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San Jose approves low‑barrier safe parking site at Variesa Road; city says registration and insurance not required
Summary
Council approved the consent calendar that includes the agreement to operate a low‑barrier safe parking site on Variesa Road with operator We Hope; staff said the site will not require vehicle registration or insurance for admission and will include service referrals to support transitions to permanent housing.
The San Jose City Council approved the consent calendar on Jan. 14, which included authorization for a new low‑barrier safe parking site on Variesa Road to be operated by nonprofit partner We Hope.
During the consent‑calendar discussion, Councilmember David Cohen asked staff to confirm whether vehicle registration, insurance or other documentation would be required before admission. Eric Sullivan, the city’s…
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