Homeless workshop directs new studies
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Council unanimously directed staff to study future uses for the Palm Field property, seek confirmation of a proposed $11 million County contribution for the Navigation Center, and examine regional partnership or transfer options for running the center.
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What this means
The Council moved forward on several homelessness-related next steps. Staff must now look at possible future uses for the Palm Field property, including affordable housing or permanent supportive housing, and report back. The Council also asked staff to work with the County on the proposed $11 million contribution and to study other ways the Homeless Navigation Center could be owned or operated. The goal is to close the funding gap and find a setup that is more sustainable for residents and service providers.
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- Directed staff to conduct an internal study or hire a consultant on future development options for the Palm Field property, including affordable housing or permanent supportive housing.
- Directed staff to pursue confirmation of the County's proposed $11 million contribution toward the Navigation Center and identify options to address the remaining estimated funding gap.
- Directed staff to explore regional partnership options for the Homeless Navigation Center, including possible sale or transfer to the County for operation.
- Approved the motion unanimously, 7-0.
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Special Meeting - Homeless Workshop
Agenda
- Housing and Homelessness Workshop (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, receive the report on the Navigation Center and City Funded Homeless Initiatives and provide the City Manager direction on next steps.1.Decision: Packet: DISCUSSION
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- Packethttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=6951&compileOutputType=1
- Agendahttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=6949&compileOutputType=1
- Minuteshttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=6950&compileOutputType=1
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