HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2020-234RESOLUTION NO. 2020-234
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH SOUTH BAY
COMMUNITY SERVICES, ELITE ATHLETE SERVICES, AND
LIVING COAST DISCOVERY CENTER, FOR ALLOCATIONS
OF STATE CARES ACT CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS
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 Government 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, on June 29, 2020, the State of California’s Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget was
signed by the Governor, which included provisions to allocate CARES Act CRF funds to cities
that did not receive a direct allocation from the federal government; and
WHEREAS, on August 25, 2020, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista pursuant to
Resolution Number 2020-204 accepted a CARES Act CRF allocation of $3,360,914 from the State
of California (“State CRF Allocation”); authorized the City Manager to complete all documents
required to obtain the State CRF Grant; and authorized the appropriations in the General Fund in
Fiscal Year 2020/21; and
WHEREAS, the City’s use of these State CRF Allocation funds must comply with CARES
Act CRF grant requirements, which mandate that all expenditures be directly related to the public
health emergency caused by COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, State CRF Allocation funds may only be used for costs that were not
accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020 and are incurred between
March 1, 2020 and December 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the State CRF Allocation funds will be allocated to reimburse the
City for costs incurred by the City as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, on August 25, 2020, the City Council of Chula Vista pursuant to Resolution
Number 2020-205 authorized the City Manager to enter into a Contract/Service Provider Services
Agreement with South Bay Community Services, using a portion of the State CRF Allocation
funds, for tenant-based rental assistance, victims of domestic violence, and childcare; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is authorized to make modifications that may be necessary
or appropriate to assure the expenditure of all available funds in a qualified and timely manner;
and
WHEREAS, a portion of the State CRF Allocation funds will be additionally allocated to
expand a Food Distribution social service program that aims to assist residents affected by
COVID-19 as follows:
Agency Program Funding
Source
Initial
Allocation
Not to
Exceed
South Bay Community
Services
Food Distribution Program State CARES $100,000 $200,000
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WHEREAS, State CRF Allocation funds in an amount not to exceed $200,000 will be
allocated to Elite Athlete Service to cover the costs of past and future business interruptions due
to COVID-19 related impacts, including but not limited to cancelled reservations as a result of
foreign and domestic teams’ inability to travel, the cost of athlete quarantine protocols, changes to
dining hall operations, and additional cleaning and disinfecting supplies and protocols; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the State CRF Allocation funds in the amount of $100,000 was
previously approved by City Council on August 25, 2020 and allocated to the Living Coast
Discovery Center to keep the facility operational until spring of 2021; and
WHEREAS, following City’s allocation of $100,000 to the Living Coast Discovery Center,
the Living Coast Discovery Center received notice from another partner that such partner was
withdrawing their commitment, compromising the Living Coast Discovery Center’s ability to
remain operational through spring of 2021; and
WHEREAS, an additional portion of the State CRF Allocation fund in an amount not to
exceed $75,000 will be allocated to the Living Coast Discovery Center, for a total allocation
amount not to exceed $175,000 to keep the facility operational through spring of 2021; and
WHEREAS, in order for an outside agency to receive and operate a grant funded activity,
they must formally enter into an agreement with the City of Chula Vista in order to formalize and
specify the requirements and conditions under which the State CRF Allocation funds are being
provided to the outside agencies, including a requirement that such agencies have the burden to
demonstrate to City that they have expended allocation amounts in compliance with CARES Act
Coronavirus Relief Fund requirements; and
WHEREAS, staff intends to utilize City’s standard template, the City of Chula Vista
Contractor/Service Provider Services Agreement, to contract with the outside entities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that it approves the City of Chula Vista Contractor/Service Provider Services Agreement(s)
between City and South Bay Community Services in accordance with the general terms and
conditions as outlined in the agenda statement, in a not to exceed amount of $200,000, on a form
approved by the City Attorney, and authorizes the City Manager to execute same, a copy of which
shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it
authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement between City and Elite Athlete Services to
ensure compliance with the CARES Act CRF requirements and in accordance with the general
terms and conditions as outlined in the agenda statement, in a not to exceed allocation amount of
$200,000, on a form approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it
authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement between City and Living Coast Discovery
Center to ensure compliance with the CARES Act CRF requirements and in accordance with the
general terms and conditions as outlined in the agenda statement, in an additional allocation
amount not to exceed amount of $75,000, on a form approved by the City Attorney, a copy of
which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Maria V. Kachadoorian Glen R. Googins
City Manager City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 20th day of October 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. 2020-234 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 20th day of October 2020.
Executed this 20th day of October 2020.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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