Empower individuals & families ● Build community resilience ● Promote housing opportunities ● Enhance quality of life
HOUSING &
HOMELESS SERVICES
Item 8.3
Permanent Supportive Housing Project Name
1160 Walnut Avenue
• Formerly the Palomar Motel
• Built 1964
• Near Palomar Trolley Station
• City purchased October 2023
• In need of substantial rehab
• Kitchenettes
• Unit interior upgrades (flooring, fixtures,
etc.)
• Roofs, windows, plumbing, mechanical, and
electrical system upgrades/replacement
• Fire safety upgrades
• Site security (cameras, fencing)
• Accessibility upgrades
• Project labor agreement (PLA)
Rehabilitation Scope
Conversion
• 27 studios for homeless
individuals
• Includes 7 VASH units for
homeless veterans
• 1 manager’s unit
Permanent Supportive Housing
• Rental Assistance
• Case Management
• 96% housing retention rate
• 96% services participation rate
Pairs long-term affordable housing with free, voluntary supportive services.
Timeline
Oct
2023
Jan
2026
Nov
2026
Feb
2027
Site
Acquisition
Construction
Completion
Full OccupancyConstruction
Start
City Policy 470-01: City Asset Naming
Naming Priorities:
• Geographic location
• Other prominent local natural,
historical, or cultural features
• Politically neutral
• Unique
Naming Process
1. City & Wakeland staff submitted 100+ names
2. City Manager & Housing Dept filtered, selected top 5
3. Public ranked top names
4. Council makes final decision
Top Name Recommendations
1. Palomar Point
2. Esperanza
3. Studios at Palomar
4. Solara Commons
5. El Nogal