It looks like a dump and the area along the street looks like the slums...this needs the attention of the news media.

This site is an obscenity. Our entire city needs to feel ashamed. If our city officials are truly unable to clean it up, then they should resign and walk away.

quick! Bring some chemical toilets!.

Quick put up more tents because it’s a three ring circus

I guess pretty much the whole state of California should feel ashamed then.

Oh, and how many news reports have you seen lately regarding this issue anywhere in the state. Yes Nightline might’ve done a special once or Vice News with an 8 minute blurb. Perhaps someone will make it all the way through this documentary, check it out, it’s called “tent city“. News reporters from NBC’s KGW channel 8 stayed in homeless encampments for three weeks. It’s just plain reporting, not really pro or con, just presenting the situation. But it does give insight into the lives, personalities and situations that brought them to being homeless. Also into how the neighborhoods and businesses are affected along with their opinions.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hOmCQqNiYsY

This issue has been reported before. When is the city going to get on the landowner to take care of this? Many families bring their kids to shop at nearby CVS, Dollar Store, Eco-Thrift & Seafood City. It's not good for these kids to see drugged out campers all around. And what's happening with human waste & the wetlands?

Most people are one serious illness or hospital stay away from being homeless. Believing that you’re middle class and exempt is just naive

Being homeless doesn't mean living like a pig.

Why should the whole state of California feel ashamed? There isn't homeless blight in even a quarter of the state. No one is exempt from being homeless. Most are exempt from living in a blighted mess though if they fall on hard times. The ones content to life around such filth are most likely perpetual homeless. Who would want to house them? They aren't showing any sign they could respect a place given to them. I definitely don't want more litterers and bad behavior in my neighborhood.

Have either of you ever been homeless? If not, you really don’t know what it means or why any of them live like they do. You have no idea what struggles their daily life consists of, and are simply speaking from the perspective of privileged lenses. You have people living in homes that trash Vallejo just as much. So before you try to pull the “blight sympathizer” card...Admit that they aren’t solely responsible for the trash and blight in this town.

Dee, your comment is mute. Open your eyes...the disgusting trash around each tented area proves the point. Just because these folks are without a home, doesn't mean they have to live like pigs. If they cab haul it in, they can haul it out. Even dogs don't poop where they eat, unless they're tied up.

It could be argued that they are not really “living“, but just “surviving”.

rxoo94503, and your point is moot. Until there’s dumpsters, porta potty’s or shelter provided for these ppl continue to expect more of the same. I have yet to see any attempts to facilitate the most basic human needs for Vallejo’s homeless population but you expect they should care about this city’s image. Dream on.

And just who is going to pay for dumpsters cem toilets let alone shelter?
A local pastor tried to help over at 414 Tennessee st reported here on SCF and what happened to the area or neighborhood... Does anybody remember the complaint? The rental cem toilets would be destroyed in no time
Dumpsters set ablaze
All shelters have rules and who wants to follow rules? And I could be wrong about all of that because I have been wrong before
What about you?

Who is paying for all of these clean ups? Yes i have been wrong before. There was this one time when I thought that i was wrong, but as it turns out i was actually right. 😳

No one is going to pay for the maintenance of homeless and then pay again to clean up after them
Especially since they tend to completely trash the neighborhood and commit property crimes
So we pay once afterwards

When have you ever paid for “maintenance of the homeless”? Despite acting like you already know what would occur, you’re simply assuming what might happen if we and the CoV were to assist them. If you prefer to continue paying afterwards for clean ups, then just pay. Why keep complaining about it? We already know what the the results have been and what the alternatives are, yet we continue to operate the same year after year, while expecting different results Without resources it only gets worse 🙄

L.U. 414 Tennessee has been reported on see click fix as, no permit for construction, did not seek approval from neighbors or City, continuous infractions of City Code by allowing RV and camping in parking lot, reports of trash, drugs etc. Was this really the best location?
Yes, shelters have rules, for the safety of others that have to share the space. When homeless people are interviewed, and asked why they don’t want to stay in a shelter, you will hear “it’s very crowded”, There are no private rooms so you share a large space with everyone. Some will tell you straight up that they don’t get along with others and won’t go. And of course that you can’t smoke, drink or shoot up.
I asked Christina from community service why so many folks refuse help. I wondered if it was because they have no storage for their belongings, no pets or the shelter is only for overnight and they will be turned out in the morning. She told me they accommodate their belongings, at least at one time they had accommodations for their pets but there is still no permanent shelter - you will be turned out the next morning. So, they still refuse the assistance.
I’m sure you’ve seen one of my previous posts about the absolute lack of services for homeless people, drug rehabilitation, senior care or mental health in Solano County.

