This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to negotiate a sublease for 312,000 square feet at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area to establish a Vehicle Triage Center for two years, with payment made through public services valued at approximately $1.8 million. It also authorizes the Director of Property to manage the sublease and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Resolution authorizing and approving the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to negotiate and enter into a sublease agreement for 312,000 square feet of property owned by the California State Lands Commission and leased to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, for the City’s use as a Vehicle Triage Center at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, for an initial term of two years, with rent to be paid through in-kind, public services with an estimated value at $1,796,090; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the sublease, as defined herein; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding the proposed sublease is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priorities of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to address homelessness in San Francisco, particularly for individuals living in vehicles, leading to the establishment of a Vehicle Triage Center at Candlestick Point.
The Board of Supervisors and Mayor Breed declared a shelter crisis, affirming the city's commitment to combat homelessness and enhance shelter options.
The Mayor approved Ordinance No. 82-19, establishing a program to provide safe overnight parking for individuals living in their vehicles.
The City opened a pilot program at Balboa Upper Yard to provide parking spaces for individuals living in their vehicles, which served 75 individuals in its first year.
HSH issued a Request for Information to identify suitable properties for permanent supportive housing, responding to the growing need for services.
The Planning Department found the proposed Vehicle Triage Center at Candlestick Point to be in conformity with the General Plan.
The Board adopted the resolution authorizing the Director of Property to negotiate a sublease for the Vehicle Triage Center, which was approved by the Mayor shortly after.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to negotiate a two-year sublease for a property at Candlestick Point to continue operating the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center, with an annual rent of $312,000. It also authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary modifications and confirms that the sublease complies with environmental and planning regulations.
This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to negotiate a sublease for a property at Candlestick Point to be used as the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center for about 16 months, starting retroactively from January 13, 2024. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities, while granting the Director of Property the authority to make necessary adjustments to the sublease.
