City of Chula Vista Amendment to Agreement No.: 2026-125 CCDC Name: Community Congregational Development Corporation Rev. 10/08/2025
THIRD AMENDMENT
to Grant Agreement between the
City of Chula Vista
and
Community Congregational Development Corporation for Chula Vista Community Shuttle Program
This THIRD AMENDMENT (“Amendment”) is entered into effective as of June 13, 2026 (“Effective Date” ) by and between the City of Chula Vista (“City”) and Community Congregational Development Corporation (“CCDC”) ( collectively, the “Parties” and each individually, a “Party”) with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on November 11, 2021, the Parties entered into a Grant Agreement for the Attachment 1 - CCDC Third Amendment No. 2026 -125 to Agreement No. 2021 -1012 .docx (“Original A greement”) to provide funding for the Chula Vista Community Shuttle Program (“Program”); and
WHEREAS, on October 13, 2022, the Parties executed a first amendment of the Original Agreement as Amendment to Agreement No. 2022 -165 to adjust the annual dollar amount s payable from CCDC to City; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2025, the Parties executed a second amendment of the Original Agreement as Amendment to Agreement No. 2024-208 to adjust annual dollar amounts payable from CCDC to City, actual service period, and approve additional funding; and
WHEREAS, the CCDC Board of Directors has approved additional funding in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 to the City for three (3) additional years of shuttle operations for the Program (“Additional Grant Funds”); and
WHEREAS, services for the Program have been provided under a n agreement between City and Circuit Transit Inc. (“Circuit”) and the scope of work for those services are to be modified in a new or amended agreement between City and Circuit or another City contractor (“Operator”); and
WHEREAS, in consideration for CCDC providing the Additional Grant Funds, City will diligently pursue ways to facilitate the long-term sustainability and continued operation of the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Original Agreement to reflect the Additional Grant Funding of $1,000,000, to support the continued operation of the Chula Vista Community Shuttle Program (“Program”) for Years 5 through 7 and update the terms as more specifically set forth below.
City of Chula Vista Amendment to Agreement No.: 2026-125 CCDC Name: Community Congregational Development Corporation Rev. 10/08/2025
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual obligations of the Parties set forth herein, City and CCDC agree as follows:
1. Article II, GENERAL TERMS, Section 1 is replaced in its entirety as follows:
“The purpose of the Original Agreement and amendments thereto is to fund the Program. Exhibits A through D and amendments thereto are hereby incorporated into the Grant Agreement.”
2. Article II, GENERAL TERMS, Section 2 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“The Grant Agreement became effective on November 10, 2021, when it was fully executed by the Parties (“Grant Start Date”) and the City shall not request Grant Funds for Program costs “incurred prior to the Grant Start Date.” The Third Amendment shall become effective when it is fully executed by the Parties (“Additional Grant Start Date”) and the City shall not request a payment of the Additional Grant Funds for the Program costs incurred prior to the Additional Grant Start Date. The term of the Grant Agreement is hereby extended to June 13, 2029 (“Completion Date”).”
3. Article III, PROJECT EXECUTION AND SCOPE, Section 1 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“CCDC hereby grants to City a sum of money (“Grant Funds”) in an amount not -to- exceed $2,100,000.00, in consideration of and on condition that the sum be expended in carrying out the purposes as set forth in the description of Program in this Grant Agreement and its attachments and under the terms and conditions set forth in this Grant Agreement.”
4. Article III, PROJECT EXECUTION AND SCOPE is amended to add the following as Section 5:
“5. The City shall provide a minimum of a 1-for-1 match in funds for the term of this Agreement (the “City Match”), subject to annual City Council appropriation and the availability of funds. The Parties acknowledge that the CCDC funding is contingent upon the City providing the City Match. In the event City successfully obtains grant funding from a public or private sector source for the Program after the Additional Grant Start Date, the City shall not supplant the City Match with those funds without consultation with CCDC. City shall make reasonable efforts to couple any such swap of funds with an enhancement and/or expansion of services, which shall be taken into consideration by CCDC as part of the consultation process.”
5. Article V, FINANCIAL RECORDS A ND REPORTING, Section 3 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
City of Chula Vista Amendment to Agreement No.: 2026-125 CCDC Name: Community Congregational Development Corporation Rev. 10/08/2025
“Every six (6) months beginning on or before December 1, 2026 until the Completion Date, and again within thirty (30) days of the Completion Date, the City will submit to CCDC an expenditure report evidencing the expenditure of Grant Funds and/or Additional Grant Funds, City Match funds, and any other Program funding used for the Program (“Expenditure Report”).”
6. Article V, FINANCIAL RECORDS AND REPORTING, is amended to add the following:
“5. City shall provide a report to CCDC by March 31st of each year, beginning March 31, 2027, which identifies all funding used and sought for the Program by the City in the previous twelve (12) months, funding successfully obtained and its planned use for the Program, including fares or sponsorships, and the City’s plans for seeking funding for the future (“Funding Report”). The Funding Report shall include documentation of efforts made by the Operator and the results of those efforts.”
