RESOLUTION NO. 2022-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $100,000 IN CONTINUUM OF CARE - HOMELESS HOUSING, AND PREVENTION (COC-HHAP) FUNDS FOR A PROBLEM SOLVING PROGRAM; AMEND THE FY 2021-22 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING $100,000; AWARD $200,000 IN EXISTING ESG-CV FUNDS; AND AMEND THE AGREEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA LOS ANGELES (VOALA) BY AWARDING $300,000 TO OPERATE THE ACCESS CENTER AS THE HOPE FOR HOME SERVICES CENTER SITE OPERATOR WHEREAS, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is authorized by the State of California to enter into contracts to allocate Continuum of Care – Homeless Housing, and Prevention (COC-HHAP) Funds as the Los Angeles Continuum of Care Lead Agency; and, WHEREAS, LAHSA has awarded the City of Pomona the Problem Solving grant to provide case management, financial assistance, and supportive services at the Hope for Home Access Center from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; and, WHEREAS, the City of Pomona has certified that Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) is a qualified and experienced housing and social service organization which enhances services to homeless populations, and as the Hope for Home Services Center Site Operator should receive a total award of $300,000 to operate the Hope for Home Access Center Program at the Hope for Home Services Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pomona as follows:
SECTION 1. Authorize the City to accept the Problem Solving grant award from LAHSA, receiving a total of $100,000 in COC-HHAP funds by increasing revenue to (215-1791-40875-58725) and appropriating $100,000 to (215-1791-52285-58725) from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
SECTION 2. Authorize the City to award $100,000 in COC-HHAP funds (215-1791-52285-58725) to VOALA from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
SECTION 3. Authorize the City to award $200,000 in existing ESG-CV funds (193-1791-52285-63227), approved in the amended FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan to VOALA to operate the Hope for Home Access Center from January 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022.
SECTION 4. Authorize the City to amend the contract with VOALA to include an additional $300,000 to carry out activities of the Hope for Home Access Center program, providing case management, housing and supportive services to homeless individuals.
SECTION 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and other documentation requested for acceptance and implementation of the grant awards, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of February, 2022.
CITY OF POMONA:
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Tim Sandoval
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ ______________________________ Sonia Carvalho Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk
I, HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Pomona at a regular meeting thereof held on February 28, 2022 by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
Resolution No. 2022-03
February 28, 2022
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Resolution No. 2022-03
February 28, 2022
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