. I guarantee you will feel as unsafe trying to get groceries for your family, when you are watching theft ( in the Safeway even with a security guard present ) or the homeless using the emergency doors to set off alarms while stealing food.. their dogs shitting on the floor, and harassing customers and employees. My husbands car has been punched by a homeless man wanting money!! AND OUR KIDS ARE NO LONGER SAFE!!! AND NOW YOU WANT TO PUT A JAIL DIVERSION PROGRAM in the same neighborhood? I will definitely make sure this makes the news... I will take videos of all my experiences if you want PROOF that these things are already a nightmare for our community! We will loose our local grocery store next! (ONCE a Quiet and Peaceful place when I moved in over 20 years ago!)
Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground
You are making a bad situation worse - We do not need a diversion program in our area... why not put it in your own backyard??? Oh that's right... you don't want your kids to feel like they can't go outside. We don't need anymore homeless or JAIL people harassing our children, or showing their private parts to neighbors! 9/9/24, 4:31 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 189
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FW: No More Tiny Homes
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Mon 9/9/2024 11:23 AM
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From: Tessa Raeside <
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Subject: No More Tiny Homes
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hello All,
We have enough Tiny Homes in this Neighborhood please allow another district to do their part and take any new ones on. We would like to keep our neighborhood as family-friendly and safe as possible and bringing in additional homeless from other areas, or putting individuals with jail sentences, do not invoke those feelings for the community. Thank you for hearing the concerns of a homeowner and taxpayer from this neighborhood.

Tessa
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FW: Monterery Rd/Bernal EIH Site
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From: Alton Wong <
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Subject: Monterery Rd/Bernal EIH Site
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important I am a resident of South San Jose and live within minutes of Monterey Road & Bernal Ave.

I do not want a worse situation at EIH for Jail Diversion participants without proper Planning & Security to safeguard neighboring residents.

STOP Making South San Jose a Dumping Ground for Homeless, Mentally Ill & Jail Diversion.

Bring back something more like what Agnews State Hospital Psychiatric and Medical Care facilities used to be.

Monterey/Bernal EIH transition plan is a poorly planned, stopgap measure that will hurt many South San Jose neighborhoods.

Regards
Alton Wong
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FW: Jailhouse Diversion Program Bernal/Monterey Road
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Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 11:39 AM
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Subject: Jailhouse Diversion Program Bernal/Monterey Road You don't often get email from Learn why this is important To Whom It May Concern:

We are extremely disturbed by the information that the county is trying to use the Bernal Road/Monterey Road Housing for the homeless for a Jail Diversion Program.

We already have two homeless housing programs in our area, one in Bernal and Monterey and another on Bernal Road/ Via del Oro road.

Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. Our neighborhood has done its part, let the remaining districts do their share.

Please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground.

If this goes through we will not feel safe in our community.

Already the Bernal plaza has the homeless panhandling in front of the shops.

Please do the needful to stop the Jail Diversion Program in this neighborhood.

Thank you ,
Ram and Usha Chandra
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FW: Objection to EIH Conversion and Sale to County
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From: Bob Fuss <
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 11:59 AM
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Subject: Objection to EIH Conversion and Sale to County Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear All:

I am registering my strong objection to this proposed sale.

As a long time 95139 resident (Was D2, now D10), I have seen this area deteriorate swiftly in the last several years.

This new usage of the EIH site will only further to escalate that deterioration.

That usage is completely incompatible with the residential nature of this area- which has already done MORE than its fair share in EIH and other solutions. Nearly 40% of the solutions in the city are centered in a very small radius.

The county needs to be held to a higher standard. They have acres of unutilized space available at the fairgrounds.

Use that instead. Please do not make us shoulder yet more of the burden for the city.

Secondly, this was a very backroom, slide it under the radar way to present something like this to the residents who would be affected most.

Shame on our city management, and county management for hoping this would slip by unnoticed.

Regards,
Bob Fuss
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FW: NO SALE of 6066 Monterey Road to Santa Clara County! City Clerk <
Mon 9/9/2024 1:56 PM
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From: Kim Hayes <
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Subject: NO SALE of 6066 Monterey Road to Santa Clara County! You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear San Jose Leadership,
As a San Jose resident of D10, I urge you to DECLINE to sell the property to Santa Clara County for use by the BHSD.

I was concerned when it was announced that the site would be used for tiny homes, but was supportive, as I think we all need to work together to solve this problem. Enough is enough however! Other San Jose neighborhoods and should do their fair share of absorbing the unhoused. NO MORE in D10 (and D2). In fact, I'd like to see other municipalities in the County step up to help. Saratoga? Los Gatos? Campbell? San Jose and especially this part of the city is seemingly being targeted to be a 'dumping ground' for unhoused people.

This part of the city is quiet and beautiful, adjacent to Coyote Valley and when I moved here in 2011, it felt very safe to me and my family. In the last several years, our neighborhood has been opened to many tiny homes - I understand we are hosting 50% of the tiny homes in San Jose, with another safe sleeping site in the process of being built on San Ignacio.

Family walks in the park or around the neighborhood and even driving locally used to feel safe no longer feel that way, whether it's day or night. It's common to come across people sleeping, exclaiming loudly to themselves, being aggressive, behaving in a way that feels scary and potentially violent (in parks, parking lots, street corners, shopping centers, restaurant entrances and drive-thrus). We have seen a number of violent encounters at a local supermarket and the adjacent long-stay hotel which I believe is also used to help people trying to get back on their feet. THIS IS ENOUGH! Selling this property would make an already bad situation even worse and I adamantly oppose it! Finally, the meeting set to discuss this is at a very bad time - during a presidential debate for a VERY important election! San Jose leaders, please do not let us down! Leave the site in its place AS-IS and locate any future housing sites for unhoused ELSEWHERE, distributed EQUITABLY amongst the districts.

Regards,
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FW: Sale of tiny homes and other intermin housing
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Mon 9/9/2024 2:19 PM
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Subject: Sale of tiny homes and other intermin housing
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important The city of San Jose is talking out both sides of its face. First you want to get people off the street, but when the county waves a big pay check then all bets are off.

We have more than our fair share of interim housing in our district. These are real people, trying to get back on their feet. If the county buys this property and the one on Vermont Street downtown they get to do whatever they want with it. It will be out of the hands of San Jose.

The county wants to start transitioning in November, all without public notification of what was going on or public input. That would be displacing all these people and you don't have a place for them to go. So the start of winter a lot of these people would be back on the streets. A lot of them don't have vehicles.

And oh, yeah we don't have safe parking, hardly any at all for anybody that does have vehicles.

We are asking please do not let this sale to the county go through, it will not be good for San Jose or the people of San Jose in the long or short-term.

The county is having another meeting this week...how many people know that. Our mayor says he'll "Zoom" in....any one else? The county has so much space and other cities to draw from....protect your citizens that you were elected to represent...all your citiizens, especially the less fortunate.

Do you know any of the people you'll be displacing? Lots of seniors. At the Bernal Rd,/Monterey /Rd. complex there is a 90 year old, working several part-time jobs to try to get by....are you ok with putting "your parent or grandparent" out on the street? These are real people with real needs, not just numbers.

Anyone that votes for it, we will be actively campaigning to make sure they're not re-elected because they don't hold the best interest of the citizens of San Jose.

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FW: Reg: Jail Diversion Program District 2, 10
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Mon 9/9/2024 3:54 PM
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From: Chinmay Bhawe <
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 3:43 PM
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Subject: Reg: Jail Diversion Program District 2, 10
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hi,
Over the past few years, our districts have seen half of all the "tiny homes" deployed here. Our neighborhoods have already done more than its fair share to support the tiny homes project for addressing the homelessness issue. This proposal to sell the tiny homes to support the Jail Diversion program is a stab in the back. The community is already seeing tents crop up in our neighborhood and increase in vagrants roaming our streets. The city seems to think that our districts are dumping grounds for all its problematic peoples. This HAS TO STOP NOW.

Enough is enough. Get other districts to do their fair share.