7. Article VI, PAYMENT, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“VI. PAYMENT
1. At the completion of Year 1 and Year 2 of operations, CCDC paid City $312,912.00.
2. During Year 3 of operations, CCDC shall pay the City $687,088.00 upon receipt of a request for Grant Funds and supporting documents. CCDC will make payment to City for approved Grant Funds by no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of City’s request, unless supporting Grant documents indicate that the Program may not be in conformity with the purpose of the Grant. Funds should be requested as follows:
a. On or around March 6, 2025, in the amount of $362,941.20; and b. On or around April 13, 2025, in the amount of $324,146.80.
3. During Year 4 of operations, CCDC shall pay City $100,000.00 at the Commencement of Quarter 1 (July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025).
4. During Year 5, Year 6, and Year 7 of operations, CCDC shall pay the City upon receipt of a request for Grant Funds and supporting documents. CCDC will make payment to City for approved Additional Grant Funds by no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of City’s request, unless one or more reports have not been provided by the City, and/or evidence indicates that the City or its Operator are not meeting the conditions for release of Grant Agreement or amendments thereto.
Funds should be requested on or around July 1 and January 1 of each year in the amount of $166,666.66 for a total not to exceed amount of $333,333 .32 per fiscal year, with a final request on or around January 1, 2029 of $166,666.70.
City of Chula Vista Amendment to Agreement No.: 2026-125 CCDC Name: Community Congregational Development Corporation Rev. 10/08/2025
5. Should the entire amount of CCDC funds paid by CCDC for the Pro gram’s operational services not be fully expended by the City for the Operator’s services performed prior to the Completion Date, the remainder of the CCDC funds may be carried forward to Year 8 for the Program with CCDC approval or returned to CCDC at CCDC’s discretion.
6. CCDC shall not unreasonably withhold funds, however, should the City not provide the reporting required herein or not comply with the conditions in the exhibits thereto, CCDC may withhold all or a portion of the next payment requested by the City until such time as the City provides sufficient documentation of performance.
Should funds be withheld pursuant to this Section, the Parties acknowledge that Program operations , s ervice levels , and related performance outcomes will be impacted commensurate with the level of funding withheld.”
8. Exhibit B (entitled Additional Grant Requirements) to the Grant Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with a revised Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
9. Exhibit D (entitled Geographic Service Area Map) to the Grant Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with a revised Exhibit D attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
10. Except as expressly provided herein, a ll other terms and cond itions of the Original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
11. Each party represents that it has full right, power and authority to execute this THIRD Amendment and to perform its obligations hereunder, without the need for any further action under its governing instruments, and the parties executing this Amendment on the behalf of such party are duly authorized agents with authority to do so.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT
TO ATTACHMENT 1 - CCDC THIRD AMENDMENT NO. 2026-125 TO AGREEMENT NO. 2021-1012 .DOCX
TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, NO. 2021-101
COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
BY:________________________________ BY: ________________________________
RUTH JONES TIFFANY ALLEN
PRESIDENT CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM
BY:_______________________________
MARCO A. VERDUGO
CITY ATTORNEY
City of Chula Vista Amendment to Agreement No.: 2026-125 CCDC Name: Community Congregational Development Corporation Rev. 10/08/2025
EXHIBIT B
ADDITIONAL GRANT REQUIREMENTS
The City shall comply with the following additional terms and conditions to maintain eligibility to request and receive Grant Funds or Additional Grant Funds payments from CCDC , unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties in writing:
1. At a minimum, the Program is expected to provide the shuttle services to seniors at a cost or at a fare not exceeding $2.00 per ride during the duration that CCDC is funding the Program. Seniors shall be defined as those who are fifty-five (55) years of age or older.
2. At a minimum, the Program is expected to prioritize door -to-door transportation services for seniors, except where operational adjustments, or alternative service models may be identified in Revised Exhibit D, or otherwise mutually agreed upon by the parties in writing.
3. At minimum, the Program services are anticipated to operate from Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, within the geographic area reflected in the Revised Exhibit D, recognizing that future operational adjustments may be necessary to improve service performance, respond to funding availability, pursue grant opportunities or address community needs.
Revisions to Exhibit D shall be considered a material change requirin g a written amendment.
4. The City agrees to keep CCDC informed of operational changes related to the Program, including modifications to the name of the service, service areas, fare structures, service hours, or operating models that may affect the Program objectives supported by CCDC funding or CCDC’s objectives in providing that funding.
5. Unless a change is needed as a matter of unpredictable urgency, City will provide, CCDC reasonable advance notice and supporting documentation at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to any operational changes.
a. Should CCDC express concerns regarding a proposed operational change, CCDC may provide the City with written notice outlining the concerns and reasons therefore within thirty (30) calendar days, after which the parties will meet in good faith to reach a resolution.
