Sober living homes (A-4)
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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.
Public comments (5)
Runs the neighborhood watch: six large for-profit sober living facilities with three more coming, mostly out-of-state tenants brought by insurance — 'a sober living campus' in one neighborhood.
City Council Meeting Agenda — March 9, 2026 · 2:44:18 →Huntley Avenue resident: six facilities within four blocks, two 50 feet apart with 10-25 people per house; asked for Costa Mesa-style spacing (650-1,000 feet).
City Council Meeting Agenda — March 9, 2026 · 2:46:26 →Lives near two sober living homes on Braddock; noted Costa Mesa's rules were upheld by the Ninth Circuit in December 2024 and urged the city to act now.
City Council Meeting Agenda — March 9, 2026 · 2:48:06 →Hospital chaplain, 28 years sober: SAMHSA says sober living works when small and integrated, but companies 'body broker' vulnerable people nationally and dump them when insurance runs out — this is increasing homelessness.
City Council Meeting Agenda — March 9, 2026 · 2:50:10 →Retired teacher living near two homes since 1984 listed open drug use, deals, loitering and confrontations — 'our delightful block has turned into a frat house.'
City Council Meeting Agenda — March 9, 2026 · 2:51:56 →