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Committee pauses navigation‑center mandate to refine siting, cost and flexibility provisions
Summary
Supervisor Matt Haney’s ordinance would require the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to open navigation centers across supervisorial districts and set operational standards. Department officials warned the mandate could slow projects and divert funds from housing exits; the committee moved to continue the item to allow amendments and further stakeholder discussion.
Supervisor Matt Haney presented substitute legislation directing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to open navigation centers in supervisorial districts that lack them, set operational standards (including allowing centers to serve up to 130 residents and permitting residents to remain for at least 90 days while participating in services), require good‑neighbor policies, and direct HSH to develop fair‑share siting criteria and community engagement processes.
Haney framed the ordinance as a citywide response to a growing shelter crisis, citing more than 8,000 people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco, a 65% unsheltered rate, and thousands on shelter wait lists. He said navigation centers — lower‑barrier shelters that allow pets, partners and possessions and provide on‑site services — have helped move many…
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