On top of all this, the sneakiness and euphemistic wording in the communications regarding this proposal, the lack of transparency, and the attempt to rush the decision and sale without giving enough time for residents to comment shows an utter lack of concern on the city's part. It is an insult to our intelligence and has already eroded trust.

No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community.

Thanks
Chinmay Bhawe
Resident, Los Paseos.
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FW: Sale of Vermont House
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Mon 9/9/2024 3:55 PM
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From: Lori Isakovic <
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 3:51 PM
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Subject: Sale of Vermont House
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important To Whom it may concern,
As an owner of a duplex in the Vermont Street area, I am opposed to the sale of the Vermont Street House to the County of Santa Clara for the following reasons:

This area of San Jose used to be a quiet residential neighborhood. However, when the homeless began their encampments around Mineta International Airport, crime escalated. My tenants have endured numerous negative encounters with the homeless including, but not limited to, stealing vegetables from their backyard garden and stealing catalytic converters from their cars in the driveway.

If the City of San Jose sells the Vermont Street House to the County of Santa Clara, and the County repurposes the property as a Jail Diversion Program for mentally ill inmates, then problems in the neighborhood will rise exponentially. These mentally ill, potentially violent, people will be able to roam freely around the neighborhood.

I greatly fear for the safety of my tenants. How can I possibly keep my tenants safe from a group of mentally ill criminals living just around the corner? Why would the County believe that it is a good idea to place this facility in the middle of a family neighborhood?
Finally, let us not forget that the Vermont House serves a vital purpose for the City of San Jose. It provides necessary housing for homeless Veterans who have served to protect this country.

I ask that the City of San Jose reconsider this sale.

Thank you for your time and attention in this matter.

Sincerely,
Lori Isakovic
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Fw: Jail diversion program
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From: Paul Rodriguez <
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Subject: Jail diversion program
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground
· No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. · When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes · Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already 9/10/24, 8:36 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 199
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No more!
Paul Rodriguez
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Fw: Monterey/Bernal EIH site - South SJ Resident
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Subject: FW: Monterey/Bernal EIH site - South SJ Resident From: Sean Deivert <
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 5:03 PM
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Subject: Monterey/Bernal EIH site - South SJ Resident
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hello San Jose City,
I'm a long time resident in South San Jose and my family moved to the Basking Ridge neighborhood in 1999 from Monterey and Branham area. My family has grown since and has been a great place to raise a family. I even started my own business and employ others so their family's can thrive. Since the growing homeless population and on-going mail theft and car break-ins, we had our fair share of problems. In addition to Covid and expedited approval of the homeless shelters, we have had more anxiety in regard to safety. We installed security cameras with yearly fee and alarm/tracking system for some of the vehicles which is not cheap. Also, installed locking mail box and reinforced entry doors... Then, the encampments grew and people living in the nearby creek, fields then the periodic fires... Ok, people on streets and have nowhere to go but now I see more activity at late night hours.

Anyone can stereo-type but I have recordings of people with flip flops at midnight and 2 in the morning in 40 degree temps. These are a couple of examples of many incidents that the homeless population is spilling into the residential neighborhoods of that is not including the organized crimes or drug-fixed people stealing from vehicles and homes. I have to talk to my kids about safety all the time and remind them to barricade the entry door before going to bed if I'm not at home. We are at your mercy and trying to determine if we need an exit plan out of San Jose. There is 9/10/24, 9:57 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 200
This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. all these programs that are in-place but no help for the working class. The police are overwhelmed and I cannot get assistance from the police when I report an incident - the fire service is exceptional and prompt. Anyway, now, my family and I are against the Monterey/Bernal EIH site conversion to a jail is way to close to home. This will make the situation worst and my family already does not feel safe in our own community and will not shop the local stores. Please do not allow this in our district.

Sincerely - HELP!
Sean Deivert
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Fw: I strongly against to jail diversion conversion of the tiny homes in our area Agendadesk <
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Subject: FW: I strongly against to jail diversion conversion of the tiny homes in our area From: Casey Wong <
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Subject: I strongly against to jail diversion conversion of the tiny homes in our area Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Dear Sirs,
I strongly against to jail diversion conversion of the tiny homes base on the following reasons:
· Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes Yours sincerely,
Casey
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Fw: Jail tiny homes
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Subject: FW: Jail tiny homes
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Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 8:32 PM
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Subject: Jail tiny homes
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important · Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
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· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground
· No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. ·
Living at the end of San Jose for many years I have seen that we seem to be the last to get upgrades to city services. Tiny homes are definitely not something we need more of as I see more crime occurring and without seeing much support from our local police we will be in for lack of better phrasing "a world of hurt". I am totally against this latest proposal and encourage you to drop the entire idea of more tiny homes in our area. 9/10/24, 9:58 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 202
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A Voter,
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Fw: Opposition to the Proposed Jail Diversion Facility at Bernal/Monterey Site Agendadesk <
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Subject: FW: Opposition to the Proposed Jail Diversion Facility at Bernal/Monterey Site From: pranjal jain <
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 9:59 PM
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Subject: Opposition to the Proposed Jail Diversion Facility at Bernal/Monterey Site Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Respected members of the city council,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the County of Santa Clara’s proposal to refocus the Bernal/Monterey Emergency Interim Housing site into a Jail Diversion facility. While I understand the importance of providing support to individuals with mental health and substance use issues, the proposed location raises serious concerns for our community.

Key Concerns:

1. Safety Risks to Schools and Residential Areas:

The close proximity of this facility to several schools, preschools, daycare centers, and family homes presents a significant threat to the safety of our children and families. Placing individuals with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and criminal behaviors in such a location may lead to heightened anxiety and fear within the community. Our schools should be places of learning, free from distractions or disruptions that could undermine students' well-being.

2. Impact on Neighborhood Safety and Stability:

The potential for increased incidents involving violence, harassment, or other criminal behavior is alarming. This area is already overburdened with Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) sites, and the cumulative impact of adding a Jail Diversion facility further strains local resources, including police and fire services, which are already stretched thin. 9/10/24, 9:59 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 203

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FW: Monterey Rd/Bernal EIH Site
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Subject: Monterey Rd/Bernal EIH Site
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I am a resident of South San Jose and live within minutes of Monterey Road & Bernal Ave.

I do NOT want a worse situation at EIH for Jail Diversion participants without proper Planning & Security to safeguard neighboring residents.

STOP Making South San Jose a Dumping Ground for Homeless, Mentally Ill and Jail Diversion.

Bring back something more like what Agnews State Hospital Psychiatric and Medical Care facilities used to be.

Monterey/Bernal EIH transition plan is a poorly planned, stopgap measure that will hurt many South San Jose neighborhoods.

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Erwin
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Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I am a resident of South San Jose and live within minutes of Monterey Road & Bernal Ave.

I do NOT want a worse situation at EIH for Jail Diversion participants without proper Planning & Security to safeguard neighboring residents.

STOP Making South San Jose a Dumping Ground for Homeless, Mentally Ill and Jail Diversion.

Bring back something more like what Agnews State Hospital Psychiatric and Medical Care facilities used to be.

Monterey/Bernal EIH transition plan is a poorly planned, stopgap measure that will hurt many South San Jose neighborhoods.

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Subject: Senseless Monterey Road and Bernal EIH Site
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I am a resident of South San Jose and live within minutes of Monterey Road & Bernal Ave.

I do NOT want a worse situation at EIH for Jail Diversion participants without proper Planning & Security to safeguard neighboring residents.

STOP Making South San Jose a Dumping Ground for Homeless, Mentally Ill and Jail Diversion.

Bring back something more like what Agnews State Hospital Psychiatric and Medical Care facilities used to be.

Monterey/Bernal EIH transition plan is a poorly planned, stopgap measure that will hurt many South San Jose neighborhoods.

Do better.

Regards
Albert
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Subject: Please stop the Jail Conversion Proposal of EIH at South San Jose, and let's work together to create a better and safer environment for our communities.

Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Honorable Mayor and Rules Committee,
As we all know and have heard in the news and from our neighbors, the county has discussed and proposed turning the EIH in South San Jose at the corner of Beranl and Monterey into the "Jail Diversion Program." This shocking news came as a surprise and caught all of us in sudden awe; as we all know, we have been going through a lot during the last four years since the EIH programs were pushed to our area with no oversight from our community members and no agreement at choosing this location not only did not serve the people in need of housing and nor the residents and our community.

Every time I drive by EIH at the corner of Bernal/Montery in this location and look at the way it has been designed, it breaks my heart knowing that people are living in this location, 9/10/24, 9:56 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 212
This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. thinking about the conditions of how these people can endure such environment makes me feel bad, as much as I would love to help and make things better but unfortunately is not in my power, because in reality all these people who are supposedly for whatever reasons end up to be housed in this location, they require counseling, and a better environment to get out of this situation, but looking at this location, how could we allow anyone under any condition to live in such small and depressing location? So, the fact our City made a horrible decision to move forward to build such an awful place for these people was wrong and still is terrible and is not a humane way to treat these people. I am sure many of our community residents agreed that we could do better to keep our communities safe and help these people get back up on their own and have a decent life without going through living in such a depressing place.

Bernal/Monterey was never a suitable location for such a program. It should never have been built in this dangerous corner near residents and schools, putting our residents and their families in unprotected and underfunded conditions.

I urgently and sincerely appeal to each of you, as honorable elected officials, to deeply consider with both your hearts and minds the best way to end the devastating homelessness crisis and the unsafe conditions it has brought to our once peaceful and pleasant community.

These circumstances have created a dreadful and hazardous situation for our neighborhoods and families.

Please stop the proposition of a "Jail Diversion Program," and I urge our council members to oppose this offer and work with our communities to provide a better solution in the future to end this disastrous homelessness in our beautiful south San Jose and our great City in San Jose. Thank you.

Yours truly,
-Mike Azimi
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Subject: Jail Diversion ProgramYou don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
· Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless
· You are making a bad situation worse
· Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share · My family does not feel safe in our own community
· City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
· When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground
· No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. · When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood · D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes
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No more!
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Subject: jail diversion program
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hello city leaders,
I live in district 2 in the Basking Ridge neighborhood.

Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius.

Stop using our community as a dumping ground.

Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share.

D2 and D10 must be recognized for doing their share of supporting tiny homes.

Sincerely,
Victor Kim
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Subject: Plan to Convert Bernal/Montery EIH to Jail Diversion Program Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important My family NO LONGER feels safe in our own community. Don't make it worse.

We have had an increase of unhoused people, living on the streets in our neighborhood, in our park, behind homes. If you're not fixing this, how can we trust that this jail diversion program will not create more issues for us that are not taken care of?
This is absolutely OUTLANDISH. The South San Jose community has taken on THREE initiatives to help those who are underprivileged. We are tapped out. And converting this program to a Jail Diversion program is unacceptable.

Some RVs were taken off of the street with the program at the VTA parking lot but the city is not consistently keeping RVs out of our neighborhood.

Our neighborhood has done more than its fair share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius.D2 and D10 are tapped out.

Don't tell us that you're going to "postpone" this. It needs to be CANCELED altogether. 9/10/24, 11:36 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/6 Public Record: 215
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Subject: [LPNA] Plan to Convert Bernal/Montery EIH to Jail Diversion Program To: <ahadfi >
Recap o Coun y Communi y Meeting on Aug 15th
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be a Jail Diversion Program
On August 15th, the County of Santa Clara held a community meeting via Zoom called a Meet & Greet, to announce their plans to purchase the Bernal/Monterey Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) and convert it to a Jail Diversion Program.

The County of Santa Clara has offered to purchase the
Bernal/Monterey Emergency Interim Housing Site (6066 Monterey Road at the intersection of Bernal) from the City of San Jose, for the purpose of refocusing it into a jail diversion facility. The County’s proposal involves replacing the homeless residents of this site with individuals from collaborative courts – adults with underlying problems that lead to criminal behavior, including mental illness, substance use disorders or both.
“Once accepted, the treatment provider will be responsible for providing regular progress reports to the court, defense, and prosecution,” the county said. “Additionally, participants will be required to meet regularly with court-ordered community supervision staff. Both program sites will have 24/7 staff available, with the Monterey location also featuring security guards around the clock.” (from Mercury News article linked below)
While there will be security at the facility, it will be an open facility with residents free to come and go during the day. It is unclear whether there would be a curfew for residents.

During the County of Santa Clara zoom meeting the example provided of someone who had successfully completed the jail diversion program was a former gang member with two-strikes. The current offence would have been his third strike, and he was offered the jail diversion program to avoid the third strike. The offender was undergoing treatment for long-standing addiction, depression, and schizophrenia.

The community had many questions about how the program would be run and were not provided adequate answers or documents related to the program. (slideshow was obtained a week after the meeting) This proposal was set to be voted on by the City Council on August 27th, 12 days from the community meeting in which it was 9/10/24, 11:36 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 3/6 announced. Due to intense opposition from the community, this item has been deferred for an indefinite period.

There is a high concentration of interim solutions to homelessness, including EIH and safe parking, in a 1 mile radius area of South San Jose. Five Hundred twenty-eight out of the 1338 EIH beds or safe parking spots (including existing, under construction or planned and approved) are in this mile radius.

We have heard many concerns from our community about this program. But many people do not know about it. LPNA does not take a position on controversial subjects. This information is being provided to keep our members informed about what is going on in our neighborhood and surrounding area, and to provide an opportunity for our members to express their view to the relevant parties, which in this case is the City Council. You can write letters to the City Council expressing your opinion (see email list below).

LINK TO AUGUST 15th County Presentation
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dp5u6J5mawovaGEUd1hgxLiIKGFYQUT4/vi ew?usp=sharing
You can find media coverage of this proposal below in a news clip from Channel Five KPIX and news articles from San Jose Spotlight and Mercury News.

Channel 5 Clip: https://youtu.be/rV3JpsbknMk?si=w6olHDGqiWCWLbmZ Spotlight Article: https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-tiny-homes-couldbecome-santa-clara-county-jail-diversion-site/ Mercury News Article: County's plan to turn San Jose-owned tiny home site in jail diversion delayed (mercurynews.com)
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Original meeting announcement below.
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Subject: Stop jail diversion program
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important • Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
• Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless • You are making a bad situation worse
• Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share • My family does not feel safe in our own community
• City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some
• When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground • No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community. • When will the city stop to put most of tiny homes in our neighborhood • D2 and D10 must be recognized of doing their share of supporting tiny homes • Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already Thanks
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Subject: No jail diversion program at Monterey/Bernal EIH site Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I am the owner of property in the Basking Ridge neighborhood. I am writing this email to voice my deep concern to the city's plan to implement a jail diversion program at the Monterey/Bernal EIH site. Here is why I am against the plan:

Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share 9/11/24, 8:36 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/1 Public Record: 218
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FW: Los Paseos Neighborhood at risk - Please help!
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Subject: Los Paseos Neighborhood at risk - Please help! Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important To whom it may concern,
Our neighborhood has seen a significant rise in unhoused individuals living on our streets, in our park, and behind our homes. As the situation worsens, we cannot rely on this jail diversion program to prevent further disruption in our community.

This proposal is truly outrageous. The South San Jose community has already taken on three separate initiatives to support underprivileged individuals, and transforming this program into a jail diversion facility is entirely unacceptable.

While some RVs were removed through the VTA parking lot initiative, the city has failed to maintain consistent enforcement, allowing long-term RVs to remain in our neighborhood.

We have done more than our share to address homelessness, with nearly 50% of San Jose’s tiny homes situated within a one-mile radius of our area. While we remain committed to helping, both D2 and D10 are stretched to their limits.
"Postponing" this program is not a solution. It must be canceled—completely.

Sincerely,
A concerned Los Paseos Neighbor on Via Pacifica
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Subject: Monterey/Bernal EIH site
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius
• Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless • Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already We do not need to add to the already Crime ridden neighborhood with more crime. We cannot even get the police to respond to the many calls now. More crime will only make it worse. We have the Homeless, and the prison releases already in our neighborhood on San Ignacio. The police are there constantly, there has been shootings, knifings, assaults, and theft. What more do you expect us to put up with.

