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Council discusses microshelter pilot, funding and code changes for safe‑parking sites
Summary
City staff and safe‑parking operators described a proposed pilot to add microshelter (“pod”) units at safe‑parking sites, the grant funding available through the governor's office, operational safeguards and a proposed temporary code change and public outreach.
City staff and safe‑parking program partners told council about a plan to add microshelter units at existing safe‑parking sites to provide short‑term, weather‑protected sleeping spaces and to broaden access to operating grants that currently exclude vehicles.
Rick (last name not specified), representing the safe‑parking operator partnership, said the governor's office allocated about $1,100,000 for purchase of microshelter units and necessary site improvements, and that approximately $450,000 remained unspent. "The funding expires June thirtieth of this year," Rick said, urging a timely decision because the pool is one‑time money managed through CHRO and COIC.
Staff described how the funding would be used: up to $20,000 per unit could cover purchase of a pod and site improvements such as temporary electrical connections and gravel pads. Rick said the units arrive on skids,…
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