350 Merrydale Road Shelter Crisis and Acquisition Project

The City has an opportunity to acquire a 2.5-acre property at 350 Merrydale Road /3833 Redwood Highway (Property) to serve as an interim shelter for up to 65 unhoused individuals on a temporary basis, followed by a permanent affordable housing development of up to 80 units. The project includes several actions, including 1) Declaring a “Shelter Crisis” in the City; 2) Adopting an Urgency Ordinance; 3) Adopting an Uncodified Ordinance; 4) Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a grant agreement with the County of Marin and affordable housing agreement; and 5) Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a purchase and sale agreement for real property located at 350 Merrydale Road.