RESOLUTION NO. ________
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 PROJECT
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 Inc. applied for CMO funds. The application submitted was for the 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 I nvestments, 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 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 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 Resolution No. 2024-
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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) as additional funding from CMO to enhance the CV Community Shuttle program service; 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.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
Assistant City Manager City Attorney