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Katherine Murphy-Quinn <Katherine.Murphy@student.tamdistrict.org>Monday, June 21, 202112:27 PMcity clerkAffordable Housing Plan

Hello Councilmembers,My name is Katie, I live in Sausalito . I am writing in support of the Affordable Housing Plan on theagenda for 6/21/21 .Marin County is the most segregated county in the Bay Area, and Mill Valley is included in its top tenmost segregated cities. Mill valley has a history of racist covenants that barred people of color fromliving in the town. Many of these redlining tactics are still in deeds of these houses today. Mill Valley'spopulation is 88.8% white, with 93% of residential land zoned for single-family homes (SF Chronicle,Dec 2020). Affordable housing is the first step in making Mill Valley a more inclusive place.Many studies have been conducted that prove there is not a correlation between low-income housingand surrounding property value. (see: Does Affordable Housing Negatively Impact Nearby PropertyValues?).Previous public comments have suggested that affordable housing will attract "drug dealing, theft tosupport habitual drug use, and an increase in violent crime ."These statements are unsubstantiated. This kind of rhetoric is thinly veiled prejudice and a completeclosed-mindedness to new people entering our town does not bode well for our future.For a mathematical breakdown of the correlation between housing and crime,see https:/Ipaa2011.princeton.edu/papers/110122.If Mill Valley cannot get their act together and approve affordable housing, we will never be awelcome place to people of all backgrounds. With continual rejection of housing plans, our town hasnot been able to meet that goal. As a community, we have to ask ourselves what matters more: aliving place for everyone, or a parking lot with a car charger.Please councilmembers, make the right choice. Support affordable housing in Mill Valley.Thank you for your time and consideration.From,

Katie Murphy-Quinn

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BeverlyScibetta <sweetcatvic@icloud.com>Monday, June 21/ 202111:49 AMPlanning40units/4stories proposal near Hauke park mill valley.

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I feel this plan is grossly inappropriate for the following reasons: #1 it will create a dangerous walking and bikingsituation and is near an area where many children are in the park.#2. It is very hazardous since police and fire vehicleswill have difficulty getting out in an emergency due to traffic and the ridiculous proposal of a 2way street. (It is currently1way).#3there are no plans for parking and bathroom facilities.#4 this appears to be a rush through plan with littletransparency.#5 the city has no plans for water or traffic impact.Why is this even being considered for this area??? Havethis developer find a more suitable area. Pleasetake into account my concerns. Beverly Scibetta4332 shelter bay Ave mill valley Ca 94941 Sent from my iPhone

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Danielle Staude

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Roberta Weis <weisfam1@gmail.com>Monday, June 21, 202111:57 AMDanielle StaudeHauke park housing

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As a 45 year resident who works locally (as does my husband) this housing proposal poses a negative impact on ourcommunity.This past frio At 1:00 pm I could not exit town!! E. Blithdale was a parking lot from hwy. well back to town, and miller,backed up from hwy. to tam high!!! I waited on Miller for over an hour b4 attempting.This is not that unusual;, adding 40 units in such close proximity to one of only 2 major outlets is a bad idea. Emergencyvehicles WILL be impeded, reasonable congestion made even more impossible. Vote no!!!

Roberta Weis

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Danielle Staude

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paula@weavermcgrath.comMonday, June 21, 202112:00 PMDanielle StaudeKevin J. McGrathMill Valley City Council June 21, 2021 Meeting-Agenda Item #5

My husband and I fully support the staff recommendation to proceed with anappeal ofthe ABAG number allocated to Mill Valley. We hope the appealwill be vigorous.

Thank you.Paula and Kevin McGrath154 Kipling DriveMill Valley, CA94941

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Danielle Staude

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Cherie K Whitmore <drckw@yahoo.com>Monday, June 21, 202112:06 PMPlanningNO TO DESTRUCTION OF HAUKE PARK

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I strongly oppose this ridiculous ill conceived idea to destroy Hauke park.

The City has justified this site selection with the patronizing view that low-income residents will have fewer cars thanother Mill Valley residents, and will therefore walk everywhere. This is an unrealistic representation of how people goabout their daily lives. The neighborhood's current walkability score is 39 (Car-Dependent: Most errands require a car).

