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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-033
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.56.070(B)(3) AND
APPROVING A CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES
TO PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY RENTAL AND UTILITY
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDED BY STATE AND
FEDERAL CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2021
ALLOCATIONS
WHEREAS, in January 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 virus, the World Health
United States Secretary of Health and Human Services declared a Public Health Emergency; and
WHEREAS, various states of emergency were declared by the United States (March 13,
2020), the State of California (March 4, 2020), the County of San Diego (February 19, 2020), and
the City of Chula Vista (March 17, 2020 pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 2020-065)
because of the threat to public safety (to persons and property including both physical and
economic harm) as result of the COVID-19 virus; 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 that continues to the present;
and
WHEREAS, the economic impact and financial hardship faced by low-income households
as a result of COVID-19 has affected their ability to pay for housing and basic needs, placing
them at risk of homelessness during this period where it is critical to self-quarantine, self-isolate,
or otherwise remain in their homes to reduce the transmission of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on December 27, 2020, the President of the United States signed into law the
Consolidated App, more commonly known as the HR-133, which
authorizes $25B in emergency rental relief; and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury launched the $25
billion Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) established by the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the ERAP assists low-income households that are unable to pay rent and
utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
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WHEREAS, the Act provided $2.6 billion to the State of California and those local
municipalities with populations greater than 200,000 based on a population; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista received a direct allocation from the U.S. Treasury
Department in the amount of $8,161,124 and authorized the City Manager to complete all
documents required to obtain the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Allocation; and
authorized the appropriations in Fiscal Year 2020/21; and
WHEREAS, on January 29, 2021, the State of California passed Senate Bill 91(SB-91) that
populations over 200,000 to opt into one of three program models; and
WHEREAS, by accepting SERAP as a block grant (Option B) in the amount of
$8,719,349.60, the City shall take on the responsibilities included in SB-91 and Health and Safety
Code 50897.1 (b)(1-3); and
WHEREAS, the City will contract with a Subrecipient to assist with the expenditure of a
portion of the U.S. Treasury Department Emergency Rental Assistance Funding and State of
California Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds will be allocated to assist low-income
residents affected by COVID-19, as follows:
Agency Program Funding Initial Not to
Source Allocation Exceed
South Bay Community Emergency Rental State $5,700,000 $8,000,000
Services Assistance Program SERAP
U.S
Treasury
ERAP
WHEREAS, in order for an outside agency to receive and operate a grant funded activity,
they must formally enter into a Subrecipient agreement with the City of Chula Vista in order to
formalize and specify the requirements and conditions under which the U.S. Treasury Direct
Allocation and State Block Grant Allocation funds are being provided to the outside agency; and
WHEREAS,
Contractor/Service Provider Services Agreement, to contract with the outside service providers,
South Bay Community Services (SBCS); and
WHEREAS, City Council finds: (1) that the use of the competitive bidding process set
best interests would be better served by waiving said bidding requirements, particularly given the
strict time lines required by the state and federal governments to encumber and expend said funds
and the urgent need for said funds by the citizens of Chula Vista (2) and that SBCS is uniquely
qualified to meet the state and federal grant obligations, including, but not limited to, that SBCS
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has a long history of partnering with the City to administer rental assistance programs and
complying with attendant state and federal regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
(1) that it, based upon the above findings, that it hereby waives the competitive bid requirements
set forth in Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.56.070 and SBCS is awarded the contract on a
unicipal Code section 2.56.070(B)(3) and
(2) that it authorizes the City Manager to enter into a City of Chula Vista Contractor/Service
Provider Services Agreement between City and South Bay Community Services (SBCS) in
accordance with the general terms and conditions as outlined in the agenda statement and attendant
State and Federal Requirements, in a not to exceed aggregate amount of $8,000,000, on a form
approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
\[SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE\]
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Glen R. Googins
Director of Development Services City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 16th day of February 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cardenas, Galvez, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: McCann
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. 2021-033 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 16th day of February 2021.
Executed this 16thday of February 2021.
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk