Special work session agenda: temporary overflow homeless shelter proposed on Highland Drive
January 17, 2020, 4:30 p.m. · Council Work Room, 451 South State Street, Room 326
A special Friday work session was called to brief the Council on an ordinance allowing a temporary overflow homeless shelter at about 2234 South Highland Drive for the rest of the winter. No minutes were available; this write-up is from the posted agenda, so no outcomes or votes are recorded.
From the agenda; results are added when minutes are posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Public safety
Temporary zoning regulations for overflow homeless shelter at 2234 South Highland Drive
Pending
The Council was to be briefed on an ordinance enacting a temporary land use regulation allowing a temporary overflow shelter for people experiencing homelessness for the rest of the winter. It was proposed in response to winter weather and recent data on the number of people seeking shelter. The Council might also discuss partnerships, budget and the long-term focus on affordable housing over temporary shelter.