The City-endorsed "consultant's" report is completely silent on traffic problems that will be caused for Park users, 600+households in surrounding neighborhoods, and emergency vehicles. People who access and rely on Hauke Parkunderstand the surrounding roads are not equipped to take on additional traffic. what would happen in a fire? Howmany lives would this endanger?

This is reckless and being fo isted under cover to Mill VAlley residents. little debate or rational thought has gone intothis .

VOTE NO

Cherie WhitmoreMill Valley resident

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Ms. Staude

TBurke <athleticscoach@earthlink.net> ITEM 3, COMMUNICATION NO. '5"D '1Monday, June 21, 202112:15 PMDanielle StaudeReject Hamilton Drive Plan

I am contacting you to express my extreme opposition to the proposeddevelopment on Hamilton Drive adjoining Hauke Park.

I will endeavor to be brief as I am sure that you have receivedsubstantial correspondence on this issue .

This, or any other proposal that creates additional traffic to KiplingDrive, Longfellow Road or Roque Moreas Drive represents a malevolentviolation of the fiduciary trust placed in it by the citizens of this areaof Mill Valley.

I firmly suggest that you reject the Hamilton Drive project and reexamineother potential sites, specifically 411 Miller Ave and 500 block of EastBlithedale Avenue (Boyle Park) which are far more appropriates locationsfor a development of this size.

Sincerely,

Terrence Burke

71 Longfellow Rd.

Mill Valley, CA

ps: My father was a fiscal analyst with the Department of Housing andUrban Development, oversaw the Shelter Hill development and was a liaisonto the Association of Bay Area Governments. I studied under renowned UrbanGeographer, James Edward Vance and view his book, Geography and UrbanEvolution in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as his concept of "CityRealms" to be directly applicable to current conditions.

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Kipp Delbyck <kipp.delbyck@gmail.com>Monday, June 21, 202112:38 PMcity clerkHamilton Drive

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I support the proposal put forth by the Housing Advisory Committee to solicit interest for an affordablehousing builder to build affordable housing at 1 Hamilton Dr in Mill Valley.

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Vivian Pack <vivian.pack@icloud.com>Monday, June 21, 202112:51 PMcity clerkAffordable Housing Plan

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Hello Councilmembers,My name is Vivian, I am fifteen and I live in Novato. I am writing in support of the Affordable HousingPlan on the agenda for 6/21/21 .Marin County is the most segregated county in the Bay Area, and Mill Valley is included in its top tenmost segregated cities. Mill valley has a history of racist covenants that barred people of color fromliving in the town. Many of these redlining tactics are still in deeds of these houses today. Mill Valley'spopulation is 88.8% white, with 93% of residential land zoned for single-family homes (SF Chronicle,Dec 2020). Affordable housing is the first step in making Mill Valley a more inclusive place.Many studies have been conducted that prove there is not a correlation between low-income housingand surrounding property value . (see: Does Affordable Housing Negatively Impact Nearby PropertyValues?).Previous public comments have suggested that affordable housing will attract "drug dealing, theft tosupport habitual drug use, and an increase in violent crime."These statements are unsubstantiated. This kind of rhetoric is thinly veiled prejudice and a completeclosed-mindedness to new people entering our town does not bode well for our future.For a mathematical breakdown of the correlation between housing and crime ,see https:/Ipaa2011 .princeton.edu/papers/110122.If Mill Valley cannot get their act together and approve affordable housing, we will never be awelcome place to people of all backgrounds. With continual rejection of housing plans, our town hasnot been able to meet that goal. As a community, we have to ask ourselves what matters more: aliving place for everyone, or a parking lot with a car charger.Please councilmembers, make the right choice. Support affordable housing in Mill Valley.Thank you for your time and consideration.From,Vivian Pack

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GUNNEL STROM <gunnel.strom@comcast.net>Monday, June 21, 202112:53 PMcity clerkHauke Park

My name is Gunnel Strom and I live at 175 Kipling Drive . I oppose the proposed over-development of 1Hamilton for safety, traffic , and environmental reasons. I ask that you pursue better alternative sites andsolutions. Please respect the petition www.change.orglhauke park.

