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Matter 26-580

Extension of the Declaration and Proclamation of a Local Emergency for the Homeless Shelter Crisis in the City of San José.

Homelessness City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 05 May 2026
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File
26-580
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
05 May 2026
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 20:17

The papers

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Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses the recommendation to extend the declaration and proclamation of a local emergency for the homeless shelter crisis in San José. It outlines the progress made in addressing homelessness, including the expansion of emergency interim housing and outreach efforts. The recommendation suggests adopting a resolution to renew the local emergency for 12 months, allowing the City to utilize emergency powers to streamline processes related to homelessness. The memorandum also highlights the need for ongoing efforts to stabilize shelter operations and improve data integration.

Key points
  • Recommendation to adopt a resolution extending the local emergency for the homeless shelter crisis for 12 months.
  • Significant progress made in expanding emergency shelter capacity and outreach efforts.
  • The City activated 22 shelter sites providing 2,150 beds and opened the Cerone Interim Housing Community with 400 units.
  • The extension aims to enhance operational efficiencies and improve accountability in shelter placements.
  • No additional follow-up action with the City Council is expected at this time.
Limitations
  • The document includes unresolved placeholders such as the date for the council meeting and specific details on the public outreach.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 5/19/26 26-580 2.14 FROM: Erik L. Soliván DATE: April 27, 2026 Date: 5/5/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Extension of the Declaration and Proclamation of a Local Emergency for the Homeless Shelter Crisis in the City of San José RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution, effective June 15, 2026, declaring the continued existence of a homeless shelter crisis in the City of San José pursuant to California Government Code section 8698 et seq., and renewing for a 12‑month period the proclamation of a local emergency pursuant to California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630, the San José City Charter, and the San José Municipal Code, due to conditions and threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of San José. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The staff recommendation continues both the homeless shelter crisis declaration and the proclamation of a local emergency, enabling the City to exercise emergency powers under state law, the City Charter, and the San José Municipal Code. These authorities allow the City to streamline regulatory and procurement processes, reducing costs and timelines for...
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Resolution

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The City Council of San José is proposing a resolution to declare the continued existence of a homeless shelter crisis and to renew a local emergency proclamation for a 12-month period, effective June 15, 2026. This resolution is based on the ongoing threat to health and safety due to homelessness in the city. It outlines the city's efforts to address the crisis, including the activation of shelter sites and the need for regulatory flexibility to mitigate the impacts of homelessness. The resolution also requests support from state and federal governments and emphasizes the importance of collaboration with various agencies to combat homelessness.

Key points
  • The resolution declares a continued homeless shelter crisis in San José.
  • It renews a local emergency proclamation for 12 months starting June 15, 2026.
  • The city has activated 22 shelter sites providing 2,150 beds.
  • The resolution requests federal and state support to address homelessness.
  • It emphasizes the need for regulatory flexibility to mitigate the crisis.
  • The city aims to achieve functional zero unsheltered homelessness.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft as indicated by the repeated mention of 'DRAFT' and instructions to contact the City Clerk for the final document.
  • Specific dates for the adoption of the resolution and the voting results are not filled in.

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SAW:GAR:MMV 05-08-2026 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE, EFFECTIVE JUNE 15, 2026, DECLARING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF A HOMELESS SHELTER CRISIS IN THE CITY OF SAN JOSE PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 8698 ET SEQ., AND RENEWING FOR A 12‑MONTH PERIOD THE PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 8558 AND 8630, THE SAN JOSE CITY CHARTER, AND THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE, DUE TO CONDITIONS AND THREATENED CONDITIONS OF HOMELESSNESS WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN JOSE WHEREAS, the City of San José (“City”) City Council desires to adopt this resolution for the reasons set forth in the memorandum, dated April 27, 2026, from the Director of Housing, Erik L. Soliván, for the May 19, 2026, City Council meeting (“Memorandum”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Section 8698 et seq., including but not limited to sections 8698.1, 8698.2, 8698.3, and 8698.4, the City may declare a shelter crisis, which is deemed to constitute a local emergency; and WHEREAS, to declare a shelter crisis, the City must find that there is an existence of a situation in which a significant number of...