Proposed Acquisition of Los Caballeros Affordable Housing Units

Expressed deep concerns about homeless individuals wandering from the riverbed into Los Caballeros and urged the city to find another venue instead of buying units there.

Expressed relief after hearing staff's presentation clarify that the purchase was for existing low-income housing rather than a homeless shelter.

Representing a local business complex, requested more education and clear legal guarantees from the city regarding the true use of the property.

Raised questions about property management standards under city authority versus private management and whether tenant vetting would remain rigorous.

Suggested that if handled correctly, the project could serve as excellent workforce housing for city employees like young police officers and firefighters.

Shared how alarming door flyers caused panic for his family and asked for clear confirmation on whether the project is for low-income housing or a homeless shelter.

Supported low-income housing but raised concerns about riverbed transients and toxic industrial fumes affecting the area.

Pointed out contradictory wording in city documents mentioning individuals experiencing homelessness and urged the council to clean up the language.

Voiced skepticism about future council actions and questioned why the city would target a densely populated residential area instead of industrial locations.

Suggested that $9 million might be better spent on direct grants or mortgage subsidies to keep people from losing their homes rather than buying existing affordable units.

Shared his son's concerns about competing with the city to buy condos and noted local power outage issues.

Explained that many units house moderate-income families earning up to $130,000 who couldn't be replaced by navigation center clients, arguing the purchase accomplishes little.

Argued the city was paying above market rate and failing to increase total affordable housing stock while creating governance concerns.

Noted that staff reports discussed shifting units from moderate to extremely low-income over time, which wasn't fully addressed.

Called the proposal a shell game that doesn't increase housing units and expressed skepticism about government overreach into an HOA.

Criticized backroom negotiations and suggested city funds would be better spent helping seniors repair electrical panels or wooden fences.