San Jose Ca.Gov
File #: 20-398    Version: 1
Type: Community & Economic Development Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/23/2020 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/7/2020 Final action:
Title: Emergency Order and Shelter Crisis Declaration for COVID-19 Emergency.
Attachments: 1. Memorandum, 2. Supplemental, 3. Memorandum from the Mayor, 4. Resolution, 5. Memorandum from Mayor, Jones, Peralez, Davis, 6. Memorandum from Esparza, 4/7/2020, 7. Memorandum from Arenas, 4/7/2020

...Title

Emergency Order and Shelter Crisis Declaration for COVID-19 Emergency.

...Recommendations

(a) Adopt a resolution:

(1) Ordering a suspension of the City Zoning Code, the General Plan and other requirements applicable to shelters established or expanded during the COVID-19 emergency pursuant to the City’s emergency powers under California Government Code Section 8634;

(2) Declaring the existence of a continued shelter crisis in the City of San José, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Section 8698 et seq., Citywide for facilities and properties as authorized by the City Manager during the COVID-19 emergency; and

(3) Ratifying the City Manager’s March 20, 2020 declaration of Shelter Crisis.

(b) Direct the Administration to take actions to address the emergency and Shelter Crisis as set forth in the Resolution.

CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, CEQA Guideline Section 15259, Emergency Projects. (Housing)

[Rules Committee referral 3/18/20 - Item A.1.a]

[Deferred from 3/24/2020 Item 8.3 (20-377)]