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Virginia Carney
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The City of Tracy is committed to addressing the challenges of homelessness in our community and has devoted significant resources toward this effort. Below you will find resources and what the City is doing to address these challenges.
To address the issues surrounding homelessness strategically, both regional and Tracy-specific strategic plans were drafted in the Fall 2019. The Tracy City Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness provided guidance to inform the development of Tracy's Strategic Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness. In May 2020, the Tracy City Council adopted the Strategic Plan. Following the adoption of the Plan, the Council subsequently adopted the San Joaquin Community Response to Homelessness – 2020 San Joaquin Strategic Plan in October 2020.
City of Tracy Strategic Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness, Adopted and Amended on May 6th, 2020
On May 14, 2024, the Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee received an informational update on efforts pertaining to the Tracy Homelessness Strategic Plan. The Homeless Services Manager, Virginia Carney, provided an informational report updated on the City of Tracy’s efforts to address the impacts of homelessness and quality of life issues in the community, including an update on the City’s emergency interim shelter activities.
On September 1, 2020, the Tracy City Council gave direction to move forward with the development of plans for the design and construction a temporary emergency housing facility. Subsequently, on March 2, 2021, the Council allocated funding for design and construction.
The low-barrier temporary emergency housing facility project is located on 4.8 acres at 370 W. Arbor Avenue in Tracy California. The project will contain a 151-bed capacity at full build-out and provide access to onsite case management services, restroom and shower facilities, as well as laundry and storage access. Case management services are tailored to individual clients and include connecting those experiencing homelessness with behavioral health services, vital document preparation for housing, medical resources, employment assistance, and additional individualized client resources. The shelter has been open and serving clients since November 2022 and has successfully served over 200 individuals, many into other positive housing destinations.
The current active construction project (Phase II: Site Improvements) began in November 2024 and is planned to be complete by the end of 2025. Multiple contractors have been working at an active shelter environment, and all have been respectful of ongoing shelter operations. During this time, the City of Tracy has continued to coordinate with the active construction projects and concurrent shelter operations. Permanent electrical power and lift station projects began prior to the main construction project with separate individual contractors but are considered part of the Site Improvements phase.
Click here to learn more about the Temporary Emergency Housing Project.
January 2025
January 7, 2025
The City was notified by San Joaquin County of the award in the amount of $436,246 from San Joaquin County Homelessness Housing Assistance and Prevention Round 4 allocation to support shelter operations at the Tracy Interim Shelter site.
February 2025
February 18, 2025
Tracy City Council Special Meeting Agenda
Staff provided an update regarding the impending completion of Phase II construction of the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility (TEHF), CIP 71112, impacts to provision of services and provide input for future vision for the site.
It is anticipated that the original TEHF plan, Phase II will be completed and occupiable by the end of Calendar year 2025. As the original 68 bed facility is scheduled to come online in this calendar year, staff is requesting Council’s input on how it would like to proceed with respect to budget expenditures for homeless services for the foreseeable future. The report also provided potential next steps for the TEHF.
February 20, 2025
Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Agenda
Committee Selection of a Chairperson
Brian MacDonald, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services provided the staff report.
Motion was made by Committee Member Bedolla to nominate Committee Member Abercrombie as the Vice Chairperson and himself as the Chairperson.
Chairperson: Council Member Matt Bedolla
Vice Chairperson: Mayor ProTem Abercrombie
Acceptance of a Grant Award from Emergency Food and Shelter Program ARPA R
This agenda item seeks adoption of a resolution by the City Council authorizing the acceptance of a grant of $18,282 from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) ARPA R allocation to support the cost of meals and shelter bed nights at the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility Project (TEHF), Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 71112.
Amendment No. 2 to the General Services Agreement with United Site Services of California, Inc.
An Amendment No. 2 to the General Services Agreement (Agreement) with United Site Services of California, Inc. (Contractor) at the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility, City Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 71112, located at 370 West Arbor Avenue, Tracy, CA 95304 (Project Site) is required to do the following: (1) extend the term from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2026 and (2) to increase the total not-to-exceed amount to $646,310 which would provide the additional funds needed for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $135,183 and for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in the amount of $255,564 for additional sanitation services.
The Amendment No. 2 compensates the Contractor for the additional weekly service day of waste tank removal fee, three (3) handwashing stations rental fee and one (1) service two (2) days per week fees for each handwashing stations.
