HOUSING DEPARTMENT
AGREEMENT WITH BELL PROPERTIES,
INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AUGUST 11, 2026 ITEM – 7.1
CITY COUNCIL
ERIK L. SOLIVÁN
HOUSING DIRECTOR
City Shelter Portfolio: Overview and Impact
Program Type Sites
Interim Housing 9
Homekey Sites 3
Motel Programs 7
Safe Parking Sites 2
Navigation Hub 1
TOTAL 22
Total Portfolio:
• Approximate Individuals: 2,500
• Approximate Pets: 625
Impact:
• Average occupancy rate across the
portfolio exceeds 94%
• Continued exits to permanent
placements including housing
Bell Properties Site Portfolio
Site Site Name Unit
Capacity Location Transition Date
1 Rue Ferrari 190 5898 Rue Ferrari
Road
Oct 1
2 Monterey/
Bernal
78 6066 Monterey
Road
Oct 1
3 Via Del Oro 135 6370 San Ignacio Oct 1
4 Santa Teresa
Supportive
Parking
42 6360 Santa Teresa
Blvd
Oct 1
5 Branham 168 1 Branham Ln Oct 1
6 Cherry
Avenue
130 5200 Cherry Ave Nov 1
7 Plaza Hotel 43 96 S. Almaden Nov 1
8 Pacific
Motor Inn
72 455 S. Second St. Nov 1
Site Site Name Unit
Capacity Location Transition Date
9 Guadalupe 96 702 Guadalupe Parkway Jan 1*
10 Arena Hotel 89 817 The Alameda Nov 1
11 Felipe 39 928 Felipe Ave Dec 1
12 Evans Lane 48 2078 Evans Ln Dec 1
13 Berryessa
Supportive
Parking
86 1300 Berryessa Road Dec 1
14 Mabury 38 1410 Mabury Road Dec 1
15 Cerone 162 3950 Zanker Road Dec 1
15 Sites | 1,708 Beds | 1,416 Units
Centralized Property Management Transition
Portfolio Transition
• Bell Properties will begin a phased transition on October 1, 2026, and will assume full responsibility for all 15 Site Portfolio sites by January 1, 2027.
Excluded Sites
• Alura, Bristol, Casa Linda, Fontaine Inn, Motel 6, Motel V oucher Program (1560 N First St), and the Navigation Center.
• Responsibility for building maintenance remains with the property owners. • Operations at the Navigation Center will conclude by the end of 2026.
Transition period (September 1–Oct 1, 2026):
• Site assessments, preventive maintenance planning, site-specific maintenance plans, centralized work order system setup, coordination with service providers.
Facility Maintenance Services Provided
Bell Properties will provide comprehensive facility maintenance services across all 15 Site Portfolio sites.
Core Services
• Routine and preventive maintenance
• Emergency minor repairs
• Janitorial services and groundskeeping
• Pest and rodent control
• Groundskeeping and landscaping
• Unit turnover services, including cleaning, repairs, inspections, and quality assurance Centralized Maintenance System
• The system will allow City staff and operators to submit and track work orders from start to finish • Real time updates will be available for work order status, response times, and service history Preventive Maintenance
• Regular inspections of HV AC, plumbing, electrical, fire, and life safety systems, and building exteriors • These inspections will reduce equipment failures, preserve City assets, and minimize operational disruptions Fiscal Impact and Recommendation
Funding Approach for Bell Properties Contract
• Centralized property maintenance is currently reflected in the revised Social Service Provider Agreements
• Funding for the Bell Properties contract will be reallocated from these existing contracts as sites transition to centralized property management in accordance with the implementation schedule
• The Projected Cost Savings is approximately $1M or 20% or budgeted costs