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Matter 25-1316

Actions Related to Grant Agreements for Multiple Emergency Interim Housing Program Sites.

Homelessness City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 02 Dec 2025
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File
25-1316
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
02 Dec 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:03

The papers

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Memorandum

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This memorandum outlines actions related to grant agreements for multiple Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) program sites in San José. It recommends authorizing the Housing Director to negotiate and execute grant agreements with various nonprofit service providers for seven EIH sites, totaling $14,233,291 in funding from state and local sources for the period of January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. The memorandum also includes recommendations for accepting a $3,000,000 contribution from HCA Healthcare to support operations at the Cherry EIH site and reallocating funds for operational support across various EIH sites.

Key points
  • The memorandum recommends actions related to grant agreements for seven Emergency Interim Housing sites.
  • Total funding recommended is $14,233,291 for the period from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
  • The Housing Director is authorized to negotiate and execute agreements with nonprofit service providers.
  • A $3,000,000 contribution from HCA Healthcare is to be accepted to fund operations at the Cherry EIH site.
  • The memorandum includes budget amendments to support the operations of the EIH sites.
Limitations
  • The text contains unresolved placeholders and blank fields that affect the completeness of the summary.
  • Specific dollar amounts for some funding sources are mentioned, but the context of their allocation is not fully detailed.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 12/16/25 25-1316 2.18 FROM: Erik L. Soliván Jim Shannon DATE: November 24, 2025 Date: 12/4/25 COUNCIL DISTRICTS: 2, 3, 6, 7, 10 SUBJECT: Actions Related to Grant Agreements for Multiple Emergency Interim Housing Program Sites RECOMMENDATION (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute Emergency Interim Housing program grant agreements with the following nonprofit service providers: (1) HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County for the following Emergency Interim Housing sites: (i) Felipe in an amount not to exceed $1,248,122 from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; (ii) Mabury in an amount not to exceed $1,227,854 from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; (iii) Monterey/Bernal in an amount not to exceed $1,719,027 from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; (iv) Rue Ferrari in an amount not to exceed $3,887,180 from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; and (v) Via del Oro in an amount not to exceed $2,749,804 from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. (2) LifeMoves for the Guadalupe Emergency Interim Housing site in an amount...
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Memorandum from Mayor, Foley, Cohen, Mulcahy & Casey, 12/12/25

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This memorandum from the Mayor and City Council members outlines recommendations for actions related to grant agreements for multiple emergency interim housing program sites. The recommendations include prioritizing centralization of services, developing a public dashboard for performance metrics, surveying current program participants, and engaging individuals with lived experience to inform housing strategies.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
  • It includes recommendations for centralizing food, site security, and property management services.
  • A real-time dashboard is to be developed by June 2026 to report various performance metrics for interim housing sites.
  • The memorandum emphasizes the importance of transparency and tracking outcomes to improve housing solutions.
  • The signers confirm no private conversations regarding the memorandum's actions with other Council members.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: 12/16/25 FILE: 25-1316 ITEM: 2.18 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan Vice Mayor Pam Foley Councilmember David Cohen Councilmember Michael Mulcahy Councilmember George Casey DATE: December 12, 2025 Approved SUBJECT: ACTIONS RELATED TO GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE EMERGENCY INTERIM HOUSING PROGRAM SITES RECOMMENDATION Accept the staff recommendation and direct the City Manager to: 1. Prioritize efforts to centralize food, site security, and property and asset management services, implement resulting cost savings before the end of the third quarter of FY 2025-2026, and produce a Manager’s Budget Addendum (MBA) that evaluates the cost savings from centralizing these services 2. Develop a real-time dashboard by June 2026 to publicly report the following contractual outcomes and performance metrics for each interim housing site a. Total number of people housed b. Total number of exits c. Total number of successful exits, which includes other interim and permanent housing options, further broken down by exits to subsidized housing, unsubsidized housing, and family reunifications. d. Total number of other exits, broken down by...
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Memorandum from Campos, 12/15/25

