Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. 24-0023
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO
AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY PROGRAM FOR
REHABILITATION AND CONVERSION OF THE PALOMAR
MOTEL INTO PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT(S) WITH WAKELAND
HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (“ Co-Applicant”) owns the real property located at 1160 Walnut Avenue, commonly known as the Palomar Motel (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Co-Applicant intends to convert the Project into Permanent Supportive Housing, providing long-term housing and supportive services for formerly homeless households; and
WHEREAS, the Co-Applicant carried out a competitive selection process consisting of a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) and Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to select a developer partner for the rehabilitation and operation of the Project, and selected Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation (“Corporation”) as its proposed developer partner; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) may issue a Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”) for Round 4 of the Homekey Program in 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Co-Applicant desires to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds with Corporation, and Co-Applicant is therefore joining Corporation in the submittal of an application for Homekey funds (“Application”) to the Department for review and consideration; and
WHEREAS, the Department is authorized to administer Homekey pursuant to the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code), and Homekey allocations are subject to the terms and conditions of the NOFA, the Application, the Department -approved STD 213, Standard Agreement (“Standard Agreement”), and all other legal requirements of the Homekey Program ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into all necessary agreements with Corporation for the development of the Project, consistent with this resolution and its basic purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it authorizes and directs the City Manager or their designee to submit an Application to the Resolution No. 24-0023
Department in response to the NOFA, and to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds in a total amount not to exceed $10,175,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that if the Application is approved, the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $ 10,175,000, any and all other documents required or deemed ne cessary or appropriate to secure the Homekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto, as approved by the City Attorney (collectively, the “Homekey Documents”).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that Co- Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the Standard Agreement, and that the NOFA and Application will be incorporated in the Standard Agreement by reference and made a part thereof. Any and all activities, expenditures, information, and timelines represented in the Application are enforceable through the Standard Agreement.
Funds are to be used for the allowable expendi tures and activities identified in the Standard Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that the City Manager or her designee is authorized to execute the Application and the Homekey Documents on behalf of Co-Applicant for participation in the Homekey Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that the City Manager or her designee is authorized to negotiate and enter into all necessary developer or partnership agreements with Corporation on behalf of Co -Applicant for the development and operation of Permanent Supportive Housing at the Project consistent with this resolution and its basic purpose.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Stacey Kurz Jill D.S. Maland
Director of Housing and Homeless Services Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak Acting City Attorney