City Council Agenda
Memo to:
Manteca City Council
From:
Brad Wungluck - Director of Development Services
Prepared by:
Jesus R. Orozco - Deputy Director of Development Services
Date:
January 6, 2026
Subject:
Navigation Center Conditional Use Permit Amendment
Recommendation:
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Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving an amendment to Conditional Use Permit (UPJ) 22-101, allowing for the rehabilitation of on-site buildings and structures and expansion of shelter services at 555 Industrial Park Drive for a Low Barrier Navigation Center offering year-round shelter; and find the Project exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 21080.27.5. (a) of the California Public Resources Code and Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines.
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Background:
The Emergency Shelter located at 555 Industrial Park Drive has been operational and gradually expanding services and shelter since 2020 through the approval of UPJ 21-12. The 4.9-acre site currently accommodates three modular dormitories, a dining hall, a communal (cooling/heating) center, and ancillary offices, which were permitted by conditional use permit 22-101 for the operation of an Emergency Shelter.
Since the 2022 approval of the Emergency Shelter, there has been an increase in need for services, therefore triggering City staff to identify resources and partnerships to expand the site. As a result, City staff has identified resources to rehabilitate the existing 56,000 sq. ft. concrete tilt-up building formerly occupied by a photographic developer (Qualex). With the rehabilitation of on-site buildings and expansion of services, the site will transition its operations, serving as a Low Barrier Navigation Center. The specific start and completion dates of the rehabilitation have not yet been determined.
Analysis:
In order to allow for the rehabilitation, expansion of services, and operation of a Low Barrier Navigation Center at 555 Industrial ...
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