You are not addressing the problem properly, We need to have policies in place to make these people accountable. More needs to be done to get these people into programs that require them to become clean and sober, through counseling . Help them find work, and become and asset to society instead of the burden that they are. If they refuse, then need to be sentenced to Jail where they can continue to use their drugs and have a place to stay with three meals away. At least they won’t be robbing kids of their bicycle, breaking into cars, and homes, assaulting residents, stealing from the business establishments that are contributing to our local community. For some reason, you politicians keep using the same methods that haven’t been successful for years. You need to own up to it and WAKE UP !
Ron Keffer
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Subject: Leave our neighborhood alone
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hello,
Regarding your proposal to purchase 6606 Monterey Rd in San Jose. Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. So i request that you stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless. Please look for others areas for this jail and ask other communities to do their share. This is unacceptable.

Thanks
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FW: Objection to the Jail Diversion Program from a Los Paseos resident City Clerk <
Tue 9/10/2024 4:37 PM
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From: Tu Nguyen <
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Subject: Objection to the Jail Diversion Program from a Los Paseos resident Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Good evening,
I am writing to object to the proposed measure to institute a jail diversion program in South San Jose. As a physician who moved to the Los Paseos neighborhood in 2022, I was searching for a safe, welcoming community where I could raise my young family and build lasting roots. Like so many others, I wanted a stable environment where my children could thrive, and we could contribute to the community’s growth. However, I am disappointed with this proposed measure. Our neighborhood has already shouldered far more than its fair share of the burden in supporting the homeless, with nearly 50% of San Jose's tiny homes concentrated within a one-mile radius of our area. It’s frustrating and disheartening to see our community continually treated as a dumping ground for the majority of the homeless population, while other districts and areas have not shouldered their share of the responsibility.

Best regards,
Tu Nguyen
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Subject: Jail Diversion Program
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I am a resident of the 95139 zip code. I am writing to voice my opposition to the jail diversion program in my neighborhood. Our neighborhood has already supported our fair share of the homelessness crisis. I am a mother of 2 young children. Bringing this program here will not only make the situation worse but will make our community even less safe! Please, let the remaining districts do their fair share.

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Wed 9/11/2024 7:59 AM
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From: Robin Sacolick <
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Subject: Re: Response to idea for Monterey/Bernal Road emergency housing You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Again, sorry for the typos below, but let me add that it is not at all clear that you are going to be housing citizens in this housing, either. If these are people from countries where English is not spoken, they will highly likely end up making our streets more dangerous than they already are just by driving on them without being able to read road signs. Again, just because a high number of at-risk folk have already been housed in our neighborhood, does not mean we deserve to have more housed here. It does not mean that we  don't care about our property values and childrens' safety. Again, please look elsewhere where the inevitable leakage cannot harm the beautiful, diverse neighborhoods that represent our hopes and dreams.

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Dear City Officials,
I am writing to beg you to take this business elsewhere. Our community already houses over 50% of the homeless/other vagrants--prison potential--for the whole city. We are a hardworking, up-and-coming, diverse and well-educated set of homeowners who would like to KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE FOR OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Using us as a dumping ground for all the least likely to succeed in San Jose and beyond, needs to STOP, PLEASE.

We HAD a beautiful new community for first-time homeowners, once. Couldn't we keep it that way? Surely there are place to choose that are farther away fro residential areas. 9/11/24, 9:17 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 226
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Please hear us. I am a property taxpayer both in Basking Ridge and in Willow Glen. Let's try another neighborhood besides those.

Thank you for all the good work you do.

Dr. Robin Sacolick
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FW: Neighborhood Update: Monterey/Bernal EIH Site
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Wed 9/11/2024 7:59 AM
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Subject: RE: Neighborhood Update: Monterey/Bernal EIH Site Same request as before,
Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. And it is working, so why would you then go and sell the property. It works, so let’s change it for money. Makes no sense. From the outside, a yes sounds like politicians that don’t live near and will not be affected…
Why would you put criminals within walking distance of a school and a residential neighborhood. Our jail is downtown, and has numerous officers of the law, but we will put criminals near a school, without police protection. So, if any of the kids get hurt, going to look great for you? City allows county to put criminals within 1 mile of a school, and X happens, what were they thinking? Can we also set up by where your live and your kids are? Always treat others, as you would like them to treat your kids…
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FW: No on Jail Diversion Program.

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Wed 9/11/2024 7:59 AM
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From: Evan Jones <
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 9:32 PM
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Subject: No on Jail Diversion Program.

You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important MY neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius.

These tiny homes are bad enough but for criminals, no thanks. -Evan Jones
Home Owner/Voter
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FW: Tiny homes
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Wed 9/11/2024 7:58 AM
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From: Toufan Salari <
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 7:10 AM
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Subject: Tiny homes
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless—you are making a bad situation worse. My family does not feel safe in our own community. We bought our house thinking it’d be safe but having this now, does not make us feel safe whatsoever.

The City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some. It’s frustrating—when will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground. So please no more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community.

All the best,
Toufan Salari
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FW: Monterey/Bernal EIH Site - Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless
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Wed 9/11/2024 10:43 AM
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From: Tuyen Nguyen <
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Subject: Monterey/Bernal EIH Site - Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I have been living in this community for over 45 years and never before has my family felt very unsafe and frustrated with the rising thefts in our neighborhood. Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. We do not feel our electing officials are fair and represent their constituents.

Stop this craziness and leave our neighborhood alone, enough already.

Regards,
Tuyen D. Nguyen,
Mary Bui,
Therese Nguyen,
Monique Nguyen
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FW: No Jail Diversion Program at Bernal/Monterey EIH
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Subject: No Jail Diversion Program at Bernal/Monterey EIH Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council,
I am writing to express my concern regarding the proposal to sell the Bernal/Monterey EIH to Santa Clara County to be used for a Jail Diversion Program. I urge you to vote no on the offer to sell this property for this purpose.

I understand the urgent need for more mental health beds in Santa Clara County. I am very concerned about placing a jail diversion program intended to house people involved with the criminal justice system, and also dealing with often serious mental health conditions and/or substance abuse conditions, in an unlocked facility less than 2000 feet from three residential neighborhoods on either side. There needs to be a buffer between residential neighborhoods and interim housing used for these kinds of higher risk programs.

Neighborhood residents are concerned about mental health episodes occurring outside of the EIH and impacting the community. The community needs to understand how security will be maintained at the facility and how incidents involving program residents outside the EIH will be handled. The safety measures described in the Aug. 15th community meeting do not instill confidence in the community that these types of situations will be adequately and quickly addressed.

Further, a small area of South San Jose that covers no more than a 1-mile radius has absorbed three interim housing projects since 2019 with two additional ones coming in the near future (Via Del Oro EIH which will add 150 beds and the Rue Ferrari EIH Expansion will add 134 additional beds.) This brings a total of 528 interim housing beds out of a total of 1338 of the new interim (EIH, BHC & Safe Parking) solutions city-wide to a very concentrated area. (see table & map below)
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The City has expressed over and over the intent to have all areas of San Jose participate in helping our City’s unhoused residents, but it seems that over and over, this small area of San Jose is targeted as the best location to experiment with new solutions. While I understand a jail diversion program is not experimental, having such a large one amidst so many residential neighborhoods is. And now we are seeing that the County plan that will be feeding people into their proposed jail diversion program is a "pilot" program according to a San Jose Spotlight article released yesterday (Santa Clara County courts redirect mental health cases - San José Spotlight (sanjosespotlight.com)). Even mental health advocates recommend that this type of program be in a locked down facility. This may well be the largest outpatient jail diversion program in Santa Clara County. The argument is that there is simply more land here that is available for these uses. However, it is very inequitable and puts an undue burden on a small area of San Jose to be responsible for so much of the solution to house our unhoused residents when we have not yet fully absorbed all of the currently under-construction and planned additions to interim housing in this small area.

