HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2021-164RESOLUTION NO. 2021-164
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
$179,000 HOMELESS HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(HHAP) GRANT FROM THE REGIONAL TASK FORCE ON
THE HOMELESS; (2) APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH THE
REGIONAL TASK FORCE ON THE HOMELESS AND WITH
NATIONAL CITY AND THE ALPHA PROJECT TO
IMPLEMENT THE CHULA VISTA-NATIONAL CITY
REGIONAL HOMELESS PROGRAM; AND (3)
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, in 2019, the State of California enacted the Homeless Housing Assistance
Program (HHAP) as part of California Assembly Bill 101, which provides $300 million in block
grants to cities and counties to address homelessness throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, HHAP funds provide one-time flexible block grant funds to address
immediate homelessness challenges, including prevention, criminal justice diversion programs to
homeless individuals with mental health needs, and emergency aid; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with HHAP regulations, this funding must be allocated through
each community’s Continuum of Care (CoC), a federal program, administered by the San Diego
Regional Taskforce on the Homeless (RTFH), that promotes community-wide planning and
strategic use of resources to address homelessness; and
WHEREAS, in March 2019, the RTFH released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
for funding to solicit proposals for HHAP funds from eligible organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City, as the lead applicant, with its collaborative partners, the City of
National City and Alpha Project applied for HHAP funds to continue its regional efforts in
addressing homeless issues and impacts; and
WHEREAS, in May 2021, the RTFH notified the City of its award of $179,000 in HHAP
funds; and
WHEREAS, in order to receive the $179,000 in HHAP funds from the RTFH, the City
must enter into an Agreement with the RTFH; and
WHEREAS, a 3-Party Agreement among the City, National City, and Alpha Project also
is required to implement and administer the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it accepts a $179,000 HHAP grant for year two from the Regional Task Force on the Homeless.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee to execute documents necessary to obtain the
grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
approves the agreements between the City and the Regional Task Force on the Homeless and
among the City, National City, and the Alpha Project, to implement the Chula Vista-National City
Regional Homeless Program, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be
required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of
the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee to execute same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chu la Vista that it
appropriates funds, specifically $179,000 to the Supplies and Services categories of the Housing
Authority Fund from the HHAP grant award.
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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 24th day of August 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cardenas, 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. 2021-164 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 24th day of August 2021.
Executed this 24th day of August 2021.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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