Memorandum of Understanding with County of Monterey and CHSP October 28, 2025
Housing and Land Use Committee
Presented by:
Kayshla Lopez, Homeless Services Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Encampment Resolution Program
Intended to strengthen collaboration between state and local jurisdictions and Continuums of Care (CoCs) to address and ensure the health and safety of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in encampments and transition residents into safe, stable housing Jurisdictional Collaboration
City of Salinas
County of Monterey
Caltrans
Key Components of Proposal
Rehabilitation of the City-owned EL REY Motel
Operational funding for Low Barrier Navigation Center (LBNC) at EL REY Motel Partial operations for Salinas Outreach and Response Team Resolving encampments along the Davis Street Corridor.
City of Salinas Request: $2,300,000
Capital Improvements - $1,100,000
Repairs and Damages - $200,000
Salinas Outreach and Response Team (SORT) - $1,000,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: Up to $8,000,000
Anticipated Outcomes
Provide interim shelter and support services
Serve approximately 80 individuals currently residing in Davis Street Corridor encampments Offer a low-barrier, non-punitive, and person-centered environment Align with Housing First principles
Estimated Application Timeline
HCD Encampment Resolution Fund 5R Program Timeline
Milestone
Timeframe
HCD ERF-5R NOFA Release
Est. December 2026
ERF-5R Application Submittal to HCD
Est. January 2026
HCD ERF-5R Award Notifications
TBD
County Standard Agreement Executed
TBD
County Funding Agreements Executed
TBD
Questions?