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Port hears 5-year MOU proposal to continue Central Waterfront Navigation Center at 620 Fifth Street
Summary
Port staff and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing presented a proposed five‑year memorandum of understanding to continue operation of a 64‑bed navigation center at 620 Fifth Street; commissioners asked questions about facility condition, length of stay and neighborhood outreach but took no formal vote.
The Port Commission on April 22 heard an informational presentation on a proposed five‑year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Port of San Francisco and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to continue operations of the Central Waterfront Navigation Center at 620 Fifth Street.
The navigation center, a low‑barrier shelter that opened in May 2017, has capacity for 64 guests and allows pets, partners and possessions to reduce barriers to shelter. Emily Cohen of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing said the site had a 98% occupancy rate on the day of a recent data check and that the operator, Five Keys, provides 24/7 staffing, intake and assessment, case management, two meals a day and on‑site hygiene services.
Port real estate staff explained key MOU terms and site specifics. Kimberly Beal, Assistant Deputy Director…
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