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A citizen noted the YMCA is a beautiful building but feasibility to make a legitimate <br />proposal will take a lot of money, engineering, consultants just to put a proposal <br />together. <br />Motion by Committee Martinez and seconded by Committee member Benavides and <br />approved unanimously by a vote of 3:0 to prepare a draft RFQ on both properties <br />and not limit either asset to include uses as hotel, health/fitness center, document <br />archive or residential use. <br />Mr. Trevino noted staff will follow-up with draft RFQs for each property and route to <br />the Committee members within 30 days for review. The final RFQ will then be <br />forwarded to the full City Council for approval. <br />(Martinez left the meeting at 6:28 p.m.) <br />(Taken out of agenda order) <br />6. EMERGENCY SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ORDINANCE (SB2) <br />BRIEFING <br />Mr. Trevino noted that Senate Bill 2 (SB2) has been enacted by the Legislature, <br />which requires cities and counties to plan for the needs of the homeless population <br />in terms of emergency shelters and transitional housing as prescribed by Housing <br />Element requirements. SB2 requires that the City identify the number of homeless <br />and at least one zone where emergency shelters are permitted. Mr. Trevino further <br />discussed the city's unmet need, the collaborative process of meetings with city <br />interagency staff, stakeholders and various task forces and community outreach <br />meetings. Mr. Trevino discussed the tentative Ordinance Framework for both <br />Multiservice Center for Homeless and Emergency Shelters for Homeless which <br />would be run by non-profits. He noted the number of beds and support services they <br />would provide, discussed locations and various buffers, development standards in <br />the ordinance, and the next steps for adoption. He added that the draft ordinance <br />will go to Planning Commission as a study session and public hearing and then to <br />the City Council. <br />Chairman Sarmiento thanked staff noting the need to start immediately to identify <br />potential sites and be proactive, to lead the conversation and share in the <br />responsibility with other cities and noted concern about the accuracy on calculating <br />the numbers for the city's responsibility. <br />Associate Planner Melanie McCann spoke on the method of counting noting staff <br />continues to work with the Police Department toward more accurate tracking and <br />counting. <br />Committee member Benavides noted conversations with County Supervisor Nguyen <br />indicating County funds are available for facilities and noted the city should take a <br />lead with a type of model facility that will be comprehensive. He also inquired as to <br />when the Armory will be closing. <br />Development & Transp. Council Committee Minutes 1 SMA- 7 June 4, 2013