When the original bridge housing community was proposed in our area, it was presented as temporary and came with "enhanced services" and a commitment from the City to monitor the area around it with security patrols and provide additional services surrounding the site, such as quicker abatement of blight (no encampments, graffiti, dumping, abandoned cars, etc.). The City moved forward with Mabury as the first site and enhanced services were included in the first few years. I occasionally drove over to the Mabury area to see how things were going and was pleased and impressed that the area around the site was in really good shape. No graffiti, no illegal dumping visible, no encampments in the surrounding area. I even saw someone walking the street picking up litter. When the Bernal EIH was proposed during the pandemic, the first thing to go was the enhanced services. Rue Ferrari followed without enhanced services. I personally have been advocating since then that enhanced services or some semblance of them be reinstated. We finally, recently made progress with the commitment by the City to keep a 2-block area around interim housing encampment-free. It is my understanding that this new zone enforcement was going to take place once Via Del Oro was operational. Now that commitment is in jeopardy for the Bernal EIH if this property is handed over to the County. In addition, all three sites, Bernal EIH and Rue Ferrari AND Via Del Oro, have been presented to the community as temporary solutions with a sunset date. With the sale of this property to the County, this facility will become a permanent site. As we are seeing that lack of funding is impacting the operation of the EIH's, which is the main reason this site is being considered for sale in the first place, will each of these locations end up being converted to different, permanent uses over the coming years? This change of purpose and timeframe is eroding the trust of the community.

In closing, I find it disappointing to say the least, that the County attempts to present this program and similar programs to the community as having no or low impact and being low risk, yet they are completely and continually UNWILLING to consider even a small portion of the Fair Grounds land or buildings for any solution to help with the problem of addressing homelessness or mental health in our County. Further, their actions related to this proposal have lacked transparency toward both the City Council and the community if what I am hearing is true that none of the Council understood that the new use of the facility would be changing so significantly. That should have been disclosed at the beginning of the discussions with the City.

While I understand the need to address homelessness in our city and support efforts to provide humane solutions, I urge the City Council to reconsider the suitability of placing a Jail Diversion Program amidst three residential neighborhoods in a concentrated area that is already saturated with interim housing solutions for addressing the City’s homeless problem. We ask that you maintain the EIH for its current purpose and approved duration. 9/11/24, 12:23 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 2/5 Thank you for considering my concerns regarding this important issue.

Sincerely,
Karen Lattin
Resident of San Jose
95139
EIH, BHC & Safe Parking Sites San Jose
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San Jose
Mabury 40
Bernal/Monterey 78 78
Rue Ferrari 124 124
Felipe 40
Evans Lane (Family) 49
Guadelupe 96
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Branham 204
Cerone 200
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Safe Parking
Santa Teresa VTA 42 42
Berryessa VTA
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FW: Jail Diversion Site at Monterey Road and Vermont Streets, San Jose City Clerk <
Wed 9/11/2024 10:44 AM
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From: Gopal J <
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Subject: Re: Jail Diversion Site at Monterey Road and Vermont Streets, San Jose Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Dear City Hall Members,
I am writing to express my vehement opposition to the proposed jail diversion site near our neighborhood. This decision is not only ill-conceived but also poses a serious threat to the safety and well-being of our families.

Our community has consistently demonstrated its commitment to addressing homelessness. We already host nearly 50% of the tiny homes in San Jose within a one mile radius. It is unjust to continue burdening our neighborhood with the lion's share of responsibility. Stop using us as a dumping ground for the most challenging cases.

The proposed jail diversion site will exacerbate an already difficult situation. It is unacceptable to prioritize the needs of individuals exiting the criminal justice system over the safety and security of our families. My loved ones no longer feel safe in their own community, and this decision will only intensify that fear.

The city's actions are contradictory and confusing. On one hand, you urge us to accept even more tiny homes. On the other hand, you sell off existing units. This inconsistency erodes trust and fuels frustration. Enough is enough. Find alternative locations instead of constantly targeting our neighborhood.

We demand an immediate halt to any plans for new tiny homes or the repurposing of existing ones in our community. It's time for other districts to step up and do their part. Districts 2 and 10 have already demonstrated their commitment, and it's unfair to continue placing the burden on us. 9/11/24, 10:49 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 238
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Stop this relentless assault on our neighborhood. We deserve to live in a safe and secure environment.

Please reconsider this disastrous decision and prioritize the well-being of our families.

Sincerely,
Gopal Jha
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From: Geeta S Godgul <
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 10:50 AM
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Subject: Monterey/Bernal EIH site to implement a jail diversion program Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hi
This is regarding the county is interested in purchasing the Monterey/Bernal EIH site from the city in order to implement a jail diversion program..

Our neighborhood has done their share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius. Pl stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless.. My family does not feel safe in our own community Thanks for showing mercy on our neighbourhood.

Geeta
Basking Ridge
San Jose 95138
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FW: Stop Jail Diversion Program in the Santa Teresa community City Clerk <
Wed 9/11/2024 12:35 PM
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Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 11:40 AM
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Subject: Stop Jail Diversion Program in the Santa Teresa community Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I am writing to express my deep concerns about the proposed jail diversion program for our community. While I understand the intention to provide mental health support and reduce jail populations, I believe this program could have unintended negative consequences for our community's safety and well-being.

My primary concerns are:

1. Public Safety: Releasing individuals with potentially serious mental health issues into our community without adequate safeguards could pose risks to both the individuals themselves and the general public.

2. Proximity to Schools - Elmwood Correctional Facility's closest school is 1.2 miles whereas our closest school will be .4 miles - Stratford Elementary, followed by Bernal at 0.7 miles and Baldwin at 1.1 miles.

3. Community Resources: Our city may not have sufficient mental health facilities and professionals to handle an influx of individuals needing intensive care and monitoring.

4. Neighborhood Impact: The concentration of individuals with complex needs in specific areas could overwhelm local services and alter the character of our neighborhoods.

5. Long-term Effectiveness: While the program aims to reduce jail time, it's unclear whether it will provide the comprehensive, long-term support necessary for true rehabilitation and reintegration.

I urge you to reconsider implementing this program in our neighborhood. Instead, I propose we explore alternative solutions that prioritize both mental health support and community safety, such as:

Increasing funding for existing mental health services and facilities Implementing community-based mental health crisis response teams 9/11/24, 12:37 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 240
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Developing more robust support systems for at-risk individuals before they encounter the justice system
Sincerely, Hiten
Resident of Santa Teresa Neighborhood.
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FW: Jail Diversion
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Wed 9/11/2024 3:27 PM
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From: Divya vegiraju <
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 2:44 PM
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Subject: Jail Diversion
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hi
This is regarding jail diversion program. We and our friends live in this neighborhood and we all have kids. From past 5yrs there are no new developments in this area. Also, this neighborhood had become more of dumping ground for the city to place homeless people.

Our families does not feel safe anymore.

When will city leaves our community alone and let us live in peace. Please no more tiny homes or repurposing.

Regards,
Divya Vegiraju
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FW: Opposition to sale of EIH site to County
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Subject: Opposition to sale of EIH site to County
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I have been made aware that the City is exploring selling the Bernal EIH sites to the county for a potential jail diversion program and I respectfully would like to voice my opposition to this sale and implementation of this program in my community. As a 25+ year resident of the Basking Ridge neighborhood, I have increasingly felt less safe over the past few years as a direct result of the unhoused community taking up residence in and around the Coyote Creek waterway and the EIH sites along Bernal Ave. I would often walk the trails, play in the creek and participate in coastal clean ups with my children over the years, but now we will no longer walk or bike the trails due to safety concerns. I used to regularly utilize the gas station and car wash at the corner of Bernal and Monterey, but had to stop due to the unsafe environment that EIH has created. I feel bringing in a jail diversion program will greatly decrease the safety of our community.

I feel the Bernal/South San Jose neighborhoods have already supported more than their fair share of the community programs supporting the unhoused. A jail diversion program, or any other unhoused community, is too much to ask of our neighborhood and I ask that the City not proceed with selling this property to the county and to PLEASE consider the safety and security of the families that live in the Bernal neighborhoods.

Thank you for your consideration.

