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Matter ROGC 26-094

Emergency Interim Housing Siting Policy. (Foley, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, and Casey)

Homelessness Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 02 Mar 2026
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File
ROGC 26-094
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
02 Mar 2026
Last synced
03 Jun 2026 · 08:21

The papers

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Memorandum from Foley, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, and Casey

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The memorandum from Vice Mayor Foley and Councilmembers Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, and Casey recommends that the City Manager prepare an Emergency Interim Housing Siting Policy. This follows previous directives to equitably distribute Emergency Interim Housing Communities (EIHCs) and Bridge Housing Communities (BHCs) across all council districts, which has not been formally codified. The new policy aims to decrease clustering of EIHCs in future sites.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Rules and Open Government Committee.
  • It recommends the preparation of an Emergency Interim Housing Siting Policy.
  • The need for equitable distribution of EIHCs and BHCs across council districts is emphasized.
  • The equitable distribution element has not been formally codified despite previous approvals.
  • The signers confirm no private conversations regarding the memorandum's content with other council members.
Limitations
  • The document does not provide specific details on the proposed Emergency Interim Housing Siting Policy.
  • There are unresolved placeholders in the text, such as the specific date of the Rules Committee meeting.

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RULES COMMITTEE: 3/11/2026 ITEM: C.1 TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved FROM: Vice Mayor Foley Councilmember Campos Councilmember Tordillos Councilmember Cohen Councilmember Casey DATE: March 2, 2026 Date: 3/02/2026 SUBJECT: Emergency Interim Housing Siting Policy RECOMMENDATION Direct the City Manager to prepare and return to the City Council with an Emergency Interim Housing Siting Policy. BACKGROUND On September 29, 2021, the Rules and Open Government Committee approved “Compassionate San Jose - Bold Housing Solutions,” a memorandum submitted by former Mayor Liccardo and Councilmembers Peralez, Jimenez, Foley, and Mahan.1 The memorandum directs the City Manager to take several actions related to the delivery of Emergency Interim Housing Communities (EIHCs) throughout the City. The authors reiterate direction provided by City Councils to “equitably distribute” both EIHCs and Bridge Housing Communities (BHCs): As directed since 2017, the development of these sites should be equally distributed between all ten council districts, with each council district housing a least one. Homelessness is felt in every single one of our districts. Staff should...
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Letter from the Public

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Councilmember Campos has introduced a memo to the Rules Committee directing the City Manager to develop a policy for the equitable distribution of Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) sites across all council districts. This aims to reduce the unsheltered population and prevent clustering of sites. The Councilmember emphasizes the importance of community input for the success of the shelter system. The item is scheduled for discussion at the next Rules Committee meeting on March 11, 2026, and public comments can be submitted via email.

Key points
  • Councilmember Campos introduced a memo to the Rules Committee.
  • The memo directs the City Manager to develop a policy for equitable distribution of Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) sites.
  • The goal is to reduce the unsheltered population and prevent clustering of EIH sites.
  • Community input is emphasized as important for the success of the shelter system.
  • The item will be discussed at the Rules Committee meeting on March 11, 2026.
  • Public comments can be submitted via email by 8:00 a.m. on March 11, 2026.

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3/10/26, 9:55 AM Inbox - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook District 2 Neighborhood Leaders, Councilmember Campos introduced a memo to the Rules Committee directing the City Manager to develop a policy that would equally distribute future Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) sites across the city. By distributing EIH sites across all council districts, the City can continue to reduce the unsheltered population while preventing the clustering of sites in a small number of geographical areas. The current rollout of our shelter system has presented many challenges that our neighbors have shared with us. As we work to address unsheltered homelessness, the Councilmember wants to ensure that every council district is invested in the success of our shelter system. Your perspective and lived experience are important to share with City leaders. Successful passage through the Rules Committee will allow the City Council to consider this policy for adoption. This item will be on next week’s Rules Committee agenda (Wednesday, 03/11/2026). Written public comments may be submitted to the City Council by emailing city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov by 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Please feel free...