This issue was recategorized from Other to Homeless Encampment and/or Squatters.

Justine assigned this issue to Code Enforcement Division

How can the RVs stay in the park multiple days when the gate is supposed to be locked at night? I thought we hashed this problem out last week. Because the construction company needs access to their site the foreman is responsible for closing the gate at night and making sure the park is empty.

Correction, I see they’re not in the park, my mistake.

No, not in the park... in a neighborhood street! That's worse. Why do we even bother with laws in Vallejo when we have no law enforcement.

The lack of response by VPD has become so infamous that ppl are coming from other locations just to commit crimes here. Since there’s no imminent threat of arrest.

I saw VPD there yesterday. One mobile living unit has departed but the other two remain.

I don’t see any trash. So what’s the problem with them sleeping in their RV?

Dee, check issue 5430475 I included pictures of their previous location on Wilson with a pile of trash/junk where they dumped it on the street. And then they went back over to the park. Right now the location is unknown.

I recently read an article re: another city that’s being sued. Homeless advocates filed a class action lawsuit because they constantly harassed homeless people but made no provisions for sheltering them. Vallejo could be next. I don’t understand where they expect ppl to go that have no where to be. I’d rather see my taxes used to build a shelter rather than rotating them, cleaning up camp sites and possibly paying a class action award.

Dee J here’s the trash left behind, after the local scavengers and junkers picked through it.

David G. I believe you. And leaving any amount of trash behind definitely isn't acceptable.

Code Enforcement Division assigned this issue to Christina E., Community Services Section (CSS)

Thank you for reporting! The Police Department's Community Service Section (CSS) has opened a case for this issue. CSS has one part-time and three full-time employees who are responsible for addressing all quality of life concerns, supporting Neighborhood Watch groups, and working with the Neighborhood Law Program and Code Enforcement to address distressed and dangerous properties. We work hard to investigate each report in a timely manner, and will investigate this report as soon as we possibly can. Please keep in mind there is a lengthy process to remove illegal encampments. If you have any questions, please call our office at (707) 553-7218.

If you witness any suspicious or criminal activity that requires an immediate response, please call 9-1-1.

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This is a constant problem. I appreciate that they weren't there upon arrival but there is a consistent cycle of the same vehicles/mobile living units in that area and River Park. I understand that VPD is overworked, underfunded and understaffed but there exist squatters in this vacant lot and park on a regular basis.

One thing that would help is if the gate to River Park was closed & locked at night. But now the waterfront construction foreman is responsible, and never does it. I even called GRVD three times to complain and each time was told the foreman would be admonished and the gates locked. Still, never locked anymore....

Why does this happen?

Carol Elliott (Registered User)
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Thanks, Carol

Citizen, because Vallejo doesn’t have sufficient homeless shelters, low income housing, substance abuse treatment programs, or mental health crisis clinics. Clearly it’s not a priority to Vallejo City Council or CoV residents. Homeless ppl are expected to just vanish into thin air. 🤷🏽‍♀️

This happens because there is no accountability or follow through with our City Agencies. It was contracted out to SVT prior to the construction, and another private security sits all night and guards the gravel pile in the Marina parking lot.
"We" are the ones that can hold them accountable...and should. Call GVRD and see what kind of response you get....

Salvador Nuno, Parks Supervisor
snuno@gvrd.org
Telephone: 707-648-4618

Gabriel Lanusse, General Manager
glanusse@gvrd.org
Telephone: 707-648-4603

Or were you asking why camping on the streets in an RV happens?

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