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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2022-097RESOLUTION NO. 2022-097 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT WITH KINGDOM CAUSES DBA CITY NET TO PROVIDE HOMELESS BRIDGE SHELTER OPERATIONS WHEREAS, on August 18, 2021, the City of Chula Vista Homeless Outreach Team conducted a point in time count, CVCounts2021, which identified a total of 792 homeless persons within the City; and WHEREAS, the City finds that the number of homeless is significant, and these persons are without the ability to obtain shelter and at risk of injury and harm due to exposure to the elements and other health, safety and welfare-related circumstances and consequences associated with living outside; and WHEREAS, such homeless overnight lodging in public spaces also has an adverse effect on the health and safety of the people in the City, including the homeless population; and WHEREAS, the City Council affirms the City of Chula Vista’s commitment to combatting homelessness and creating or augmenting a continuum of shelter and service options for those living without shelter in our communities; and WHEREAS, unauthorized homelessness encampments are increasing across the City of Chula Vista within the public right of way, thus exposing homeless individuals to traffic hazards, crime, risk of death and injury, exposure to weather, lack of adequate sanitation and debris services, and other conditions that are detrimental to their health and safety; and WHEREAS, analysis and evidence have demonstrated that providing decent, safe and stable housing combined with crucial support services are two primary components of successful transition from homelessness to a safer and healthier way of living; and WHEREAS, on October 26, 2021, the City Council authorized the purchase of 65 Pallet shelter units to be located at 205 27th Street for the purposes of developing a homeless bridge shelter (the “Homeless Bridge Shelter”); and WHEREAS, on October 25, 2021, the City of Chula Vista issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) seeking qualified agencies for the operation of the Homeless Bridge Shelter; and WHEREAS, after a comprehensive review and consideration, the RFP selection committee recommended the selection of Kingdom Causes dba as City Net (“City Net”) for the operations of the Homeless Bridge Shelter; and DocuSign Envelope ID: A5FA90CB-90A2-437E-B790-FB212D7DA2D9 Resolution No. 2022-097 Page No. 2 WHEREAS, City Net warrants and represents that it is experienced and staffed in a manner such that it can deliver the services required to City in accordance with the time frames and the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and WHEREAS, based on consultant's unique experience, as set forth above, the City desires to enter into a service provider agreement with consultant to provide operations of and services at the City’s Homeless Bridge Shelter ("Agreement") in an initial amount not to exceed $1,949,992, with two (2) one-year options to extend, for a total of three (3) years, for a maximum authorized amount of $5,700,000, contingent upon availability of funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes dba City Net for the Homeless Bridge Shelter Operations, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney’s Office, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk. [SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE] DocuSign Envelope ID: A5FA90CB-90A2-437E-B790-FB212D7DA2D9 Resolution No. 2022-097 Page No. 3 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 3rd day of May 2022 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. 2022-097 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 3rd day of May 2022. Executed this 3rd day of May 2022. Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: A5FA90CB-90A2-437E-B790-FB212D7DA2D9