HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2021-188RESOLUTION NO. 2021-188
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA: (A) ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $997,833 AND APPROVING A MOBILITY
PROJECT VOUCHER AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA
AIR RESOURCES BOARD FOR THE COMMUNITY SHUTTLE
PROGRAM; (B) ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS IN AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,000,000 AND APPROVING A
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY
CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR
THE COMMUNITY SHUTTLE PROGRAM; (C) APPROVING
AN AGREEMENT WITH CIRCUIT TRANSIT INC. TO
IMPLEMENT AND PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE
COMMUNITY SHUTTLE PROGRAM; AND (D)
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program is a statewide
initiative by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that provides voucher-based funding for
zero-emission carsharing, carpooling/vanpooling, bike sharing/scooter-sharing, innovative transit
services, and ride-on-demand services in California’s historically underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, the CMO Voucher Pilot Program announced a notice of funding availability
to solicit proposals from eligible jurisdictions, with an October 20, 2020 application opening; and
WHEREAS, twenty-one California nonprofits, local governments, transit agencies, and
Native American tribal governments in under-resourced communities were awarded up to $1
million each to develop and launch zero-emission mobility projects, such as bike-sharing and ride-
on-demand services, aimed at overcoming transportation challenges faced by residents in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, the City, as lead applicant, with its collaborative partner, Circuit Transit Inc.
submitted an application for the CV Community Shuttle Pilot program (Community Shuttle
Program) to serve senior citizens in Northwest Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the Community Shuttle Program would provide all-electric, on-demand
shuttle services catered to the needs of the local senior community in the Northwest part of Chula
Vista; and
WHEREAS, the goals of the Community Shuttle Program are to improve mobility options
for the senior communities, provide connections to public transit and key community services,
improve social determinants of health related to transportation accessibility, reduce greenhouse
gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce congestion; and
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WHEREAS, on June 25, 2021, CMO notified the City of its award of $997,833 over the
five-year grant period to implement the Community Shuttle Program (CARB Grant); and
WHEREAS, the City will comply with the requirements of the CMO program, will accept
the CMO voucher funds, and will allocate the amount of $977,833, including any Community
Resource Contributions, committed to the project in the CMO application and as amended by the
Program Administrator and awardee; and
WHEREAS, the Authorizing Board of the City of Chula Vista is eligible to receive funding
through CMO, a statewide initiative funded by California Climate Investments, and administered
by California Air Resource Board’s Program Administrator team to provide funding for zero-
emission shared mobility options to under-resourced communities in California; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the City received a commitment for an additional up to
$1,000,000 Community Resource Contribution (CRC) from Community Congregational
Development Corporation (CCDC) to expand the original Community Shuttle Program service
area and to add an additional sedan to the service (CCDC Grant); and
WHEREAS, to secure the up to $997,833 in funding from the CARB Grant to implement
the Community Shuttle Program, the City needs to enter into a Mobility Project Voucher
Agreement with CARB or its program designee; and
WHEREAS, to secure the additional up-to $1,000,000 Community Resource Contribution
funding from the CCDC Grant to further implement the Community Shuttle Program, the City
needs to enter into a grant agreement with CCDC; and
WHEREAS, to implement and provide services for the Community Shuttle Program, the
City needs to enter into a 2-Party Agreement with the proposed service provider, Circuit Transit
Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that it:
1. Accepts grant funds in an amount up to $997,833 from the California Air Resources Board,
Clean Mobility Options (CMO) program, in accordance with the Clean Mobility Options
Voucher Pilot Program (CARB Grant), for the Community Shuttle Program.
2. Approves the Mobility Project Voucher Agreement, between the City and the California
Air Resources Board or its program designee, in the form presented, with such minor
modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, authorizes the City
Manager or designee to execute the same, and directs that a copy of the executed agreement
be kept on file with the Office of the City Clerk.
3. Authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee to serve as the “Authorized Officer”
and execute documents necessary to obtain the CARB Grant and to execute the approval
of CMO voucher funds, reiterate CMO program commitment, and compliance with CMO
program requirements to the CMO Program Administrator Team.
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4. Accepts the Community Resource Contribution grant funds in an amount up to $1,000,000
from Community Congregational Development Corporation (CCDC Grant) for the
Community Shuttle Program.
5. Approves a Grant Agreement, between the City and the Community Congregational
Development Corporation, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may
be required or approved by the City Attorney, authorizes the City Manager or designee to
execute the same, and directs that a copy of the executed agreement be kept on file with
the Office of the City Clerk.
6. Authorizes the City Manager or designee to take all necessary actions and execute all
necessary documents to accept and obtain grant funds from the CARB Grant or CCDC
Grant.
7. Approves a Contractor/Service Provider Services Agreement with Circuit Transit Inc. to
Implement and Provide Services for the Community Shuttle Program, between the City
and the Circuit Transit Inc., in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may
be required or approved by the City Attorney, authorizes the City Manager or designee to
execute the same, and directs that a copy of the executed agreement be kept on file with
the Office of the City Clerk.
8. Appropriates current and future funds received from the CARB Grant and CCDC Grant
for the Community Shuttle Program in a manner consistent with City standards and
practices, as determined by the City Manager or designee.
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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 12th day of October 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Galvez, McCann, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Cardenas
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. 2021-188 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 12th day of October 2021.
Executed this 12th day of October 2021.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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