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This memorandum from Councilmember Campos, dated December 15, 2025, addresses actions related to grant agreements for multiple emergency interim housing program sites. It includes recommendations for the City Council to approve a memo from the Mayor and other councilmembers, direct the City Manager to prepare an informational memo regarding implementation strategies, and incorporate additional performance metrics into a real-time dashboard. The memorandum emphasizes the importance of interdepartmental collaboration and the need for a sustainable framework for service delivery to address community concerns related to emergency interim housing.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council from Councilmember Campos.
  • It recommends approval of a memo from the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and other councilmembers.
  • The City Manager is directed to prepare an informational memo or return to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee.
  • Additional outcome and performance metrics are to be incorporated into a real-time dashboard.
  • The memorandum highlights the importance of feedback from individuals with lived experience in improving the interim shelter network.
  • It suggests a Manager’s Budget Addendum for a sustainable framework to address community concerns.
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  • The text does not provide specific details about the budget or the exact nature of the metrics to be incorporated.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 12/16/2025 FILE: 25-1316 ITEM: 2.18 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Councilmember Campos SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: December 15, 2025 Approved Date: 12/15/2025 SUBJECT: Actions Related to Grant Agreements for Multiple Emergency Interim Housing Program Sites RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve the memo from the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers Cohen, Mulcahy, and Casey. 2. Direct the City Manager to prepare an informational memo or, at her discretion, return to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE) with the proposed strategy for implementing Recommendation #4 in the memo from the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers Cohen, Mulcahy, and Casey. At appropriate intervals, provide the City Council with best practices and lessons learned from this important collection of information. 3. Incorporate the following additional outcome and performance metrics into the real-time dashboard, along with benchmarks to contextualize all data collected: a. Breakdown of demographic information; b. Average and median length of stay; c. Percentage of individuals or households who successfully exited and remained housed (or sheltered) after 18 months; and d....
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Resolution

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The City Council of San Jose is considering a resolution to authorize the City Manager to accept a $3,000,000 contribution from HCA Healthcare/Good Samaritan. This funding is intended to support operations for the Cherry Emergency Interim Housing site and future affordable housing projects. The resolution allows the City Manager to negotiate and execute necessary documents to receive these funds without further City Council action. The contribution aims to enhance the city's homelessness response system and support housing resources for vulnerable residents.

Key points
  • The resolution authorizes the City Manager to accept a $3,000,000 contribution from HCA Healthcare/Good Samaritan.
  • The funds will support operations for the Cherry Emergency Interim Housing site and affordable housing projects.
  • The City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute documents related to the contribution without requiring further City Council approval.
  • The resolution is part of the city's efforts to address homelessness and support housing initiatives.
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.
  • The date for adoption is incomplete, with placeholders present.
  • The vote details (AYES, NOES, ABSENT, DISQUALIFIED) are not filled in.

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SAW:GAR/VXC:MMV 12/03/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO ACCEPT THE CONTRIBUTION OF $3,000,000 FROM HCA HEALTHCARE/GOOD SAMARITAN TO FUND OPERATIONS FOR THE CHERRY EMERGENCY INTERIM HOUSING SITE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS, AND TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS WITHOUT REQUIRING FURTHER CITY COUNCIL ACTION WHEREAS, the City of San José (“City”) City Council desires to adopt this resolution for the reasons set forth in the memorandum, dated November 24, 2025, from the Director of Housing or their designee for the December 16, 2025 City Council meeting; and WHEREAS, the City continues to expand its network of Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) sites to provide safe, dignified temporary housing for individuals experiencing homelessness; and WHEREAS, the City invests in a broad portfolio of programs to support individuals experiencing homelessness, including various interim housing sites, all aligned with the City’s goal of achieving functional zero for homelessness; and WHEREAS, the City’s interim housing portfolio, offers supportive services, operations,...
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Letter from the Public

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The Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN) submitted a letter to the San Jose City Council regarding Item 2.18, which pertains to actions related to grant agreements for multiple Emergency Interim Housing Program sites. SVCN expresses support for recommendations aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the city's Emergency Interim Housing system, particularly emphasizing the importance of engaging individuals with lived experience of homelessness and including demographic data in performance metrics. The letter advocates for equitable accountability frameworks across city departments and nonprofit providers, and encourages alignment of data collection with existing systems to reduce administrative burdens on service providers.

Key points
  • SVCN supports recommendations for transparency and accountability in the Emergency Interim Housing system.
  • Engagement with individuals who have experienced homelessness is essential for effective service design.
  • SVCN advocates for including demographic information in performance metrics.
  • Contextual factors influencing housing exits should be captured in performance metrics.
  • Accountability frameworks should apply equitably across city departments and nonprofit providers.
  • Data collection should align with existing systems to avoid duplication and reduce administrative burden.

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Letter from SVCN to CSJ re Item 2.18, December 15, 2025 December 15, 2025 San Jose City Council City of San Jose 200 East Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113 Sent via electronic mail Re: Item 2.18, Actions Related to Grant Agreements for Multiple Emergency Interim Housing Program Sites Dear Mayor Mahan, Vice Mayor Foley, Members of the City Council and the City Manager, We appreciate the thoughtful recommendations put forward in both the memorandum submitted by Councilmember Campos and the joint memorandum from Mayor Mahan, Vice Mayor Foley, and Councilmembers Cohen, Mulcahy, and Casey. Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN) supports the shared goal of increasing transparency, accountability, and learning across the City’s Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) system. We are particularly encouraged by Recommendation #4 in the joint memorandum, which calls for engaging people with lived experience to inform the City’s work. Meaningful and well-designed engagement with individuals who have experienced homelessness is essential to continuous improvement, effective service design, and equitable outcomes across the shelter system. We also support Councilmember Campos’ recommendation...