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August 18, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Housing Services Agreement: Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the City of Imperial Beach for Unsheltered Housing Services
Report Number: 26-0254
Location: 205 27th Street
Department: Housing and Homeless Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter an agreement with the City of Imperial Beach to provide unsheltered housing services for unhoused residents of Imperial Beach at the Chula Vista Village at Otay and administrative oversight of Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA).
SUMMARY
The proposed agreement with the City of Imperial Beach provide s unsheltered housing services for adults experiencing street-level homelessness within the City of Imperial Beach at the Chula Vista Village at Otay , as well as administrative oversight of TBRA vouchers based on the City of Imperial Beach's available funding.
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to enter the agreement for an initial term of two (2) years, with an option to extend upon mutual written agreement of both cities . The City of Imperial Beach will reimburse the City of Chula Vista (“City”) for these services in accordance with the rates established.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Housing and Homeless Advisory Commission will be advised of the agreement at their next meeting.
DISCUSSION
The City of Imperial Beach has identified a need to expand housing resources for residents experiencing homelessness. According to the 2026 WeAllCount Point -in-Time Count, 25 individuals were identified as experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Imperial Beach, a 47 percent increase from their 2025 count.
Since opening in May 2023, the Chula Vista Village at Otay has provided temporary bridge shelter and supportive services to 210 individuals experiencing homelessness. From July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, the shelter enrolled 124 new participants and achieved 39 successful exits to permanent or temporary housing.
The proposed agreement establishes a partnership between the City of Chula Vista (“City”) and the City of Imperial Beach to provide bridge shelter and housing assistance to eligible Imperial Beach residents. Under the agreement, Imperial Beach residents will have access to available beds at the Chula Vista Village at Otay, where they will receive temporary shelter, meals, comprehensive case management, housing navigation, benefits assistance, employment referrals, behavioral health referr als, and connections to permanent housing resources and supportive services to promote long -term stability . Admissions will be based on shelter availability and participant eligibility as determined by the Chula Vista Homeless Outreach Team.
In addition to bridge shelter services, the City will administer TBRA on behalf of the City of Imperial Beach based on their funding availability and need . The TBRA program provides a temporary ( 12 – 24 months) rental subsidy to eligible individuals and families experi encing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, allowing participants to obtain and maintain permanent housing. As the administering agency, the City of Chula Vista will be responsible for determining participant eligibility, completing income certificatio ns, conducting housing quality inspections, executing landlord agreements, processing rental assistance payments, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations . Efforts will be made to provide rental subsidies to housing within the City of Imperial Beach
The agreement establishes an initial term of two (2) years, with an option to extend upon mutual written agreement by both cities. The City of Imperial Beach will reimburse the City for the costs associated with shelter services, TBRA administration, and rental assistance as outlined. The number of shelter placements and TBRA vouchers made available will be based on Imperial Beach's available funding and program needs.
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 18702.0(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 an y 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 associated with this action. The costs associated with providing these services are included in the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and will be reimbursed by the City of Imperial Beach in accordance with the terms. The total reimbursable expense amount will be based on the City of Imperial Beach's available funding and program needs.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact associated with this action. The ongoing costs associated with providing these services will be incorporated as part of the annual budget development process in future fiscal years and will be reimbursed by the City of Imperial Beach in accordance with the terms. The total reimbursable expense amount will be based on the City of Imperial Beach's available funding and program needs.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Agreement between the Cities of Chula Vista and Imperial Beach for Unsheltered Housing Services Staff Contact: Diana Irias, Homeless Services Specialist II Stacey Kurz, Director of Housing and Homeless Services