Life Enrichment Committee
July 8, 2025
AGENDA REPORT
TO:
The Honorable City Council
FROM:
Jestin D. Johnson
City Administrator
SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL – Report on
Extended Stay America Acquisition
DATE: July 1, 2025
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends That City Council Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator Regarding The Acquisition Of The Extended Stay America (ESA) Hotel And The Planned Relocation Of Unhoused Persons From The Mosswood Park, East 12th Street, And Martin Luther King Jr. Way Encampments, Including Details On The Number Of Residents From Each Encampment Who Have Or Will Be Offered Shelter A t ESA, Information On Closure Plans And Processes, Timeline For All Activities Related To Relocation, And All Outreach Efforts To Both Unhoused And Housed Community Members.
REASON FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
This Supplemental Agenda Report provides updated information regarding two subsections of the Agenda Report included in the June 1, 2025 , Life Enrichment Committee meeting packet. The updates are to the Analysis and Policy Alternatives section, specifically the Encampment Resolution and Mandela House subsections.
The updated sections and materials are included below.
Encampment Resolution
Due to exigent circumstances, the early closure of the MLK and 23rd encampment was completed September 16-27, 2024. Prior to the emergency closure, censuses were conducted following California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) standards, with the most recent conducted in June 2024 by Operation Dignity (OD).
The initial census was 68 re sidents at the MLK encampment. The June count noted up to 88 residents; however, the count of 88 included 14 unidentified tents with no connected residents.
The adjusted and final census number for June was 74 residents.
Prior to the closure of the MLK encampment, 10 individuals accepted offers for emergency shelter or cabin housing. At closing, an additional 10 individuals received respite care, and 14 accepted program services (either emergency shelter or cabin housing). However, 40 individuals chose not to enter services and instead moved to other encampments.
Jestin D. Johnson, City Administrator
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It is important to note that when the MLK encampment was closed, Mandela House had not yet received approval as the new site for the ERF-3R grant funds. Consequently, housing options for Mandela House were not specifically discussed with the residents at the time of the encampment's closure. However, six residents did request alternative housing options beyond the cabins and emergency shelter available at that time. These six individuals were subsequently assisted by the City of Oakland's case management team.
Since the closure, three residents from the MLK encampment have moved into Mandela House:
two individuals are from the six noted above, and one who is a partner of one of those individuals.
Additionally, 21 non -congregate rooms have been designated to start housing unhoused individuals from the MLK census beginning the week of May 26, 2025.
Regarding the remaining encampments, 33 residents from the Mosswood Park encampment have relocated to Mandela House. Two residents exited the program in June, leaving 31 residents from Mosswood Park who continue to receive services. Additionally, 68 residents have moved to Mandela House from the East 12th median. One of these residents brought a partner to live with them, raising the total to 69. As of June 30, 2025, three residents from the East 12th median program have exited, resulting in a total of 66 participants remaining in the program.
Table 1: Encampment Census
Census Data MLK & 23rd Mosswood
Park
East 12th
Median
Over-flow Total
Census numbers at the time of the
grant application
January
68 January
45 January
37 Estimate
60 210
2nd Census number –
June 2024
June
88 June
33 June
79 200
Encampment Closure Dates September 16
– 27, 2024
April 21, 2025
– May 2, 2025
May 12, 2025-
June 6, 2025
Census at Closure 64
47 128 239
African American 98% 46.15% 24.5%
Asian 26.58%
Caucasian/White 33.33% 8.86%
Latino/Hispanic 1% 7.69% 10.0%
Mixed Heritage 5.00%
Unstated Ethnicity 1% 12.83% 25.04%
Closure
Destinations
Respite 10 6
Cabin/ Emergency
Shelter
14 3
9 Moved to Other
Encampments
40 11 41
Refused Housing 3
Incarceration 1
Mandela House Not Available
@ closure
33 68
Total Agreed to Other Services @
encampment closure
24 (37.5%)
3 (6.38%)
15 (11.7%)
Percentage of the Three Encampments
Combined
26.77% 19.74% 53.55%
Jestin D. Johnson, City Administrator
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Mandela House
During the first 12 months of the program, H ousing Consortium of the East Bay (H CEB) will provide comprehensive supportive services for up to 150 individuals, including case management and housing navigation services. Housing navigation will ensure cross-agency and multi-sector support, including access to shelter and housing options that develop pathways to permanent housing solutions, and which offer a range of interventions to ensure participants do not return to a homeless status. The program will offer coaching services and monthly peer support groups that include Restorative Justice techniques. Weekly 12 -step groups and Naloxone training will also be offered to promote substance recovery and harm reduction principles.
After the completion of the 12 -month interim housing program, the building will be renovated to increase community gathering space for residents and will provide 125 units of long -term permanent supportive housing (PSH) to ensure sustainability in the community. Participants who qualify for PSH will be provided the opportunity to continue residing at Mandela House. Other participants will receive Cal AIM funds to assist them in securing a low-income home or alternative housing program.
For those who are n ot eligible for Cal AIM upon program exit, the program will provide ongoing support, including case management for 12 months, as well as a tapering rental/move -in assistance stipend for six months following program completion and their departure from Mandela House. The total amount of the tapering move-in subsidy equals $2,000 per household.
Throughout the 12 -month interim shelter period, the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) and Community Homelessness Services Division (CHS) will collabo rate to identify additional housing opportunities for Mandela House participants who do not qualify for PSH, including with Alameda County.
Table 2: Mandela House Occupancy May 2025
105 Non-Congregate Rooms at Mandela House
103 rooms For Occupancy
(1 room is set aside for partner/couple splits; 1 room for storage).
N.B. Mandela House program can house up to 150 residents if 45 enter with a partner Residents by
Encampment
MLK & 23rd
Census at Closure =88
Mosswood Park
Census at Closure = 33
East 12th Median
Census at Closure = 79
Total Occupancy
Mandela House
Occupancy
(“occ.”)
3 residents
(13 scheduled to move-
in)
31 residents
66 residents 100 residents
Mandela House
Rooms
2 rooms occ.
24 rooms occ.
56 rooms occ.
81 rooms occ.
Mandela House
Encampment
Representation
3% of the total residents 31% of the total residents 66% of the total residents
Jestin D. Johnson, City Administrator
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July 8, 2025
ACTION REQUESTED OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Staff Recommends That City Council Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator Regarding The Acquisition Of The Extended Stay America (ESA) Hotel And The Planned Relocation Of Unhoused Persons From The Mosswood Park, East 12th Street, And Martin Luther King Jr. Way Encampments, Includi ng Details On The Number Of Residents From Each Encampment Who Have Or Will Be Offered Shelter At ESA, Information On Closure Plans And Processes, Timeline For All Activities Related To Relocation, And All Outreach Efforts To Both Unhoused And Housed Commu nity Members.
For questions regarding this report, please contact CHRISSIE LOVE, ACTING PROGRAM PLANNER, at (510) 238-7492.
Respectfully submitted,
JESTIN D. JOHNSON
City Administrator
Prepared by:
Chrissie Love, Acting Program Planner
Community Homelessness Services
Jestin Johnson (Jul 3, 2025 08:36 PDT)