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Matter 25-1200

Resolution Authorizing New Operators and Grant Agreements for the Motel Program.

Homelessness City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 03 Nov 2025
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File
25-1200
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
03 Nov 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:01

The papers

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Replacement Memorandum, 11/14/25

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This memorandum outlines a resolution to authorize new operators and grant agreements for the Motel Program, increasing operational funding by $476,224 to a total of $7,336,269. The funding supports the transition to new service providers, including HomeFirst, PATH, Razing the Bar, and WeHOPE, to operate various motel sites. The memorandum emphasizes the importance of continuity in shelter and supportive services for unhoused individuals and families in San José.

Key points
  • The memorandum proposes an increase in Motel Program funding by $476,224.
  • Total funding for the Motel Program will be $7,336,269.
  • New operators include HomeFirst, PATH, Razing the Bar, and WeHOPE.
  • The funding supports the transition of operations at four motel sites.
  • The Motel Program provides supportive services, meals, and hygiene facilities at five sites.
  • The memorandum includes a background on the City’s sheltering strategy and emergency authority exercised by the Housing Department.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 11/18/25 25-1200 2.17 FROM: Erik L. Soliván DATE: November 13, 2025 Date: 11/14/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing New Operators and Grant Agreements for the Motel Program REASON FOR REPLACEMENT This replacement memorandum clarifies that the recommended increase in operational funding is intended to support the transition to new service providers. RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to increase Motel Program operational funding by $476,224, to support the transition to new providers, from the amount of $6,860,045 previously approved by City Council, to a total of $7,336,269, and negotiate and execute grant agreements with the following entities to operate the Motel Program as provided below: (a) An amount not to exceed $3,270,463 to HomeFirst for: (1) Bristol Hotel, Casa Linda Motel, and Fontaine Inn, retroactively from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; (2) Motel 6, retroactively from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; and (3) Continued operation of Alura Inn, retroactively from July 1, 2025, through...
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Resolution, rev. 11/17/25

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This resolution authorizes the Housing Director of San Jose to increase funding for the Motel Program by $476,224, bringing the total to $7,336,269. It includes agreements with various service providers for operational funding at multiple motel sites, retroactively from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The resolution outlines specific funding amounts for HomeFirst, PATH, Razing the Bar, and WeHOPE for their respective motel operations.

Key points
  • Increase in Motel Program operational funding by $476,224.
  • Total funding for the program is now $7,336,269.
  • Agreements to be executed with HomeFirst, PATH, Razing the Bar, and WeHOPE.
  • Funding is retroactive from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
  • The resolution supports the City’s comprehensive sheltering strategy for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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SAW:GAR:MMV 11/17/2025 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AUTHORIZING THE HOUSING DIRECTOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO INCREASE MOTEL PROGRAM OPERATIONAL FUNDING BY $476,224, FROM THE AMOUNT OF $6,860,045 PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY COUNCIL, TO A TOTAL OF $7,336,269, AND NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES TO OPERATE THE MOTEL PROGRAM AS PROVIDED BELOW: (A) AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,270,463 TO HOMEFIRST FOR BRISTOL HOTEL, CASA LINDA MOTEL, AND FONTAINE INN, RETROACTIVELY FROM JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; RETROACTIVELY FOR MOTEL 6 FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; AND FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF ALURA INN RETROACTIVELY FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026; (B) AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,312,400 TO PATH, FOR BRISTOL HOTEL, FROM DECEMBER 1, 2025, TO JUNE 30, 2026; (C) AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $818,933 TO RAZING THE BAR, FOR CASA LINDA MOTEL, FROM DECEMBER 1, 2025, TO JUNE 30, 2026; (D) AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $928,434 TO PATH, FOR FONTAINE INN, FROM JANUARY 1, 2026, TO JUNE 30, 2026; AND (E) AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,006,039 TO WEHOPE, FOR MOTEL 6, FROM JANUARY 1, 2026, TO JUNE 30, 2026TO INCREASE MOTEL...
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Letter from the Public

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Dustin Hunt, a local voter and member of SV DSA, expresses concern about the city of San Jose's actions regarding the eviction of formerly unhoused residents from Casa Linda. He urges for an option for these residents to stay, as they were promised by HomeFirst that they could remain for one year. Hunt argues that the residents should have adequate time and information to make decisions about moving to EIH.