Kind regards,
Tricia Boone
Basking Ridge Resident
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Subject: Monterey Bernal EIH site
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Came to know about the city’s plan to build housing in my neighborhood. City is talking from both sides of their mouth asking us to accept more tiny homes in our community and then selling some. When will this stop, please find other locations instead of using us as a dumping ground.

No more tiny homes or repurposing tiny homes in our community.

Som
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FW: Jail Diversion Site - Monterey Road and Vermont Streets San Jose City Clerk <
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Subject: Jail Diversion Site - Monterey Road and Vermont Streets San Jose Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Dear City Hall Members,
I am strongly opposed to the proposed jail diversion site near our neighborhood. This decision is both misguided and a danger to our families' safety.

The city's actions are contradictory. While urging us to accept more tiny homes, you're selling off existing ones. This inconsistency undermines trust.

Our community already hosts a disproportionate number of tiny homes, contributing significantly to addressing homelessness. It's unjust to continue burdening us with the most challenging cases.

The proposed site will worsen an already difficult situation. Prioritizing those exiting the criminal justice system over the safety of our families is unacceptable. My loved ones feel unsafe in their own community, and this decision will only increase their fear.

We demand a stop to new tiny homes or the repurposing of existing ones in our neighborhood. Other districts must step up. Districts 2 and 10 have shown their commitment; it's unfair to continue targeting us.

Stop this relentless assault on our neighborhood. We deserve a safe and secure environment. Please reconsider this harmful decision and prioritize the well being of our families Sincerely,
Puneeta
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have been suggesting it for years.  It is close proximity to Downtown services, has room for safe sleeping, mental health therapy, drug counseling, job training etc.  There will still be room for your $$$ making events.

I understand it is actually the County’s job to help the Homeless.  You have done a poor job so the City has to do the majority of it.

You can’t short cut and try to buy the City’s property for Jail Diversion!  Please go back to the drawing board.

How about helping Keep So SJ Safe!
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FW: Bernal/Monterey EIH site
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Subject: Bernal/Monterey EIH site
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As a resident of South San Jose for most of my life, I have seen many changes to the area, some good and some bad. South San Jose has become a dumping ground for EIH sites, and it is taking a toll on our neighborhood. The Lucky store on Bernal has alarmed security gates, the Safeway on Cottle has a security guard, and target has many items locked up behind glass cases. There have been multiple fires in our area over the last month with one shutting down Basking Ridge Ave for hours. The city and county need to get a handle on this issue asap and taking an existing EIH site and opening it up to criminals in not the answer. We are compassionate people, and we want to lend a hand up to the people who want it, but the rest of the districts in San Jose need to step up and take their fair share of EIH sites.

How many EIH sites does the county have set up in Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Milpitas, Campbell. Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Saratoga, Los Gatos, and Los Altos? Why is San Jose and mostly South San Jose the dumping ground? Regards,
Mike Carter
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FW: Please DO NOT Convert the Tiny Homes on Monterey Road into Homes for the Jail Diversion Program
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Subject: Please DO NOT Convert the Tiny Homes on Monterey Road into Homes for the Jail Diversion Program Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hi,
I recently saw on the news—and received a flyer in the mail—about Santa Clara County's proposal to buy the tiny homes on Monterey Road. As a local resident, I AM AGAINST this proposal, especially if the houses are to be used for a "Jail Diversion Program." Here are reasons why:

General Reasons
Lack of police presence—Police do not patrol this area and are very slow to respond, if at all, to burglaries, assaults, or other potentially dangerous behaviors. Introducing more persons with "behavioral issues" to the area will likely increase the danger to existing neighbors and their properties. Please do not put the burden on regular citizens to prevent or address low-level or potential crimes.

Lack of fairness—Before requiring more from our district to address the homeless situation, please require other districts in San Jose to contribute. This is a citywide problem, and all districts in the city should be required to develop a solution, not just ours.

Lack of transparency (even honesty?)—The sale to the county seems like it was agreed upon without giving our community ample notice or considering our wishes. (Even the flyer overly softens the language of the proposed purpose of the tiny homes--"drug users" or persons who would normally go to jail are called people "whose behavioral health and lack of housing often puts them in contact with law enforcement and the justice system." This is misleading and frustrating.) Specific Reasons
Dangerous behavior—A homeless man had a violent episode on a major sidewalk in front of my house— one that leads to two schools, a park, and the community pool. Fortunately he did not hurt anyone 9/12/24, 9:05 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 248
This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. because normal walkers changed their routes to avoid him. The police did not respond to the report of him being violent or having a public episode. This same man lies down in the middle of the street, at night in the dark, and can barely be seen. He is a danger to himself and to neighbors.

Lewd behavior—A homeless man regularly pulls down his pants and has sex with a large landscaping boulder on the same sidewalk mentioned above. I have encountered this three times (so it's likely happened many more times), but the police did not answer the phone, even after 30+ rings. There are women, children, and elderly persons who frequent this sidewalk and should not have to see this, let alone become a victim when he decides to have sex with an actual person instead of a rock.

Burglary/theft—My home was burglarized. (Again, the police showed up hours after I'd reported the incident.) I fear increased thefts and burglaries from "low-level offenders" or "drug users" from a jail diversion program who are not yet rehabilitated and are trying to find pills or make quick cash to support a drug habit.

Aggressive panhandling—There are aggressive panhandlers at major intersections, restaurants, and grocery stores now who ask for other handouts (food, a cold soda) when they are turned down for cash handouts. I have been interrupted at an outdoor dinner table by a panhandler asking for a dollar.

More garbage—There is already an increased amount of garbage in the area because of homeless people.

Please do not bring in more.

I understand that as a society, we need to develop solutions to the homeless and jail problems. I am in support of finding a solution and am willing to do my part. However, I do not believe any solution should increase danger for normal citizens. Also, I do not think it is fair for one district (ours) to be the testing grounds where we find out what works and what doesn't. Let the entire city contribute to finding a solution to a citywide problem.

Thank you for addressing this situation and providing leadership as we collectively find a solution. As a community member, I do not think the proposed sale of the tiny homes to the county is the right solution. Please do not consider or authorize the sale.

Thanks!
Adam
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FW: NO Jail Diversion at Bernal - Monterey Site!
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Subject: NO Jail Diversion at Bernal - Monterey Site!
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Our family living in the immediate area close to Bernal - Monterey tiny homes site is STRONGLY opposing the proposed Jail Diversion at Bernal/Monterey Site!
Our neighborhood has done more than its share of supporting homelessness with nearly 50% of the tiny homes in SJ within a mile radius.

Despite having all these tiny homes and RV parks in the area - we still see a ton of tents and RVs parked on random streets in the vicinity. The tiny home facilities seem to attract even more tents and RVs in the area. This is making our neighborhood less safe and less desirable. This is not what we were promised. We have more and more tents and RVs on our streets. STOP this.

Why is our neighborhood always targeted for these programs? The distribution of tiny homes and RV parks is unequal around all city neighborhoods. It appears that the city council is targeting our neighborhood. WHY? · Stop using our community as a dumping ground for the most of the homeless · You are making a bad situation worse and attracting more homeless to the neighborhood. · Enough is enough, let the remaining districts do their share!! · My family does not feel safe in our own community
Thank you!
D Mihaylov
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Subject: Manuel Rosa 95127 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
The land use plan for the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site is a unique opportunity for the City of San Jose to envision a development strategy in partnership with its residents. This is an unusually large, empty site that is very rare in our community. Its development provides an opportunity to address multiple needs.

Statement of Principles from community members:

Housing and adequate parking with a gradual transition from existing single family homes on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave to higher density, including 15%+ affordable housing interspersed on site (such as for seniors, firefighters, teachers, service workers, etc.) Significant amounts of on site parkland and green space. Development on this site should include significant acreage of publicly accessible parkland, green space, and tree canopy and should prioritize native plants to maximize biodiversity and habitat value.

A mix of uses that includes jobs, high quality recreational public space including a community center, and green space with quality retail and commercial facing White Rd.