All the best and stay well(Ms.) Gunnel Strom

Office: 415-956-1514 (Mondays and Thursdays)Mobile: 415-385-6645

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Hello Councilmembers,

Patrick Lewis <patricklewis888@gmail.com>Monday, June 21, 20211:18 PMcity clerkAffordable Housing in Mill Valley

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My name is Patrick Lewis and I am a 58 year old living in San Rafael. I am writing in support of theAffordable Housing Plan on the agenda for 6/21/21.

Marin County is the most segregated county in the Bay Area, and Mill Valley is included in its top tenmost segregated cities. Mill Valley has a history of racist covenants that barred people of color fromliving in the town. Many of these redlining tactics are still in deeds of these houses today. Mill Valley 'spopulation is 88.8% white, with 93% of residential land zoned for single-family homes (SF Chronicle,Dec 2020). Affordable housing is the first step in making Mill Valley a more inclusive place .

Many studies have been conducted that prove there is not a correlation between low-income housingand surrounding property value. (see: Does Affordable Housing Negatively Impact Nearby PropertyValues?).

Previous public comments have suggested that affordable housing will attract "drug dealing, theft tosupport habitual drug use, and an increase in violent crime ."These statements are unsubstantiated. This kind of rhetoric is thinly veiled prejudice, and a completeclosed-mindedness to new people entering Mill Valley which does not bode well for our future.

For a mathematical breakdown of the correlation between housing and crime, seehttps:/Ipaa2011 .princeton .edu/papers/110122.

If Mill Valley cannot get their act together and approve affordable housing, our county will never be awelcome place to people of all backgrounds. With continual rejection of housing plans, MV has notbeen able to meet that goal. As a community, we have to ask ourselves what matters more: a livingplace for everyone, or a parking lot with a car charger.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt made a statement in his second inaugural address in 1937 which sums upthe current situation in Marin County quite aptly: "The test of our progress is not whether we add moreto the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have toolittle." Please councilmembers, make the right choice this evening . Support affordable housing in MillValley.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

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Patrick Lewis119 Nantucket CoveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Ty Hudson <tyhLidson@gmail.com>Monday, June 21, 20211:23 PMPlanning; city clerkaffordable housing at 1 Hamilton

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I have seen a few signs in my neighborhood that say "Save Hauke Park from High-Density Development." Mywife, daughter, and I live within walking distance of Hauke Park. Our two-year-old daughter loves the swingsand the slide at the Hauke Park playground, and we frequently take walks at the Bayfront Meadow. In myopinion, Hauke Park does not need to be "saved" from affordable housing. There is nothing about a four-storybuilding providing affordable housing that is inconsistent with a great public park. Furthermore, ourneighborhood definitely does not need to be "saved" from the type of people who might rent affordableapartments. We should strive to be a more inclusive community, and this decision will show whether or not MillValley is serious about that goal.

TyHudson

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Eileen Fisher <eyefish9@arksf.com>Monday, June 21, 20211:27 PMcity clerk; John McCauley; Urban Carmel; Sashi McEntee; Tricia Ossa;Jim Wickham - MillValley mailPetition in support of affordable housing in mill valley

Dear Mayor McCauley and Council Members,

Please see attached petition, created by MVCAN, in support of affordable housing at 1 Hamilton Dr. We urgeyou to vote to approve the recommendations put forth by the HAC. You have the support of the community!

https://www.change.org/MillValley For AffordableHollsing

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Mill Valley has a critical housing issue where 90% of our teachers, fire fighters, nursing aides, etc. have tocommute--causing unnecessary traffic and pollution. Mill Valley's population has not increased significantly inthe last 30 years, but traffic has!

Mill Valley's population is 87% white and the biggest block to greater diversity is lack of affordable housing.

The proposal being put forth by the city's Housing Advisory Committee for 1 Hamilton Dr is our best option tobuild affordable housing in Mill Valley. The proposal has put forth 50 public parking spots to replace the 35 onsite in addition to parking for all residents on site.

At this juncture, the HAC needs the council to vote to proceed to the next step, which is to solicit interest in anonprofit builder (no builder has been selected). All citizens will be able to participate in every step of thislong process. There is no current plan for any specific structure.