March 2025
March 13 ,2025
The San Joaquin County CoC board approved the Homelessness Housing Assistance and Prevention Round 4 allocation to the City of Tracy.
April 2025
April 17, 2025
Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Agenda
Update on the City of Tracy’s efforts to address the impacts of homelessness and quality of life issues in the community, including an update on the City’s emergency shelter activities.
Homelessness Services Division Update
- The Homeless Services Division (HSD), through a professional services agreement for shelter operations, effective November 1, 2023, oversees the Salvation Army’s shelter services, to provide case management, meals, transportation, and laundry services to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness at the Arbor Ave Temporary Emergency Housing Facility.
- Working on an extension of operations contract until Phase II is complete
- Initiating second year review of shelter operator - file and site review process
- The HSD is partnering with the City’s IT Department and Tracy Police Department to provide a homelessness dashboard on the City’s website. This will incorporate data for the Familiar Faces outreach team and the Arbor Avenue shelter project. Data will include demographics and real time bed availability.
- Go live date coming soon
Shelter Operations Update
Project Update
The Temporary Emergency Housing Facility project is broken down into two construction phases:
Phase 1 encompasses Zones A and B, while Phase 2 includes Zones B and C.
Construction Phase 1: Zone A and Zone B
- Zone A will see significant site improvements and the addition of a tenant storage container box.
- Zone B will feature a 6,300SF Sprung Building, alongside a kitchen, a toilet/shower complex, and a parking lot.
Construction Phase 2: Zone B and Zone C
- Zone C will involve further site enhancements, including paving and sidewalks.
Current Project Status
- The project is actively preparing foundations for the Sprung Structure and West restroom/shower facilities, installing underground utilities, and developing bioretention areas.
- Progress is also being made on the parking lot, drive aisles, curb and gutters.
- Zones B and C will see the addition of more container boxes, sidewalks, landscaping, pavers, and a decorative sliding gate at the facility entrance.
Acceptance of a Grant Award from San Joaquin County Homelessness Housing Assistance and Prevention Round 4
This item provides Council with an opportunity to receive a grant award in the amount of $436,246 from San Joaquin County Homelessness Housing Assistance and Prevention Round 4 allocation for the Tracy Interim Shelter Site project (Temporary Emergency Housing Facility). This grant is funded by San Joaquin County Homelessness Housing Assistance and Prevention Round 4 allocation and is being allocated to partially fund operations costs at the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility.
April 29, 2025
April Social Media Highlight
May 2025
May 9, 2025
The foundation is in at the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility!
May 14, 2025
San Joaquin Continuum of Care Homeless Services Community Planning Meeting
The City of Tracy is hosting the first in a series of community meetings to discuss homelessness needs, services, and prevention in San Joaquin County. Participants will hear updates on the use of Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funds to prevent and reduce homelessness and have opportunities to provide input on improving programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Please see the list below for future meetings:
HHAP 6 PowerPoint Presentation
May Social Media Highlight
May 21, 2025
The Regular THAC meeting on May 15, 2025 was cancelled and rescheduled as a Special THAC meeting for May 21, 2025.
Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee Special Meeting Agenda
June 2025
June 13, 2025
Sprung Structure Up at Temporary Emergency Housing Facility
The City has erected a new sprung structure at the at Temporary Emergency Housing Facility on Arbor Avenue.
See video progress of the sprung structure!
June 16, 2025
Notice of Cancellation Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee
The Regular Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025, was cancelled in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Additionally, the Regular Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2025, was cancelled due to Council Summer Recess.
June 26, 2025
Request for Proposal for the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility Operator(s)
Notice posted that the City of Tracy requests proposals for a Temporary Emergency Housing Facility Operator(s) from private entities and/or nonprofit organizations to operate a year-round 24/7 congregate and non-congregate, low-barrier Temporary Emergency Housing Facility and Navigation Center for individuals experiencing homelessness in Tracy. Sealed proposals can be submitted up to the hour of 5:00 p.m., on the 12th day of August 2025.
June Social Media Highlight
Have you seen that big green building off I-205? That’s the Sprung Structure!
This expansion supports our “Campus Concept” bringing together temporary housing and vital services in one location to better serve our unhoused community.
It’s part of Phase II—the final stage of construction at the shelter and it’s a game-changer.
