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Council renews agreement with Mercy House for city homeless navigation center; members press for outcomes and cost detail
Summary
The council approved a contract extension with Mercy House to operate the city’s homeless navigation center and asked staff for ongoing performance and funding updates; the measure passed 7‑0 after debate about placements and cost per year.
The Huntington Beach City Council approved a contract extension with Mercy House to operate the city’s homeless navigation and shelter navigation center, voting 7‑0 to continue the relationship and fund operations while staff pursues outside grant funding. The vote followed a staff presentation and detailed questions from council members about program outcomes, placement rates and the contract’s price.
Staff reported that the center has served nearly 990 individuals since opening and that about 200 people have been moved into temporary or permanent housing; staff said the…
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