Look at it this way, if we provide the most basic services and assistance for the homeless (that want it), then you can start with clearing the streets and sidewalks, because then you can say there is an option for them. There is a court case going through the system now that is testing the “no sit/lie” law. Basically the premises is, you cannot arrest someone for sleeping in public when there are no beds available.

This is my outline for a solution to homelessness:
-Build more shelters
-Renovate hotel or large building into many small studios at $300-400 a month for the homeless that maybe have a small pension but not enough to pay rent, or they can work it off with community service.
(Thorough background evaluation would be crucial to make sure they would not trash the place).
-City Sanctioned tent city on city owned property away from schools, parks and densely populated residential areas. It would allow outdoor camping, pets would be allowed. There would be porta potties, dumpsters and maybe even a makeshift showering area.
(A few rules would be crucial here, no hard illegal drugs, they area must be kept somewhat orderly(clean), no violence, etc.)
-A parking lot for RV camping, vehicles must be registered and in decent working order and the area must be kept clean.
•Once these things are in place, the homeless would have to choose one of the options above. At that once stringent vagrancy laws would be enforced for those that do not take advantage of these resources and still choose to camp or the sidewalk or trespass.
I see no problem with enforcing a citywide “Sit-Lie” ordinance especially once there are these options available.

Dee,No one said they are to blame for all blight in Vallejo. That is you being judgmental and over reacting. Also being judgmental when you accuse us of not being educated on this topic. Just because we disagree doesn't automatically make us ignorant and you the expert. We see the matter through different eyes and will continue to do so. The only privilege I have is the ability to work hard and make good choices while fighting many health issues and challenges that never seem to end. If I am ever homeless I will bring every piece of trash out of the encampment that I bring in. I will never expect/accept someone to pick up after me if as long as I have enough mobility to do so.

That’s great. Maybe you can be awarded “Homeless person of the month” and be awarded the key to City awarded by the Mayor. 😂 Couldit be that you just feel ignorant? Because I never said or implied that you were, nor did I claim that I was an expert. Possibly your own inferiority complex which has absolutely nothing to do with me. I’m only responsible for what I say and not for what you understand or how you feel. Sorry, not sorry.

Jw I think that your solution is a feasible idea. When I drove past this encampment yesterday the gate was wide open.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/las-homeless-surge-puts-hollywoods-progressive-ideals-test-1174599

rxoo94503: It's "moot", not "mute."

Dee, you don't have a clue how you are perceived or the substance of your own posts. Your loss. Oh Well. Growth is not your friend

What on earth gave you the impression that I was concerned about your perception of me? Your acceptance has zero value to my self worth. I find it hilarious that you actually thought it mattered though.😂😂😂😂

No, I think they want to "mute" the conversation, as it's not going thier way.

Jw, (& everyone) your outline above is mirrored here from Sacramento’s ambitious solution.
From Sacramento county supervisor Sue Frost.
At the beginning of 2018, Sacramento County launched an ambitious new program that attempted to prioritize getting the 250 homeless people who cost the most amount of money each year in taxpayer dollars, into permanent housing. Some of these homeless people are costing the county upwards of $150,000 a year, so it made sense to me to focus our efforts on getting them off the streets. Now that it’s been around a year since we launched that program, I wanted to explain to you how the program works, and share with you the exciting news regarding how successful it has been.

As soon as the program was established last year, the Sheriff’s department in coordination with Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services and the Sacramento County Department of Technology established the list of the 250 people costing the most money. These costs primarily come in the form of emergency room visits, jail visits, and utilizing alcohol, drug, and mental health services — all of which can be quite costly.

