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January 24, 2023
ITEM TITLE
Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept a Grant through the County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program for the Chula Vista Homeless Bridge Shelter Capital Project, Approve an Associated Agreement, and Appropriate Funds
Report Number: 23-0011
Location: Homeless Bridge Shelter at 205 27th Street, Chula Vista Department: Housing and Homeless Services
Environmental Notice : The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Section 15303 class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land), and Section 15061(b)(3). Under NEPA, pursuant to Title 24, Part 58.40, the Environmental Assessment has been prepared, and a Findings of No Significant Impact has been made pursuant to Title 24, Part 58.43(a) of the Code of Federal Regulations and pursuant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Environmental Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution: A) authorizing the acceptance of a $1,845,29 6.47 Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program (“Program”) grant from the County of San Diego (“County”) to implement the Chula Vista Homeless Bridge Shelter Capital Project; B) approving an agreement with the County to implement said project; and C) appropriating funds for these purposes. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
On October 11, 2022, the City submitted a proposal to the County of San Diego’s Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program to fund costs associated with the construction of the new emergency home bridge shelter. In December of 2022, the City received an official notice of award for the grant funds in the amount of $1,845,296.47.
This item seeks to formally accept the grant funds, authorize and direct the City Manager or de signee to execute documents necessary to obtain and execute the grant, and appropriate the grant funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed project exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (categorical exemption for existing facilities), Section 15303 Class 3 (categorical exemption for new construction or conversion of small structures), Section 15304 Class 4 P a g e | 2
(categorical exemption for minor alterations to land), and Section 15061(b)(3) because the proposed action would not result in a significant effect on the environment, create a cumulative impact, damage a scenic highway, be located on a site pursuant to Section 65962.5, or cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
Under NEPA, pursuant to Title 24, Part 58.40, the Environmental Assessment has been prepared, and a Findings of No Significant Impact has been made pursuant to Title 24, Part 58.43(a) of the Code of Federal Regulations and pursuant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Environmental Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
On May 22, 2022, the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the County of San Diego (“County”)”) voted to create the Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program (“Program”) as part of the Board’s ongoing efforts to address the problem of homelessness throughout San Diego County. The Program made up to $10 million available to the County’s 18 incorporated cities to spur the creation of shelters, safe parking lots, and other urgently needed housing solutions.
Program f unds are one -time opportunities and can on ly be used for property acquisition and facilities development and may not be used for ongoing shelter operating expenses or indirect costs. On October 11, 2022, t he City submitted a formal bid for Program funds , and officially received a notice of award on December 7 for $1,845,296.47 in funds.
Funds awarded to the City will be used to partially fund the capital improvement portion of the development of the Chula Vista Homeless B ridge Shelter, existing project number GGV0255, as well as the potential expansion from the original plan located at 205 27th Street. Once completed, the shelter will house approximately 65 individuals experiencing homelessness. Services available at the shelter will include on site laundry, bathroom facilities and daily meals. Other necessary wrap around services will also be available for bridge shelter clients, with the objective to have these individuals started on a path to secure stable housing.
The proposed action approves acceptance of the County Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant funds, authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee to execute agreements necessary to obtain grant funds, including approval of the agreement with the County as provided in Attachment No. 1, and appropriate s grant funds for these purposes.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and has found no property holdings within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Consequently, this item does not present a disqualifying real property -related financial conflict of interest under California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(7) or (8), for purposes of the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
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CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current year fiscal impact to the General Fund as a result of this action. Approval of this resolution accepts and appropriates County Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program funds in the amount of $1,845,296.47 in the fiscal year 2022-23 budget to fund shelter development. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund as a result of accepting this grant as funding for this project will come from the County and previously approved grant funding to completely offset the project costs.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact to the General Fund as a result of this action. All costs associated with the administration of the Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Agreement and funded activities will be covered by the grant.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Agreement
Staff Contact: Mark Barnard, Management Analyst II
Angelica Davis, Homeless Solutions Manager
Stacey Kurz, Director of Housing and Homeless Services