Decision details

Moved by Councillor Martin,

Seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Noon –

Consistent with the commentary at para 12 of Item 17.3 on February 10th (and noting the resolution of Council at Item 17.1 at the meeting of February 24th, 2026) asks the Administration to assist Council in ensuring that no rough sleeper in the City of Adelaide seeking safety from extreme weather will be denied shelter in the winter of 2026 by preparing a report for Council consideration by the middle of next month that;

1.       Details which Council owned community and/or business properties could be turned into safe, temporary accommodation during the declaration of Code Blue Tier 2 Activations as a trial program between the beginning of June and the end of August, 2026

2.       The report should:

2.1.    Detail optimum operating hours, assuming shelter and any necessary support service would be provided complementary to and in addition to the hours of operation of existing accommodation and/or service providers

2.2.    Quantify, through discussion with existing accommodation and service providers the likely number of rough sleepers not accommodated by current rough sleeper venues and services for whom shelter could be provided

2.3.    Scope the nature of the shelter to be provided by Council and any desirable accompanying services

2.4.    Identify potential sources of State Government and homelessness sector support, including the provision of funding and/or personnel

2.5.    Calculate the likely cost of the initiative to City of Adelaide through any required reconsideration of the 25/26 Budget associated with the QF3 report to Council and for the 26/27 budget deliberations, including costings for staff resourcing, security and specialist expertise required, and

2.6.    Advise of any other relevant issues to assist in the successful completion of the trial.

Discussion ensued, during which Councillor Abrahimzadeh left the meeting at 7.46 pm.

The motion was then put and carried