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This memorandum discusses a grant agreement with WeHOPE for operations at the Arena Hotel Interim Housing Program. It recommends authorizing the Housing Director to negotiate and execute a grant agreement for up to $2,700,000 for services from October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The agreement aims to provide interim housing and supportive services for unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness. WeHOPE will take over operations from Urban Housing Communities, ensuring continuity of services. The memorandum outlines the background of previous agreements and funding sources, as well as the evaluation and follow-up processes.
Key points
The memorandum recommends a grant agreement with WeHOPE for the Arena Hotel Interim Housing Program.
The proposed grant amount is up to $2,700,000 for the period from October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
WeHOPE will provide interim housing and supportive services for unsheltered individuals.
The agreement is part of a broader effort to reposition the Arena Hotel and improve neighborhood integration.
The Housing Department will monitor WeHOPE's performance quarterly.
Limitations
The text contains unresolved placeholders such as the date of the last budget action.
The document does not specify the exact nature of the previous amendments to the agreement with Urban Housing Communities.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 10/28/25 25-1130 8.1 FROM: Erik L. Soliván DATE: October 6, 2025 Date: 10/17/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 SUBJECT: Grant Agreement with WeHOPE for Operations at the Arena Hotel Interim Housing Program RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a grant agreement with WeHOPE for the oversight and provision of services at the Arena Hotel in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000, retroactive from October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Approval of the recommendation will authorize the Housing Director, or his designee, to enter into a grant agreement with WeHOPE, to provide continuity of interim housing and supportive services at the Arena Hotel, located at 817 The Alameda, San José, for unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness. This operator transition represents the first step in an intentional repositioning of the Arena Hotel, with future opportunities for a new redevelopment partner, subsidy layering through investments from the Santa Clara County Housing Authority for operations totaling $2.1 million...
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The document outlines the Arena Hotel Interim Housing Program managed by the Housing Department, detailing its history, current challenges, and future plans. It includes information on funding, operations, and community impacts.
Key points
The Arena Hotel Interim Housing Program was opened on August 28, 2023, with 89 units and 114 beds.
The program is funded by Measure E and Project HomeKey 2.0, with an appropriation of $5,920,073 for FY2025-26.
Current challenges include operational issues due to the site's location, staffing needs, and lack of redevelopment planning.
WeHOPE will assume operations and management of the site, with a new developer selection process underway.
The Housing Authority Board has approved $2.1 million per year for the next three years to stabilize operations.
Limitations
The document appears to be a draft, as indicated by the presence of placeholder sections and incomplete information.
There are unresolved placeholders regarding supportive services and property management details.
Specific dates and outcomes related to the procurement process and subsidy layering opportunity are not provided.
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HOUSING DEPARTMENT ARENA HOTEL INTERIM HOUSING PROGRAM October 28, 2025 Item 8.1 City Council Erik L. Soliván Director Housing Department Cupid Alexander Deputy Director Housing Department a. Brief History b. Current Challenges and Opportunities c. Moving Forward 10/27/2025 Slide 2 Brief History • HomeKey Project – Hotel Conversion • FY2025-26 Appropriation: $5,920,073 • Funding Sources: Measure E / Project HomeKey 2.0 • Date Opened: 8/28/2023 • Address: 817 The Alameda | Council District: 6 • Composition: 89 Units / 114 Beds • Current Prioritization: Downtown • Eligible Population: Adults / Couples (no minors) 10/27/2025 Slide 3 Current Challenges and Opportunities a. OPERATIONS - Location: Site within a business district presents unique challenges not experienced by other interim housing sites - Staffing: High visibility, high traffic business, activity, and pedestrian corridor. Increased security staffing needed. - Funding: HomeKey funding for operations constrained staffing plan; required Measure E supplement b. LACK OF REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING - Delayed redevelopment initiation - Financially infeasible project - Current RFP out for new project partner c. IMPACTS ON THE...