Form Rev 9/30/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN ENCAMPMENT DELEGATED
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A
REIMBURSABLE AMOUNT IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 OF UP
TO $200,000 AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (“City”) has pursued the opportunity to enter into an Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement ( “EDMA”) with the California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) attached herein as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, this EDMA would authorize the City to take over encampment maintenance services along the Interstate 5 freeway from Main Street (mile post 5.4) to E Street (mile post 8.6), which provide access to and from the City; and
WHEREAS, these responsibilities would include the removal of litter and debris as it relates to the removal of encampments; and
WHEREAS, the EDMA aligns with the City’s ongoing efforts to address issues associated with unsheltered encampments and to maintain safety and cleanliness in the State right -of-way; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the EDMA, the maintenance activities authorized under the EDMA are reimbursable by Caltrans up to $200,000; and
WHEREAS, maintenance activities are Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the EDMA, between the City and Caltrans, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute the same, for a reimbursable amount in fiscal year 2026-27 of up to $200,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it hereby amend s the fiscal year 2026 -27 budget by appropriating $200,000 to the Supplies & Services category in the State Grants Fund.
Resolution No.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Stacey Kurz Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Housing and Homeless Services City Attorney