This new congregate building will provide space for up to 70 individuals, and includes:
- Navigation Center
- Showers & Restrooms
- Laundry Facilities
- Kitchen
- Storage
- Admin Office
The Navigation Center offers a secure, supportive space for unhoused individuals and couples to focus on housing, employment, and overall stability. It encourages clients to stay onsite during the day and access services like:
- Case Management
- Access to CalAIM Community Supports
- Onsite support through Behavioral Health Services
- Housing Supports with Behavioral Health Services
- Housing Navigation
- Employment Assistance
- Healthcare
July 2025
July 10, 2025
An RFP Pre-Proposal Meeting for the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility Operator(s) with a virtual and in-person option was held to cover details of the RFP and proposed Scope of Work, information on the shelter, operational funding, and provided an opportunity for questions.
RFP Pre-Proposal Meeting Presentation
July 18, 2025
All questions pertaining to the RFP for the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility Operator(s) were due by 5:00PM to the Homeless Services Manager.
July 21, 2025
Addendum No. 1 to the RFP for the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility Operator(s)
The purpose of the addendum is to clarify questions received and further clarify the Request for Proposals, Temporary Emergency Housing Facility Operator(s).
December 2024
December 13, 2024
The City was made aware of an additional allocation of ARPA R funds of $18,282 which was made possible by the City’s original Phase 41 application.
November 2024
Phase II - Site Improvements & Sprung Structure – Construction started in Summer of 2024 of original Phase II – 68 congregate beds plus auxiliary buildings– Navigation Center
October 2024
October 17, 2024
Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Agenda
Acceptance of a Grant Award Emergency Food and Shelter Program
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was created by Congress in 1983 to help meet the needs of hungry and unhoused people throughout the United States and its territories by allocating federal funds for the provision of food and shelter.
This agenda item seeks adoption of a resolution by the City Council authorizing the acceptance of a grant of $12,968 from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) allocation to support the cost of meals and shelter bed nights at the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility Project (TEHF), Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 7112. Staff also requests the City Council appropriate the full grant funds to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Homeless Service Division, for Fiscal Year 2024-2025(FY24/25). No match from the City of Tracy (City) is required to receive this grant.
PG&E for new service activation at 370 W. Arbor Avenue
This agenda item seeks adoption of a resolution approving two agreements with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), for different phases of the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility (TEHF), Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 71112 Project (Project). The first is for the execution of a Gas and Electric Extension Agreement (Phase II Agreement) in the amount of $74,873 with PG&E, for the installation of the PG&E-owned power supply equipment and new service activation for the Phase II Improvements at 370 W Arbor Avenue. Staff is also requesting the City Council to ratify a Gas and Electric Extension Agreement ((Phase III Agreement) in the amount of $73,524.81 with PG&E for the installation of the PG&E-owned power supply equipment and new service activation for the Phase III & IV Improvements at 384 W, Arbor Avenue. The Phase III Agreement had been executed by staff based on its understanding of authority granted to the City Manager during the shelter crisis and had been overlooked in previous ratification actions that had been presented to the City Council.
September 2024
September 19, 2024
Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Agenda
Acceptance of a Grant Award from Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente’s mission includes improving the health of the communities they serve. Throughout our 75-year history as a nonprofit healthcare organization, Kaiser has continually made investments to support healthy communities. Kaiser believes in supporting organizations like the City of Tracy’s Homeless Services Division that make a difference in people’s lives.
The City of Tracy was notified that funding was awarded to the City of Tracy for planning and development of a medical respite program to be implemented at the TEHF in the amount of $95,000 from Kaiser Permanente. This allocation is to support strengthening the medical respite ecosystem at Temporary Emergency Housing Facility, (TEHF) Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 71112.
Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement, the Salvation Army
Approve the Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement, the Salvation Army for operation of the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility for a term of one year with a not-to-exceed annual cost of $2.6 Million and a minor modification to scope.
The Consultant currently serves as the operator of the TEHF since November 1, 2023. Since then, the Consultant has provided nonfaith-based shelter services, including case management, day programming, meals, transportation, and laundry services, to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness in a year-round non-congregate low barrier setting. The performance and service delivery of the consultant has met, and in certain circumstances exceeded, the needs of the City. The existing PSA expires on October 31, 2024, and has an option for an additional on year extension; however, the Scope of Work (SOW) to the PSA requires a minor modification, which change is outside of the City Manager’s authority, resulting in the need for City Council to approve the extension. As Consultant has satisfactorily met the SOWs (other than one), staff is recommending the City Council exercise the option to extend the agreement for an additional one year, for the existing not to exceed annual amount of $2.6 million.
The Change in Applicant requires an amendment to the Shelter contract to revise term #17, to reflect that the City will be the Cal Aim applicant, but Consultant will implement on our behalf, with no date specific for commencement because it is unknown how long the process will take.
August 2024
The City of Tracy was notified by Kaiser Permanent that funding was awarded to the City of Tracy for planning and development of a medical respite program to be implemented at the TEHF.
August 15, 2024
Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee Meeting
2024 San Joaquin County Point-in-Time Count Informational Staff Report presented to Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee on August 15, 2024.
- 2024 San Joaquin County Point-in-Time Count Informational Staff Report
- 2024 San Joaquin Continuum of Care Point in Time Count Local Report
On May 14, 2024, the members of the THAC and the public requested information on the monthly invoices from the current shelter operator, The Salvation Army. The purpose of the request was to receive an accounting for expenditures on the site operations for the first 6 months.
- November 2023 through January 2024 reimbursement was paid as one total payment under Invoice 1001. This was negotiated during contract execution to provide a start-up fee to the operator to ensure no gap in services during transition of operators. The amounts shown above are the breakdown of expenses for each month.
- Facilities and Operations increased in February 2024 due to TSA finalizing the following:
- Security contract with Windwalker
- Turnover of garbage services to TSA
- Laundry contract with Uplift All Foundation
- TSA transitioned away from the canteen and began services with US Foods for all meals
- Client Services consist of all meals provided at TEHF (breakfast, lunch and dinner):
- January 2024 client services increased due to Phase IV-Custom Containers in service December 2023 increasing client occupancy at shelter
- Median daily shelter census is 79 clients
- Monthly average of previous and current operator:
- City Net monthly average was $154,241.75 (after Rapid Start Up) Phase III-Modulars with 48 beds
- TSA monthly average is $160,044.45 Phase III and Phase IV with 86 beds
- Admin consist of Admin De Minimis
- TSA has an approved Administration Fee Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) of 25.5%
Informational report regarding the decision of the decision rendered by the United States Supreme Court in City of Grants Pass, Oregon V. Johnson et al (200 U. S. 321) and its impact on the efforts of the City of Tracy’s Homeless Services.
August 15, 2024
The Salvation Army (TSA) and clients from the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility (TEHF) gave back to the community of Tracy with their "Keeping It Clean" initiative. TSA and TEHF clients kicked off this project at Plascencia Fields where they cleaned up trash and debris throughout the park.
August 6, 2024
The Homeless Services Manager joined the Tracy Police Department, City officials and volunteers to celebrate National Night Out 2024 alongside the community and local business who are committed to making a difference in Tracy.
July 2024
The City of Tracy submitted a proposal and budget for planning and development of a medical respite program to be implemented at the TEHF.
No Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee Meeting in July due to Summer Recess for City Council. THAC will reconvene on August 15th if there are no pressing items.
Sewer Lift Station - Construction began in July 2024 and should be completed by October 31, 2024
July 31, 2024
San Joaquin County Continuum of Care (CoC) 2024 Homelessness Point-In-Time Count Report released by the county of both sheltered and unsheltered homeless and made available on the CoC Website.
June 2024
June 20, 2024
Tracy Homeless Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Awarding of a construction contract to Quiring General, LLC., of Pleasanton, California, for construction of the Phase II Site Improvements of the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility (TEHF) Project.
Approval of a Purchase Agreement with Sprung Instant Structures, Inc., (Vendor) for the purchase of a sixty (60) foot wide by one hundred and five (105) foot long high-tension membrane structure to be installed as part of the Phase II 2024 Site Improvements at the TEHF Project.
Phase II-Site Improvements include:
- The Sprung Structure
- 3 Dormitories for 68 occupants
- Navigation Center Services
- Operations Office
- Day Room Area
- 2 Accessible Restrooms
- Staff Break Room
- Interior Storage
- Site Fencing and Gates
- Restroom Complex
- Sidewalks and Pavement
- Additional Phase II Work