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REDA Meeting <br /> Minutes—Tuesday,June 5,2017 <br /> Page 14 <br /> considered homeless, and for the last eighteen months, advised that she had <br /> driven around the community seeking housing opportunities for him, with only <br /> three identified as such, and for one reason or another not suitable. Ms. Jordan <br /> expressed concern that some in the greater Roseville community may have <br /> been offended by some of the inferences or comments made during tonight's <br /> public comment. <br /> As a clinical social worker, in practice since 1983, Ms. Jordan noted that <br /> housing was the key to stability for families, including those labeled as <br /> homeless or with mental illness issues. With a 1% to 3% vacancy rate for <br /> rentals in this area, and a lack of landlords who accept Section 8 vouchers, Ms. <br /> Jordan emphasized the need for affordable housing and encouraged the REDA <br /> to support this project allowing others to enjoy the same quality of life as <br /> others did. <br /> Justin Brama, 2986 Old Highway 8 <br /> As a first-year teacher having purchased a home in Roseville, Mr. Brama <br /> opined that he saw those living outside this triangle telling them of their needs <br /> and stating that they could handle this project. However, for those living in the <br /> triangle and fully aware of current traffic issues, Mr. Brama opined that there <br /> was already too much of it and at too high of a speed. <br /> Mr. Brama also addressed crime in the area that already existed, and without <br /> question agreed with social workers in vouching that not all of that criminal <br /> history came from low-income people, but opined that long-term homeless <br /> issues frequently went along with that crime. Mr. Brama clarified that this <br /> didn't mean that people in the community didn't support those with needs, and <br /> recognizing the need for housing for them, but stated the concern is the impact <br /> of 200 plus units to area home values. <br /> Mr. Brama advised that he had been planning to put considerable money into a <br /> remodel of his home, but at this point had put that on hold until this project's <br /> future is determined; and if it does go through, his intent would be to sell the <br /> home almost immediately. <br /> Rita Mix, 3207 Old Highway 8 <br /> Ms. Mix spoke to her involvement in the recent past in reducing density of a <br /> project located further south at County Road C-2; and her current meeting <br /> today with those residents now activated on this northern County Road D <br /> project and her introduction to them and the materials provided to her by them. <br /> Ms. Mix recognized that their opposition had nothing to do with low- or <br /> moderate-income subsidized development, but more to do with density which <br /> she understand completely. Ms. Mix suggested that if the REDA could <br /> financial support a low- to moderate-income housing option while at the same <br /> time reducing density, she thought the community would accept that versus all <br />