HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2020-163RESOLUTION NO. 2020-163
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A $1.5 MILLION SMALL
BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM (CHULA VISTA CARES) TO
REIMBURSE THE COSTS OF BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
CAUSED BY REQUIRED CLOSURES DUE TO THE COVID-
19 PANDEMIC
WHEREAS, in January 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 virus, the World Health
Organization (“WHO”) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and the
United States Secretary of Health and Human Services declared a Public Health Emergency; and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2020, the San Diego County Health Officer declared a
Local Health Emergency as a result of the COVID-19 virus, which was subsequently ratified by
the Board of Supervisors on February 19, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, as the number of confirmed cases and deaths related to
COVID-19 continued to rise, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of
Emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already
underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the State prepare for a
broader spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a national
emergency as a result of the COVID-19 virus; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, due to the escalating number of COVID-19 virus cases
nationwide and within California, the City of Chula Vista Director of Emergency Services issued
a Proclamation declaring a Local Emergency, as authorized by Governm ent Code section 8630
and Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.14.080(a), which was subsequently ratified and
adopted by the Chula Vista City Council on March 17, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the California Department
of Public Health, and the San Diego County Department of Public Health have all issued
recommendations and orders, including, but not limited to, social distancing, staying home if
sick, canceling or postponing large group events, working from home, and other precautions to
protect public health and prevent transmission of this communicable virus; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 101040, 120175,
and 120175.5 (b) the Health Officer of the County of San Diego (“Health Officer”) has issued
multiple Orders of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations (the “County Orders”)
mandating and prohibiting certain activities, including the following, with certain limited
exceptions: the requirement that all persons stay at home; the prohibition of all public and
private “gatherings” of more than one person; the closure of all non-essential businesses; the
cessation of classes and other school activities; cloth face covering requirements; and social
distancing protocols; and
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WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020 the President of the United States signed into law the
Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act, more commonly known as the CARES Act,
which authorizes $2.1 trillion in federal relief; and
WHEREAS, included in the CARES Act is the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) that
provided $150 billion to states and those local municipalities with populations greater than
500,000 based on a specific formula; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Diego received $334 million in CARES Act CRF
monies; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2020 the County of San Diego approved the allocation of
$4,842,695 in CARES Act CRF monies to the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2020 the City Council appropriated $4,842,695 in CARES Act
CRF monies to the General Fund. As part of this action, the City Council approved $1.5 million
to Economic Development Recovery Grants for Small Businesses to provide economic relief and
assist at-risk businesses in rebounding from the economic impacts of COVID-19.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it approves a $1.5 million Small Business Grant Program (Chula Vista CARES) to
reimburse the costs of business interruption caused by required closures due to the COVID-19
Pandemic, as described in the Agenda Statement accompanying this Resolution (File ID: 20-
0268), on file with the Office of the City Clerk, with such minor modifications as may be
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Eric C. Crockett Glen R. Googins
Deputy City Manager/Director of Economic City Attorney
Development
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 14th day of July 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2020-163 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 14th day of July 2020.
Executed this 14th day of July 2020.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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