<body><div>The Elk Grove City Council approved a plan to operate the proposed shelter at the Calvary Christian Church located at 9499 East Stockton Boulevard. The shelter will be operated by The Gathering Inn, which also operated the enhanced winter sanctuary open during the 2023-24 winter. The city would lease the property for 3 years with an option for a 4th year.The council voted 5-0 in favor of the plan. Several people spoke in favor of the proposal and one person spoke against it. The city will pay over $4.5 million to operate the facility and several hundred thousand dollars to upgrade and remodel the facility. The city also plans to look for a permanent location or possibly multiple locations spread out in the city. Details below can be found on the city council agenda. The program will serve up to 35 adults per night. A total of 30 beds will be available to people enrolled in the shelter’s program, while up to five beds will be set aside for Elk Grove Police Department use in an emergency, severe inclement weather, or when encountering an individual with high vulnerability status. Families with minor children will continue to be served by motel voucher programs.Improvements to the City’s leased space are currently underway and are expected to be completed in time for a November 2024 opening. The planned improvements include: <ul><li>Installation of security cameras in line with Elk Grove Police Department’s Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) analysis; </li><li>Fencing around the City’s leased portion of the site; </li><li>Roof work; • HVAC repairs; </li><li>Plumbing and electrical improvements; </li><li>Fire safety improvements; </li><li>Installation of restroom/shower trailer under the existing building awning; and </li><li>Other maintenance and improvements meant to increase site safety and improve shelter operations</li></ul>The facility will not serve: <ul><li>Megan’s Law sex registrants; </li><li>People with serious behavioral health challenges; or </li><li>People who wish to use drugs or alcohol on-site. • No weapons, alcohol, non-prescription drugs, or drug paraphernalia will be allowed on-site. The service provider may search participants’ belongings.</li></ul><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2m49Xw_0vkwwaXS00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2m49Xw_0vkwwaXS00" width="1906" height="1698" ></figure></div></body>

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Elk Grove City Council approves year-round shelter

The Elk Grove City Council approved a plan to operate the proposed shelter at the Calvary Christian Church located at 9499 East Stockton Boulevard. The shelter will be operated by The Gathering Inn, which also operated the enhanced winter sanctuary open during the 2023-24 winter. The city would lease the property for 3 years with an option for a 4th year.