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May 14, 2024
ITEM TITLE
Agreement Amendments: Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with Circuit Transit Inc. and a First Amendment to the Agreement with CALSTART, Inc. for the Chula Vista Community Shuttle Pilot Project Report Number: 24-0069
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Economic Development
G.C. § 84308: Yes
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary agreement amendments to enhance the Chula Vista Community Shuttle project.
SUMMARY
On October 12, 2021, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista accepted a grant award of $997,833 from the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program to launch the Chula Vista (CV) Community Shuttle Pilot program to provide clean transportation to seniors in northwest Chula Vista. The City Council also accepted a grant award of $1,000,000 as supplemental funding from Community Congregational Development Corporation (CCDC) to expand the service area for the CV Community Shuttle Pilot Project and add an additional sedan to the service. The City of Chula Vista received $502,167 supplemental grant funding from the CMO program in November 2023 to enhance the program and add a new ADA van. This item authorizes the City Manager to execute necessary agreement amendments to enhance the CV Community Shuttle.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed Project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the Project qualifies for a Class 8 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) P a g e | 2
of the state CEQA Guidelines. The proposal seeks to help address the local threat of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and lowering vulnerability to anticipated climate change impacts.
Thus, no further environmental review is necessary. In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Development Services Director has also determined that the Project qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
In June 2021, the City of Chula Vista was awarded $997,833 through the CMO program to launch the CV Community Shuttle Pilot program to provide clean transportation to seniors in northwest Chula Vista. In addition, the City of Chula Vista received a grant award of $1,000,000 as supplemental funding from CCDC to expand the original project service area for the CV Community Shuttle Pilot Project and add an additional sedan to the service. On October 12, 2021, the City Council accepted both grant awards. In November 2023 the City of Chula Vista received $502,167 additional grant funding through the CMO program to enhance the Community Shuttle program and add an additional ADA van. This item authorizes the City Manager to execute the following necessary agreement amendments to enhance the CV Community Shuttle:
1. Additional funding is increased from $997,833 to an amount not to exceed $1,500,000
2. Replace Exhibit C (Project Milestone Schedule) in its entirety per revised Exhibit C (Attachment 2)
3. Replace the Financial Sustainability Plan in its entirety per revised Financial Sustainability Plan (Attachment 2)
4. Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under 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.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The first 3 years of the CV Community Shuttle Pilot program are funded through CMO and CCDC grants. We are currently in year 2 of the grant program , thus there is no new current-year General Fund impact as a result of this action.
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ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The first 3 years of the CV Community Shuttle Pilot program are funded through CMO and CCDC grants. Any revenue generated via fares/advertising through the first 3 years will be applied to fund operations in year
4. The CV Community Shuttle Pilot program must be operational through June 2026 because CMO funded programs must be operational for at least 4 years. To ensure continuation of the shuttle service, the City will work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify revenue generation opportunities through fares, advertising or other grant opportunities, including expanding the service to residents under 55 years of age for a fee.
The City is providing assistance to Circuit Transit Inc. for appropriate storage of vehicles and charging facilities.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City of Chula Vista Circuit Amended Agreement
2. City of Chula Vista CMO Voucher Amended Agreement
Staff Contact: Dennis Gakunga, Chief Sustainability Officer, Economic Development Department