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First Name
Ruth
Last Name
Cross
E-mail
Agency *
Town Council
Planning Commission
Other
Date of Meeting *
2022-06-28
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Agenda Item Number
2040 General Plan
Public Comment *
To:Members of the Town Council and Planning Commission
Regarding: Joint Meeting for a discussion of the 2040 General Plan
The Town of Truckee Housing Element 2019-2027, H-3, states that the town provide a range of housing opportunities for residents with special needs,
including the elderly, people with disabilities, single parent households, and the homeless...The town is also required by the State to address housing needs
for the homeless as a targeted population.
The town's actions so far have been to support non-profits in the provision of services in downtown Truckee at the Methodist Church, by granting zoning
permits, and providing housing for the homeless at the Artist Lofts, Cold Stream, and the new housing by the freeway. I am very happy to note that about
30 homeless have been housed out of approximately 50 in the area. The properties are well managed and any issues are quickly dealt with. There are also
requirements for them to be housed.
The problem lies with the homeless not qualified to be housed. The have no place to go, so they hang out and cause problems both downtown and around
the properties where the homeless are housed. There are numerous rumors going around which th staff at the resource center investigates work closely
with the police to identify rumors from facts. There is no place for them to go except the Church which has limited hours due to funding. Cathy Foley has
spent many hours trying to find a location, but has had no luck in identifying alternative sites that are compatible with surrounding uses.
I would like to encourage you to update the General Plan with the provision that the town take leadership in identifying alternative sites for homeless
housing and services that are compatible with surrounding uses, and where there can be caseworkers and nonprofit services providing support. There is
funding available NOW for the creation of a comprehensive facility. In my mind, it could be a campsite that has showers, toilets and space for a dining area
and that can be added onto as time goes by. A site where their limited possessions can be protected, can hang out and have internet. It has to be on a bus
route.
There are many successful projects in our state. According to Placer County, "creating homeless facilities does not bring more homeless to our area."
Danielle says. "the only way to cure homelessness is to provide housing. The issue is not going away.
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