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Montclair approves joining West End Navigation Center; council lowers local share and seeks firmer county commitment
Summary
After lengthy public debate and staff review, the Montclair City Council voted to participate in the regional West End Navigation Center in Fontana, agreeing to a $100,000 annual contribution (first payable July 2026) and seven reserved beds — contingent on final contract wording and a county offset letter for $150,000.
The Montclair City Council voted to join a regional West End Navigation Center in Fontana, authorizing staff to finalize agreements and appointing city representatives to oversight bodies while reserving close legal review of funding language.
City Manager Ed Star told the council the navigation center would be a 200-bed facility offering low-barrier shelter, recuperative medical care and intensive case management. San Bernardino County plans to acquire and retrofit the building with a $20 million capital investment and a $5 million operating reserve; participating agencies are projected to cover $3 million of annual operating costs in year one.
Why it matters: Council members said the center promises a centralized, service-rich option to stabilize people experiencing homelessness and to reduce encampments and emergency costs across the region. Montclair will be entitled to seven beds at all times and may purchase additional…
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