Resilience to climate change. With the development of this site, the surrounding community will lose the cooling effect and stormwater absorption capability of the existing 115 acres of open space and tree canopy. To mitigate the impact of this loss, include green stormwater infrastructure and tree canopy in order to reduce flooding and heat island effect along with energy efficiency considerations.

A mix of transportation options that will directly benefit the residents of East San José.

Transportation facilitation that promotes the use of public transit and mitigates high volume campus entrance and egress on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave.

I think the land should be used to benefit the community without compromising the land.

Manuel Rosa
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Subject: Alice Chen 95127 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
The land use plan for the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site is a unique opportunity for the City of San Jose to envision a development strategy in partnership with its residents. This is an unusually large, empty site that is very rare in our community. Its development provides an opportunity to address multiple needs.

Statement of Principles from community members:

Housing and adequate parking with a gradual transition from existing single family homes on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave to higher density, including 15%+ affordable housing interspersed on site (such as for seniors, firefighters, teachers, service workers, etc.) Significant amounts of on site parkland and green space. Development on this site should include significant acreage of publicly accessible parkland, green space, and tree canopy and should prioritize native plants to maximize biodiversity and habitat value.

A mix of uses that includes jobs, high quality recreational public space including a community center, and green space with quality retail and commercial facing White Rd.

Resilience to climate change. With the development of this site, the surrounding community will lose the cooling effect and stormwater absorption capability of the existing 115 acres of open space and tree canopy. To mitigate the impact of this loss, include green stormwater infrastructure and tree canopy in order to reduce flooding and heat island effect along with energy efficiency considerations.

A mix of transportation options that will directly benefit the residents of East San José.

Transportation facilitation that promotes the use of public transit and mitigates high volume campus entrance and egress on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave.

Alice Chen
95127
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Subject: Jim & Nancy Frizzell 95127 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
The land use plan for the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site is a unique opportunity for the City of San Jose to envision a development strategy in partnership with its residents. This is an unusually large, empty site that is very rare in our community. Its development provides an opportunity to address multiple needs.

Statement of Principles from community members:

Housing and adequate parking with a gradual transition from existing single family homes on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave to higher density, including 15%+ affordable housing interspersed on site (such as for seniors, firefighters, teachers, service workers, etc.) Significant amounts of on site parkland and green space. Development on this site should include significant acreage of publicly accessible parkland, green space, and tree canopy and should prioritize native plants to maximize biodiversity and habitat value.

A mix of uses that includes jobs, high quality recreational public space including a community center, and green space with quality retail and commercial facing White Rd.

Resilience to climate change. With the development of this site, the surrounding community will lose the cooling effect and stormwater absorption capability of the existing 115 acres of open space and tree canopy. To mitigate the impact of this loss, include green stormwater infrastructure and tree canopy in order to reduce flooding and heat island effect along with energy efficiency considerations.

A mix of transportation options that will directly benefit the residents of East San José.

Transportation facilitation that promotes the use of public transit and mitigates high volume campus entrance and egress on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave.

Developer needs to be financially responsible for costs to improve both Tully Road and White Road.

Tully Road from development to 101. White Road from development to Story Road. 9/9/24, 12:47 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 254
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Subject: Emily Buell 95127 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
The land use plan for the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site is a unique opportunity for the City of San Jose to envision a development strategy in partnership with its residents. This is an unusually large, empty site that is very rare in our community. Its development provides an opportunity to address multiple needs.

Statement of Principles from community members:

Housing and adequate parking with a gradual transition from existing single family homes on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave to higher density, including 15%+ affordable housing interspersed on site (such as for seniors, firefighters, teachers, service workers, etc.) Significant amounts of on site parkland and green space. Development on this site should include significant acreage of publicly accessible parkland, green space, and tree canopy and should prioritize native plants to maximize biodiversity and habitat value.

A mix of uses that includes jobs, high quality recreational public space including a community center, and green space with quality retail and commercial facing White Rd.

Resilience to climate change. With the development of this site, the surrounding community will lose the cooling effect and stormwater absorption capability of the existing 115 acres of open space and tree canopy. To mitigate the impact of this loss, include green stormwater infrastructure and tree canopy in order to reduce flooding and heat island effect along with energy efficiency considerations.

A mix of transportation options that will directly benefit the residents of East San José.

Transportation facilitation that promotes the use of public transit and mitigates high volume campus entrance and egress on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave.

Significant amounts of on site parkland and green space. Development on this site should include significant acreage of publicly accessible parkland, green space, and tree canopy and should prioritize native plants to maximize biodiversity and habitat value. 9/9/24, 12:52 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 255
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This land should be used to beautify San Jose once again! Emily Buell
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Subject: alice nguyen 95136 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
The land use plan for the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site is a unique opportunity for the City of San Jose to envision a development strategy in partnership with its residents. This is an unusually large, empty site that is very rare in our community. Its development provides an opportunity to address multiple needs.

Statement of Principles from community members:

Housing and adequate parking with a gradual transition from existing single family homes on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave to higher density, including 15%+ affordable housing interspersed on site (such as for seniors, firefighters, teachers, service workers, etc.) Significant amounts of on site parkland and green space. Development on this site should include significant acreage of publicly accessible parkland, green space, and tree canopy and should prioritize native plants to maximize biodiversity and habitat value.

A mix of uses that includes jobs, high quality recreational public space including a community center, and green space with quality retail and commercial facing White Rd.

Resilience to climate change. With the development of this site, the surrounding community will lose the cooling effect and stormwater absorption capability of the existing 115 acres of open space and tree canopy. To mitigate the impact of this loss, include green stormwater infrastructure and tree canopy in order to reduce flooding and heat island effect along with energy efficiency considerations.

A mix of transportation options that will directly benefit the residents of East San José.

Transportation facilitation that promotes the use of public transit and mitigates high volume campus entrance and egress on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave.
alice nguyen
95136
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Subject: Patricia Blevins 95118-1808 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
The land use plan for the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site is a unique opportunity for the City of San Jose to envision a development strategy in partnership with its residents. This is an unusually large, empty site that is very rare in our community. Its development provides an opportunity to address multiple needs.

Statement of Principles from community members:

Housing and adequate parking with a gradual transition from existing single family homes on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave to higher density, including 15%+ affordable housing interspersed on site (such as for seniors, firefighters, teachers, service workers, etc.) Significant amounts of on site parkland and green space. Development on this site should include significant acreage of publicly accessible parkland, green space, and tree canopy and should prioritize native plants to maximize biodiversity and habitat value.

A mix of uses that includes jobs, high quality recreational public space including a community center, and green space with quality retail and commercial facing White Rd.

Resilience to climate change. With the development of this site, the surrounding community will lose the cooling effect and stormwater absorption capability of the existing 115 acres of open space and tree canopy. To mitigate the impact of this loss, include green stormwater infrastructure and tree canopy in order to reduce flooding and heat island effect along with energy efficiency considerations.

A mix of transportation options that will directly benefit the residents of East San José.

Transportation facilitation that promotes the use of public transit and mitigates high volume campus entrance and egress on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave.

San Jose cannot lose anymore open space to development. Please save the greatest percentage of Pleasant Hills Golf course as open space and lands
that the people of San Jose can enjoy to get away from urban development and to connect with nature. Human
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Subject: Patricia Montazeri 95118 – Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear San Jose City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San Jose.

Parks are important to the residents of San Jose across the city. Rich or poor, young or old, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, or ability: parks are important to us all – for our physical health, our mental health, and the health of the community.

The City Charter states the public parks of the City shall be inalienable unless otherwise authorized by the affirmative votes of the majority of the electors voting on such a proposition in each case. Further, the Charter states as used herein public park means any and all lands of the City which have been or are dedicated, improved and opened to the public for public park purposes. Additionally, the staff’s memo (https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=108319&t=638406648249390275) notes:
“Opened to the public for public park purposes means that the public can access the park and enjoy the space. In other words, the City has made the space useable and safe for the public to use. This also includes open space in its natural condition with minimal or no improvements that are intended to be opened to the public.”
I urge the Council to ensure parks are protected in their entirety. Whether improved parks, or unimproved parks that focus public access on contemplative, passive enjoyment of the natural environment and its biological resources. I urge the Council to push for precise and expansive language to provide the maximum protection of our park lands. I also urge the Council to recommend that the City take steps to ensure the protection of planned or under-construction parks. In addition, I request that staff include a full list of the recognized Chartered Parks in the report, and in a maintained online directory, for public transparency.

