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Committee endorses three‑year lease for 33 Gulf Street navigation center with outreach amendments
Summary
The committee recommended the Board approve a three‑year lease of 33 Gulf Street for an Upper Market navigation center that would provide about 200 beds, include enhanced on‑site medical support, and incorporate neighborhood outreach and a good‑neighbor policy as amended by Supervisors.
The Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing presented a proposed three‑year lease of the former City College building at 33 Gulf Street to operate an "upper market" navigation center with approximately 200 beds and expanded on‑site medical support.
Supervisor Matt Haney introduced a package of non‑substantive amendments the department and district supervisor agreed to, including regular neighborhood meetings to report on clients served and outcomes, a signed good‑neighbor policy, and an outreach zone prioritizing neighboring unhoused residents for referrals. Gigi Whitley, deputy director for administration and finance at DHSH, said the program will operate with on‑site medical support in partnership with the Department of Public Health and extended intake hours; the site is intended to be open for about two years prior to redevelopment for affordable housing.
The Budget Legislative Analyst estimated leasing costs at roughly $4.3 million over three years and operating costs near $7.5 million for the same period; tenant improvement costs were not finalized. Public commenters representing housing advocacy groups and neighborhood organizations voiced support, and the committee moved the item to the Board with a positive recommendation and adopted the proposed amendments.
Provenance: presentation begins at SEG 1429 and discussion continues through adjournment at SEG 1735.
