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