Protect Our Parks.
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Subject: Jim & Nancy Frizzell 95127 – Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear San Jose City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San Jose.

Alum Rock Park is a complete disgrace to San Jose. Alum Rock was the crown jewel of bay area parks, but in the last 30 years it was been left to deteriorate with only half ass attempts of any upkeep.

It appears you’re doing the same to Lake Cunningham Park.

Is it because they are East Side parks and Council doesn’t give a shit about East Side? Parks are important to the residents of San Jose across the city. Rich or poor, young or old, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, or ability: parks are important to us all – for our physical health, our mental health, and the health of the community.

The City Charter states the public parks of the City shall be inalienable unless otherwise authorized by the affirmative votes of the majority of the electors voting on such a proposition in each case. Further, the Charter states as used herein public park means any and all lands of the City which have been or are dedicated, improved and opened to the public for public park purposes. Additionally, the staff’s memo (https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=108319&t=638406648249390275) notes:
“Opened to the public for public park purposes means that the public can access the park and enjoy the space. In other words, the City has made the space useable and safe for the public to use. This also includes open space in its natural condition with minimal or no improvements that are intended to be opened to the public.”
I urge the Council to ensure parks are protected in their entirety. Whether improved parks, or unimproved parks that focus public access on contemplative, passive enjoyment of the natural environment and its biological resources. I urge the Council to push for precise and expansive language to provide the maximum protection of our park lands. I also urge the Council to recommend 9/9/24, 12:49 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 259
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Protect Our Parks.

Sincerely,
Jim & Nancy Frizzell
95127
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Subject: alice nguyen 95136 – Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear San Jose City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San Jose.

Parks are important to the residents of San Jose across the city. Rich or poor, young or old, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, or ability: parks are important to us all – for our physical health, our mental health, and the health of the community.

The City Charter states the public parks of the City shall be inalienable unless otherwise authorized by the affirmative votes of the majority of the electors voting on such a proposition in each case. Further, the Charter states as used herein public park means any and all lands of the City which have been or are dedicated, improved and opened to the public for public park purposes. Additionally, the staff’s memo (https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=108319&t=638406648249390275) notes:
“Opened to the public for public park purposes means that the public can access the park and enjoy the space. In other words, the City has made the space useable and safe for the public to use. This also includes open space in its natural condition with minimal or no improvements that are intended to be opened to the public.”
I urge the Council to ensure parks are protected in their entirety. Whether improved parks, or unimproved parks that focus public access on contemplative, passive enjoyment of the natural environment and its biological resources. I urge the Council to push for precise and expansive language to provide the maximum protection of our park lands. I also urge the Council to recommend that the City take steps to ensure the protection of planned or under-construction parks. In addition, I request that staff include a full list of the recognized Chartered Parks in the report, and in a maintained online directory, for public transparency.

Protect Our Parks.
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Subject: alice nguyen 95136 – Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear San Jose City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San Jose.

Parks are important to the residents of San Jose across the city. Rich or poor, young or old, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, or ability: parks are important to us all – for our physical health, our mental health, and the health of the community.

The City Charter states the public parks of the City shall be inalienable unless otherwise authorized by the affirmative votes of the majority of the electors voting on such a proposition in each case. Further, the Charter states as used herein public park means any and all lands of the City which have been or are dedicated, improved and opened to the public for public park purposes. Additionally, the staff’s memo (https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=108319&t=638406648249390275) notes:
“Opened to the public for public park purposes means that the public can access the park and enjoy the space. In other words, the City has made the space useable and safe for the public to use. This also includes open space in its natural condition with minimal or no improvements that are intended to be opened to the public.”
I urge the Council to ensure parks are protected in their entirety. Whether improved parks, or unimproved parks that focus public access on contemplative, passive enjoyment of the natural environment and its biological resources. I urge the Council to push for precise and expansive language to provide the maximum protection of our park lands. I also urge the Council to recommend that the City take steps to ensure the protection of planned or under-construction parks. In addition, I request that staff include a full list of the recognized Chartered Parks in the report, and in a maintained online directory, for public transparency.

Protect Our Parks.
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Subject: Patricia M. Blevins 95118-1808 – Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear San Jose City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San Jose.

Parks are important to the residents of San Jose across the city. Rich or poor, young or old, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, or ability: parks are important to us all – for our physical health, our mental health, and the health of the community.

The City Charter states the public parks of the City shall be inalienable unless otherwise authorized by the affirmative votes of the majority of the electors voting on such a proposition in each case. Further, the Charter states as used herein public park means any and all lands of the City which have been or are dedicated, improved and opened to the public for public park purposes. Additionally, the staff’s memo (https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=108319&t=638406648249390275) notes:
“Opened to the public for public park purposes means that the public can access the park and enjoy the space. In other words, the City has made the space useable and safe for the public to use. This also includes open space in its natural condition with minimal or no improvements that are intended to be opened to the public.”
I urge the Council to ensure parks are protected in their entirety. Whether improved parks, or unimproved parks that focus public access on contemplative, passive enjoyment of the natural environment and its biological resources. I urge the Council to push for precise and expansive language to provide the maximum protection of our park lands. I also urge the Council to recommend that the City take steps to ensure the protection of planned or under-construction parks. In addition, I request that staff include a full list of the recognized Chartered Parks in the report, and in a maintained online directory, for public transparency.

Protect Our Parks.
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Patricia M. Blevins
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Subject: Patricia Blevins 95118 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings Dear Mayor Mahan and San Jose City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

It is clear there is an effort to silence members of disadvantaged communities. Many residents rely on being able to provide virtual public comment due to reasons of disability, health, work schedules, parenting and other demands of modern life. The strategy appears to be to engage in racist and hateful speech in order to bully the Council into eliminating virtual public comment. The bullies scored a victory when the Council decided to eliminate this option without first seeking community input and not at the bequest from community members.

By eliminating remote access on the heels of restricting access to the council chambers in December, San Jose has fallen from a model of good government dedicated to promoting civic participation to a city displaying troubling behavior and giving the impression that hearing from its residents is a bother.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people's First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
— Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Paratransit.
— Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in 9/9/24, 9:18 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MTc0Nw… 1/2 Public Record: 263
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— Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours-long council meetings. — Parents with small children who can't take time off to attend City meetings.

For example, budget season is the most critical time of year for civic engagement. The ban on remote comments means the people most in need of an equitable city budget will be sidelined throughout the process.

The possibility that the ban on remote comments might only last months is no comfort to those who wish to comment on current City Council, Committee and Commission matters in order to ensure that quality of life in San Jose is maximized. I ask that you immediately restore virtual public comment to ensure that you and the City once again benefit from the voices silenced by your recent decision.

I no longer attend City Council meetings because I cannot risk exposure to Covid, or other communicable
diseases and yet as a tax paying resident of SJ I am
blocked from participation in Council meetings due
to the decision of the City Council members. Reverse
this decision NOW. The tax payers of SJ deserve to participate in Council meetings without the risk of serious illness and possibly death.

Patricia Blevins
95118
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We are at a time to remember, Tuesday September 11, 2001. And that, open, accountable practices, are the best ways, to develop a future, of a more positive sustainable community.

In always wanting to look for, and work towards, open participatory democracy, in local policy making - it tends to more naturally works toward, our better ideals. And from this, ideas & dialogue, of peace & better reasoning, before war, and its continual needs of secrecy, and the use of harm, in community decision making.

Please consider this, in ways to more openly & clearly talk about the facts, of Smart WayFinding Kiosks. And that, there can be simpler, more interesting ways, to address the future of surveillance, data collection, information sharing, and public safety, for the future of downtown SJ. And, ' to keep up with the Joneses', in the next town.

Sincerely,
Blair Beekman

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