6. The City intends to continue supporting reasonable reporting and information -sharing efforts related to the Program, including the following:
a. Submission of Expenditure Reports and Funding Reports consistent with the Original Agreement and this Third Amendment.
b. Providing available ridership data, operational information, as appropriate to show compliance with the grant’s terms, and Program operation costs by July 30 of each year. Such reports shall include those that City requires of Operator and described
City of Chula Vista Amendment to Agreement No.: 2026-125 CCDC Name: Community Congregational Development Corporation Rev. 10/08/2025
as Dashboard Access and Reporting Requirements in Amendment 4 to City's contract with Circuit.
7. The City shall use reasonable, good -faith efforts to supplement funding for the Program from federal, state, regional, and local sources, including both from the public and private sector opportunities. Such efforts may include, but are not limited to, regional funding programs, (e.g. San Diego Association of Government’s Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program) and potential partnerships with private or institutional entities.
8. The City may coordinate with the Operator to support the identification and pursue additional funding sources and partnerships to promote the continuity and sustainability of the Program. Where appropriate, the City may also assist the Operator with the relationships and position to facilitate introductions and collaboration opportunities.
9. In the event the City issues a solicitation to seek new proposals for an Operator to carry out services on the Program, the City shall provide notice to CCDC. If requested by CCDC, the City may, subject to reasonable availability and, in its reasonable discretion, allow a CCDC representative to participate in the proposal evaluation panel.
10. At a minimum, the City is expected to incorporate applicable Program requirements into its agreement with the Operator, as appropriate. If such requirements are not met, the City may take reasonable and appropriate action consistent with its agreemen t with the Operator, which may include adjusting or withholding payment.
a. Marketing and Outreach: The Operator shall be responsible for leading the marketing and outreach efforts related to the Program, including the development and distribution of public-facing materials regarding the service and any significant service changes (such as routes or fares), as appropriate. The Operator is expected to lead outreach efforts to inform potential riders about how to access shuttle services, including how to contact the call center and request rides. Such outreach may be conducted in coordination with the City and may include materials in English and Spanish, as appropriate. Such materials may be provided in English and Spanish, as feasible. The City will coordinate with the Operator and CCDC on outreach opportunities and will support dissemination through City communication channels, including the City’s website and social media platforms. Outreach efforts may include providing information on how to access the se rvice, including call center contact information.
b. Average Wait Time : The Operator shall track the amount of time between the moment a rider submits a trip request and the moment the driver arrives at the designated pick-up location and marks the rider as picked up. Wait time shall not include travel time between pick -up and drop -off, delays attributable to rider readiness, rider-initiated schedule changes, or cancellations. The Operator shall use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain an average rider wait time of sixteen (16) minutes or less, measured on a monthly basis; provided, however, that delays resulting from factors beyond the reasonable control of the Operator , pursuant to Section 10g below, may be excluded where the Operator documents the ca use of
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such delay and the City reasonably agrees such circumstances were outside the Operator’s control.
c. Trip Denial Rate: The Operator shall track the number of trips , denials, and cancellations including reasons for such denials and/or cancellations. The City and the Operator may monitor trip denials rates and evaluate trends over time to inform the service planning, service conditions, and service adjustments. For purposes of performance monitoring, t he trip denial rate shall be calculated as the number of denied trips divided by the total number of requested trips . Combined rider cancellation rates and Operator trip denial and cancellation rates shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) on a monthly basis; provided, however, that de nials or cancellations resulting from factors beyond the reasonable control of the Operator, pursuant to Section 10g below, may be excluded where the Operator documents the cause of such de nial or cancellation and the City reasonably agrees such circumstances were outside the Operator’s control.
d. Call Center Language Assistance: The Operator shall comply with applicable federal and state requirements, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and Government Code Section 11135, to provide language assistance to individuals with limited English proficiency, as required.
e. Driver Rating and Survey Outreach: The Operator shall collect customer feedback related to driver service and rider experience to support continuous service improvement. Operator shall make driver rating satisfaction surveys available to all riders and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to encourage participation in such survey. Operator shall maintain an average score of at least three (3) (“satisfactory”) on a scale of one (1) to five (5).
f. Call Center and Customer Service Survey: The Operator shall collect customer feedback related to call center service to support continuous service improvement.
Operator shall make call center rating survey opportunities available to riders who utilize call center services, including through an optional post-call survey process, and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to encourage participation in such surveys. Operator shall maintain an average call center service rating of at least three (3) (“satisfactory”) on a scale of one (1) to five (5). g. Operational Performance Qualification: The Operator shall monitor operational performance and notify the City if factors within or outside of the Operator’s reasonable control materially impact the Operator’s ability to ach ieve the performance metrics set forth herein.
City of Chula Vista Amendment to Agreement No.: 2026-125 CCDC Name: Community Congregational Development Corporation Rev. 10/08/2025
EXHIBIT D
GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA MAP