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THE CITY OF East Pleasanton Specific Plan Public Comments pLEASANTON® Finding housing for adults with autism, like Emily-especially in the Bay Area - is a long shot. When you look at the larger statistics about the lack of affordable housing for other adults like her,the likelihood she will be able to live independently in the only community she knows is very low. Statistics include: • Housing units needed by 2023 to meet the demand of adults with developmental disabilities who wish to live independently include 233 for people currently living in Pleasanton with another 5,500 across Alameda County. • There are 471 Regional Center clients in Pleasanton; 1,446 Regional Center clients in the Tri-Valley area. • The turnover in the developmental disability housing that is already in Pleasanton is extremely low, as residents expect to age in place. • REACH currently owns and operates 11 homes in Tri-Valley; 6 in Pleasanton. Although REACH recently purchased 2 townhomes in Livermore (housing for 6 adults), it was the first purchase in the last 10 years due to the high real estate costs in this area. • The REACH waitlist has 77 people and, as mentioned earlier,the Sunflower Hill waitlist is in the hundreds. • 8 out of 10 adults with developmental disabilities live on a fixed income of less than $900/month. When Emily talks of moving out on her own, she wants to find a place to live in Pleasanton with friends- just like any young adult her age.This town is the only home she's ever known. She feels comfortable and supported here. Our family urges you to include plans for more affordable housing in East Pleasanton to meet the needs of Emily and other young adults with disabilities. Kind regards, Marnie and Gustavo Santoyo Provided to City Council for the February 18, 2020, Meeting 3