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San Diego council approves short‑term shelter plan to replace Golden Hall capacity
Summary
The City Council approved a short‑term action plan to replace shelter beds lost with the closure of Golden Hall and to expand diversion and safe‑sleeping programs. Staff said 263 replacement beds and expanded safe‑sleeping capacity are funded within the FY25 budget.
San Diego City Council on Dec. 9 approved a short‑term action plan designed to replace shelter capacity being lost as Golden Hall closes and the Paul Bridals center converts to a detox program. City homelessness staff said the package relies on expanded safe‑sleeping sites, diversion assistance and new interim shelter beds already budgeted for fiscal 2025.
Sarah Jarman, director of the Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department, told the council the plan adds roughly 235 safe‑sleeping spaces at two sites and that, “Each space has…
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