Key points
  • Dustin Hunt is a local voter and member of SV DSA.
  • He is disturbed by the eviction of formerly unhoused residents from Casa Linda.
  • Residents are being required to sign a contract to move within 3 days of EIH becoming available.
  • Hunt states that residents were promised they could stay for one year.
  • He believes residents should have time and transparency to make informed decisions.
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11/18/25, 8:15 AM Mail - Agendadesk - Outlook 2 Outlook FW: Motel Program & EIH for Unhoused San Jose Residents From City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Tue 11/18/2025 7:10 AM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> Sent: Monday, November 17, 2025 9:19 PM To: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <mayor@sanjoseca.gov>; District1 <district1 @sanjoseca.gov>; District2 <District2@sanjoseca.gov>; District3 <district3 @sanjoseca.gov>; District4 <District4@sanjoseca.gov>; District5 <District5@sanjoseca.gov>; District 6 <district6@sanjoseca.gov>; District7 <District7@sanjoseca.gov>; District8 <district8@sanjoseca.gov>; District9 <district9@sanjoseca.gov>; District 10 <District10@sanjoseca.gov>; City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: RE: Motel Program & EIH for Unhoused San Jose Residents [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more] You don't often get email from PAS Lean why this is important Dear Councilmember, My name is Dustin Hunt, I'm a local voter and member of SV DSA. | am disturbed to see the city of San Jose forcing out formerly unhoused residents of Casa Linda, and am urging for an option for these residents to stay. They are...
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Letters Received Post Meeting

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The attachment contains a series of emails from residents and advocates addressing the City Council of San Jose regarding the Motel/EIH Program for unhoused residents. The correspondents express concerns about the city's handling of the program, particularly the promise made to residents that they could stay in the motel program for up to a year. They argue that the recent requirement for residents to sign contracts to move to EIH within three days or face eviction undermines their dignity and agency. The emails emphasize the need for transparency, adequate time for decision-making, and the importance of treating unhoused individuals with respect.

Key points
  • Residents were promised a year in the motel program but are now facing new contract requirements.
  • The new contracts require residents to move to EIH within three days or be exited from the motel program.
  • Advocates argue that this change destabilizes residents and does not respect their dignity or agency.
  • There are concerns about insufficient outreach and communication from the city regarding housing options.
  • The correspondents call for the city to treat unhoused residents as partners in solutions rather than problems.
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@ Outlook FW: Motel/EIH Program: Honor the city's promises to unhoused San Jose residents From City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Wed 11/19/2025 8:06 AM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> From: Emma Hartung MON Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 7:48 PM To: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <mayor@sanjoseca.gov>; District1 <district1 @sanjoseca.gov>; District2 <District2@sanjoseca.gov>; District3 <district3 @sanjoseca.gov>; District4 <District4@sanjoseca.gov>; District5 <District5 @sanjoseca.gov>; District 6 <district6@sanjoseca.gov>; District7 <District7@sanjoseca.gov>; District8 <district8@sanjoseca.gov>; District9 <district9 @sanjoseca.gov>; District 10 <District10@sanjoseca.gov>; City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: Motel/EIH Program: Honor the city's promises to unhoused San Jose residents [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more] Dear Councilmembers, My name is Emma Hartung and I'm a San Jose resident, educator, and member of SURJ Santa Clara County. | firmly believe that we can and must build a San Jose where all of us can thrive and where we uplift and support our neighbors during hard times. That's why I'm...