ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 11, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent – Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jennifer M. Byers, Economic and Community Development Director DATE: January 6, 2026
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-087 with California Veterans Assistance Foundation (Assignment of Agreement to Community Action Partnership of Kern Following Merger; extend term to April 30, 2026) to provide case management for permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Assignment
BACKGROUND:
On April 12, 2023, the City of Bakersfield entered into Agreement No. 2023-087 with California Veterans Assistance Foundation (CVAF) for Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Round 2 grant (HHAP-2).
CVAF provided case management including permanent supportive housing placement and wrap-around intensive care services. HHAP funding is provided by the State to local governments that qualify for these resources specifically for these type of homeless services.
On March 1, 2025, CVAF merged with the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) and added all their services and programs with the new CAPK’s Veterans Services Division. As of October 1, 2025, the merger was complete and CVAF was fully absorbed into CAPK. This Assignment of Agreement will allow CAPK to expend and receive reimbursement for balance of Agreement No. 2023-087, and extend the term from April 13, 2026 to April 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funding sources that provide for the services within this contract are HHAP Grant funds which come from the State resources, therefore no fiscal impact the City General Fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Safety and Resilience
ATTACHMENTS:
Agreement