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Vacaville council rejects Homekey Plus plan to convert Quality Inn into up to 85 supportive units
Summary
Vacaville’s City Council voted 4–3 on April 8 to decline three options to convert the Quality Inn (1050 Orange Drive) into Homekey Plus‑funded housing, citing concerns about scale, local controls and program design.
The Vacaville City Council voted 4–3 on April 8 to reject three proposals to use state Homekey Plus funding to convert the Quality Inn, 1050 Orange Drive, into affordable or supportive housing.
What passed: Councilmember Greg Ritchie moved to deny all three options. The motion passed on a roll-call vote: Stockton — yes; Ritchie — yes; Silva — no; Freeman — yes; Wylie — no; Chapman — no; Mayor John Carley — yes. The vote leaves the property in private hands; no acquisition, funding application or development agreement was authorized.
Background and proposals
Staff presented three options for the motel conversion after a development negotiation changed hands during prior outreach:
- Option 1: Full Homekey permanent supportive housing — 85 studio units for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, with on-site management and an estimated staffing model of about 8.5 full-time positions. Capital funding would combine state Homekey awards, a city ARPA match and philanthropic sources for a projected capital need of roughly $25.5…
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