...Title
Actions Related to Continued Shelter Crisis to Activate Two Overnight Warming Locations During the Cold Weather Season.
...Recommendations
(a) Adopt a resolution declaring the continued existence of a shelter crisis in the City of San José pursuant to, and in accordance with, the provisions of California Government Code section 8698 et seq., and designating the following two City-owned facilities to be occupied as Overnight Warming Locations by individuals experiencing homelessness during the cold weather season:
(1) Roosevelt Community Center; 901 E Santa Clara Street, San José, CA 95116; and
(2) West Valley Branch Library; 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José, CA 95117.
(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Housing to negotiate and execute an agreement with HomeFirst, retroactive to October 15, 2022, through June 30, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $900,000 to implement the Overnight Warming Locations.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER22-243, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15269, Emergency Projects, and Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Council Districts 1 and 3. (Housing/Library/Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)