Homeless shelter site selection

General manager of the TownPlace Suites and Holiday Inn Express next to the proposed East Stockton site; asked for a comprehensive economic and operational impact study before the site moves forward.

Resident near Feickert Elementary who reported homeless individuals climbing the wall into the neighborhood, recent break-ins, and questioned why East Stockton wasn't eliminated given its proximity to a school.

Supported the Survey Road site, noting the shelter costs about $1.5 million a year and that Survey Road scored highest for distance from residential neighborhoods and schools.

Owner of Elevate Gymnastics Academy on Dwight Road; thanked the council for removing the Dwight site and asked for clear rule enforcement and possibly renaming the facility.

Resident who thanked the council for dropping Dwight Road and voiced support for the shelter, saying the city need not choose between residents' safety and compassion.

With Sacramento Splash near the Dwight site; gave back her time after Dwight was removed but urged the council not to forget the 7,000 kids her program serves.

Reported drug use near his family's path to the current shelter and canvassed the neighborhood, where residents voiced frustration with theft, vandalism, and blight; asked for a location safe for everyone.

Thanked the council for removing Dwight Road from consideration and urged it stay off the list.

EGUSD homeless liaison who reported 1,700+ students experiencing homelessness and stressed proximity to transportation, schools, and daycares for family shelter success.

Neighbor of the current shelter who described car break-ins, drug use near the property, questions about vetting after a sex offender allegedly entered under a false name, and reactive policing.

Originally concerned about Dwight Road but voiced support for the East Stockton neighborhood's concerns, questioning the lack of drug testing and unanswered questions about admitting people with felony records.

Commercial condo owner across from the East Stockton site who said sales fell through and property values are affected; reported homeless activity in vacant units and asked for more police presence.

Retired police officer and third-generation resident who argued the data clearly points to Survey Road and suggested investing savings in dedicated shuttle transportation for shelter residents.

Owner/operator of the Holiday Inn Express and TownPlace Suites who noted his hotels generate $1.6 million in annual taxes and requested a formal economic impact study before any decision.

Trails Committee member who serves at the current shelter monthly; said the East Stockton site is close to trails residents feel unsafe on and urged Survey Road as the objective choice.