Once the 250 people were chosen, they were assigned to individual case managers, who then had the job of physically locating them in the community. This is no easy task, and can often be one of the largest obstacles to getting them treatment. Once they are found, they are told that they are eligible for fast-tracked housing and services, but convincing them to take part in it can be its own challenge. On average, this is the 7th housing program they have been affiliated with, and their level of trust with the government has often eroded. Many remain skeptical that they aren’t going to just get put on another list where nothing happens.

Once they sign up for the program, the case manager helps to clear any obstacles that may prevent them from getting the assistance they need. They will ensure they have met all their court requirements, are taking the proper medications, have a valid identification card, have a social security card, etc. After all these obstacles are lifted, they are then placed straight into housing that is wrapped in social services on-site.

The housing currently available to them are apartment style units that are located in the Del Paso Heights area and in South Sacramento. We are using apartment style housing for a couple key reasons. First, it allows us to acquire the number of units we need in a much faster and more affordable way. Second, it allows us to save on staffing costs, since our social services staff stays on-site instead of travelling long distances between visits.

Many of my constituents were skeptical when this program was announced because they thought it would be a waste of time. They felt that these 250 homeless people would never accept county services. To be honest with you I had some doubts as well, but remained optimistic that even if we were able to house a small portion of this segment of the homeless population, it would be a successful program.

I am thrilled to be able to report to you that 196 of the 250 have signed up for the program (including the #1 most expensive person), and 109 of them have already been housed! This is an incredible feat, and I am thrilled with the result thus far.

I know it is easy to become frustrated and jaded when trying to tackle the growing problem of homelessness in our community. The problem is so large that it can sometimes feel overwhelming. But if we focus on prudent solutions to this problem that are mindful of protecting taxpayer dollars, we can make some positive strides in the right direction, and this program is evidence of just that.

enlightened effort

I wonder how any have jobs and are heading to be self sufficient etc. now that they have housing.

As they were looking to just pay less to house them -vs- pay E.R. visits, jail, court fees and time etc., I don't think that was their goal. We could only hope that even a small percentage might work or volunteer for Community Service to reimburse portions of their housing. You have to assume since they were selected as the most in need, so they probably were never really self sufficient in the first place. Too bad the report doesn't have more details like that.

I.e.: The" bus stop bum" here in Vallejo would be my first and only candidate right now. He gets arrested, dropped at the E.R.,they release him because he needs mental services not medical, and they release him from the E.R. to return to the streets.

People of SeeClickFix and residents of Vallejo, the balls in your court. What are you going to do about this?
Are we going to keep ignoring/tolerating thisand driving past it day after day whlebit gets worse?
Or are we going to take our blinders off and see this for what is is a act to remove this Biohazardous blight?
We need to not only continue posting here on SeeClickFix but we also need to alert local news agencies and TV news media, we need to keep contacting city and public officials, anything we can do to shed more light on this and spur some action.

Maybe the media will pick it up after the opioid crisis is solved, then we can declare homelessness the next National Emergency.

Jw, the problem is it is old news through out the bay area and the news stations want ratings. If they could somehow turn it into a government dysfunction story or about the out of control litterers and how careless some are about respecting the environment etc. , but I presume that has been done many times also. We really need federal dollars and more creative solutions. It shouldn't be on Vallejo only. I am not behind throwing an endless supply of money to make it go away like San Francisco though. I have a hard time respecting, sympathizing or caring about people whom needlessly trash everywhere. I wouldn't mind encampments if they were good neighbors, just not too close of neighbors to me.

Where is the city manager? Or the vice mayor ? Do they even live in vallejo ? Or care!!

From Cityofvallejo.net:

It’s easy to get started running for office. In order to be eligible to hold office as a member of the City Council, a person must be an elector thereof or of territory lawfully annexed thereto for at least 30 days next preceding the last day for filing of nomination papers as fixed by applicable State law. In order to qualify as a registered voter in Vallejo, you must be a United States citizen; a resident of Vallejo; at least 18 years of age on the date of the next election; and, not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction.
During a specific period known as the “Nomination Period,” you obtain your official papers from the Vallejo City Clerk; you have a minimum of 20, maximum of 30 registered voters from your city sign your papers; you complete the papers; and you turn them into the Vallejo City Clerk.

So yes, they should all be residing in Vallejo.

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