HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2025-104RESOLUTION NO. 2025-104
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
KINGDOM CAUSES DBA CITYNET TO PROVIDE
HOMELESS BRIDGE SHELTER OPERATIONS SERVICES
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2025, the Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) released
the official results of the 2025 Point in Time Count (PITC), data for the San Diego Region that
includes the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, while the total number of homeless decreased by six percent (6%) from 2024,
the number of homeless remains significant at 614; and
WHEREAS, 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, the City Council affirms the City of Chula Vista's commitment to combating
homelessness and creating or augmenting a continuum of shelter and service options for those
living without shelter in our communities; 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 May 15, 2023, the City officially opened the doors to the first homeless
bridge shelter in the City, the Chula Village at Otay; 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 after a
comprehensive review and consideration, the RFP selection committee recommended the selection
of Kingdom Causes dba as CityNet for the operations of the Homeless Bridge Shelter via
Resolution No. 2022-097 on May 3, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the initial contract will expire June 30, 2025, and the City issued an RFP on
April 11, 2025, and selected CityNet as the operator.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
authorizes an agreement with Kingdom Cause dba CityNet for a one-year term with the option to
extend up to three years and not to exceed $6.6 million in total for a three-year period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it authorizes the City Manager to negotiate the terms of an agreement between the City and
Kingdom Cause dba CityNet, in a form approved by the City Attorney, a copy of whi ch shall be
kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute
the agreement and any related documents necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution.
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Resolution No. 2025-104
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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 17th day of June 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Fernandez, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Inzunza
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. 2025-104 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 17th day of June 2025.
Executed this 17th day of June 2025.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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