HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2024-128RESOLUTION NO. 2024-128
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS
TO ENHANCE THE CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY SHUTTLE
PILOT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program is a statewide
initiative 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 by the CMO Voucher Pilot Program 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 the lead applicant, with its collaborative partner, Circuit Transit
Inc. applied for CMO funds for a CV Community Shuttle Pilot program to serve senior citizens in
Northwest Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2021, CMO notified the City of its award of $997,833 in CMO
funds for a three-year grant period to implement the CV Community Shuttle Pilot program; and the
City will comply with the requirements of the CMO program; will accept the CMO voucher funds;
and will allocate the amount of $997,833, 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, the CV Community Shuttle Pilot program is providing 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 CV Community Shuttle Pilot 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 November 1, 2023, the City of Chula Vista received $502,167 (in addition
to the $997,833 CMO grant) additional funding from CMO to enhance the CV Community Shuttle
Pilot program; and
WHEREAS, the City must amend the 2-Party Agreement with CMO to accept the
additional $502,167 grant funding and make updates necessary for grant implementation; and
WHEREAS, an amendment of the 2-Party Agreement with Circuit Transit Inc. is also
required for the additional $502,167 grant funding from CMO and make updates necessary for
grant implementation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee to serve as the “Authorized Officer”
and execute documents necessary to obtain the 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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Presented by Approved as to form by
Stacey Kurz Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Housing and Homeless Services City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 11th day of June 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Gonzalez, Morineau, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
John McCann, 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. 2024-128 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 11th day of June 2024.
Executed this 11th day of June 2024.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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