The Mill Valley City Council should:

1. Vote to support the current findings of the Housing Advisory Committee.

2. Preserve our small town character by keeping Mill Valley workers in Mill Valley.

3. Be more environmentally conscious by building affordable housing, which will reduce commuting andpollution.

Let's keep Mill Valley a vibrant and compassionate community!

If you are interested in learning more about supporting affordable housing send an emailto: millvalleyforhollsing@gmail.com . And attend the council meeting on June 21.

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Best,

Eileen Fisher

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Lisa Scarsella <scarsella415@gmail.com>Monday, June 21, 20211:37 PMcity clerkcomment regarding affordable housing in MV

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Dear Mill Valley City Councilmembers,

I am heartened and encouraged to hear of your proposed housing plan in the Enchanted Knollsneighborhood. The location has good access to public transportation, stores and parks, and will show the restof Marin that Mill Valley is serious about being inclusive , diverse and welcoming.

However, that said, change isn't easy, and everyone isn't going to get everything they want. What bothers meis that there has been such a strong disinformation campaign by the opposition forces here in town and we'rehearing wildly inaccurate claims about what the city is planning, 'rushing the process through', not listening toany community input, etc. It's all patently untrue . I would hope that we could all listen to the proposal firstbefore we take sides and dig our heels in. I mean, isn't that the definition of a good compromise: No one iscompletely happy?

I have been involved in the MV Girls Softball League and Marin Girls Softball for many many years . Wealways encouraged families, and sometimes required that they carpool , walk or bike, and that they drop off forpractices and not stay and park. Why is this? Because the sports leagues create much of the traffic andparking issues in the Hauke area. It feels a bit disingenuous for one of the soccer leagues, for example, to saythey are only trying to support the Friends of Hauke Park, when the parking affects them more than anyone.The over 900 local housing units in the neighborhood are not the problem , and adding a small percentageincrease in additional units with parking spaces is not going to have a significant effect on the neighborhoodparking. I would hope that the local leagues would realize all the benefits that can come from increasing theavailable housing units in the neighborhood, including the general benefit to all of having a more diversecommunity, more people who live AND work here, ideally less traffic, more sustainability and a neighborhoodwhere players can walk to practice. We are all going to have to work together for the greater good, and Ibelieve this will be much greater!

Best,Lisa ScarsellaStadium Ave, Mill Valley415-302-9080

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ITEM 3, COMMUNICATION NO.2"/~Barbara McDonald <bmcd0520@gmail.com>Monday, June 21, 20211:40 PMcity clerkAffordable Housing at 1 Hamilton Dr.

I am Barbara McDonald, a resident at the Redwoods, and am writing to tell you that I support the proposal put forth bythe staff to solicit interest for an affordable housing builder to build affordable housing at 1 Hamilton Dr. in Mill Valley. Itis important that Mill Valley become a city with a more diverse and equitable community. Building housing for thepeople who staff our businesses and teach our children is essential as well as for other groups. Please listen to theproposal and conclude that affordable housing is top on the list of things the City Council needs to follow through on.

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,Barbara McDonald

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Carol Saysette <ccsaysette@gmail.com>Monday, June 21, 20211:51 PMcity clerkI support low cost housing in Mill Valley

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Dear City Council Members,

I support the efforts to build affordable housing at 1 Hamilton Dr. in Mill Valley.

I am a Mill Valley resident at The Redwoods. I moved to Mill Valley in1967 and raised threechildren here. It is a wonderful town, and I love the town, but it is an unrealistic place to raisechildren. I chose to live in San Rafael, in the Canal District for the years to be able to be involvedin a more integrated city.

My son has recently chosen to live in Mill Valley, and is raising a boy he adopted fromEthiopia. It's hard for my grandson to feel at home here because almost everyone is white.

Thank you,

Rev. Dr. Carol Saysette (retired)

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Carolyn Corbelli <corbelli101@gmail.com>Monday, June 21, 20211:53 PMcity clerksupport affordable housing

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I support the staff proposal to solicit interest in anonprofit affordable housing builder to build affordable housing at 1Hamilton Dr. in Mill Valley.

Mill Valley desperately needs affordable housing. We need roomfor diversity in our community and to make room we needaffordable housing.

Carolyn CorbelliThe Redwoods40 Camino Alto #12111Mill Valley

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