DISCUSSION
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: January 15, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Cassandra Searcy, Deputy Director of Housing & Homelessness Department: Community Development & Housing
Subject: Housing and Homelessness Workshop (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, receive the report on the Navigation Center and City Funded Homeless Initiatives and provide the City Manager direction on next steps.
Background
On October 16, 2022, the City hosted a Homeless Workshop that identified gaps in homeless-related services and outlined ways the City could increase shelter bed capacity and improve service coordination.
On February 1, 2023, the Mayor and City Council unanimously voted to adopt Resolution No.2023-028, declaring the Homelessness State of Emergency.
On September 4, 2024, the Mayor and the City Council adopted Resolution 2024- 201, reaffirming the declaration of a Homelessness State of Emergency.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, receive the report on the Navigation Center and City Funded Homeless Initiatives and provide the City Manager direction on next steps.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Presentation- City Funded Homeless Initiatives & Navigation Center
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
On October 16, 2022 The City hosted a Housing and Homelessness Workshop that identified gaps in homeless-related
services and outlined ways the City could increase
shelter bed capacity and improve service coordination.
On February 1, 2023 The Mayor and City Council unanimously voted to adopt Resolution No.2023-028, declaring the
Homelessness State of Emergency.
On September 4, 2024 The Mayor and the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-201, reaffirming the declaration of a
Homelessness State of Emergency.