Council hears calls for interim supportive housing, RV parking options and greater homelessness coordination

Council members and speakers raised homelessness as an urgent city issue during the priority workshop. Council and staff discussed recent interim supportive housing projects and neighborhood opposition; Councilmember Suds (planning background) stressed the need to represent people who do not frequently appear at meetings and to consider alternatives for single adults.

Staff update: Christine Jeong, Deputy City Manager (as referenced in the workshop summary), is coordinating homeless services and said staff are preparing a June 24 council study session on homelessness to present options, including off‑street RV parking, partnerships with neighboring cities and leveraging grants. Staff noted available grants could reduce net city costs but that site selection, operational models and community impacts require careful advance planning.

Public comments: Speakers urged short‑term actions such as increased signage, park cleanup and neighborhood monitoring; other commenters called for longer‑term solutions such as permanent supportive housing and basic income models used in other cities.

Next steps: Staff will present homelessness options and cost implications at the June study session. Council did not take formal action at the workshop.