Resolution No. 2025-297
Resolution No. 2025-297
May 21, 2025
RESOLUTION NO.2025-297
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 OPERATING BUDGET AND
ALLOCATE $2,395,075.40 IN PERMANENT LOCAL
HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) FUNDS TO BE USED
FOR START-UP COSTS, OPERATIONS OF SB HOPE
CAMPUS PHASE 1, AND AN OPERATING RESERVE TO
ENHANCE FINANCIAL STABILITY.
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the State's directives to combat homelessness and address the housing crisis, the City of San Bernardino ("City") has designated significant resources to address homelessness in the City, but the threat to life and property remains at stake beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of this City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat this crisis; and WHEREAS, the City has, at any given time, approximately 1,417 people experiencing homelessness Citywide; and
WHEREAS, the City has established homeless outreach services to assist unhoused residents with comprehensive services designed to connect individuals to appropriate resources and services; and
WHEREAS, the City has established a Motel Voucher Program to provide interim housing for unhoused residents to safely recover and connect to community resources until permanent facilities can be developed; and
WHEREAS, due to the increase of the unsheltered homeless population year-round, the City chose to expand shelter operations and develop a 200-bed, low-barrier navigation center for men and women called the SB HOPE Campus, providing interim housing, medical oversight and onsite supportive services; and
WHEREAS, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a professional shelter and recuperative care operator to oversee day-to-day operations and manage the SB HOPE Campus through the start-up and expansion phases; and
WHEREAS, Helping Hearts California, LLC was successful in submitting a proposal to act as the City’s shelter and recuperative care operator for both the Interim Shelter and the Wellness Center, demonstrating a high level of experience, appropriate staffing, willingness to partner with the City, and experience with CalAim invoicing; and
WHEREAS, expanded shelter operations and services for the unhoused population align with Key Target No. 3 of the City's 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals, which is Improved Quality of Life; and
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May 21, 2025
WHEREAS, Phase 1 of SB HOPE Campus is estimated to cost approximately $1.94 million for start-up and initial operating costs, with the City allocating $2,395,075.40 in PLHA funds to cover start-up and operational costs while establishing an operating reserve of $450,580 to enhance financial stability; and
WHEREAS, for Phase 2 and subsequent years, the City's financial contribution shall not exceed $300,000 annually, depending on revenue generated from CalAim reimbursements and other appropriate funding sources; and
WHEREAS, should federal government cuts to Medicaid/Cal-Aim impact programs and services at the SB HOPE Campus, the City will contribute $3,276,819 annually to operate the 200- bed facility; and
WHEREAS, should the federal government make cuts to the Medicaid/Cal-Aim program, the SB HOPE Campus would remain operational, but at a scaled-down level, administering only traditional shelter housing and no recuperative care or short-term post-hospitalization; and WHEREAS, the City has secured dedicated annual funding of $2,000,000 from General Funds beginning in FY 2026/2027 for ongoing operational expenses to further ensure the long- term sustainability of the SB HOPE Campus; and
WHEREAS, the City will also allocate PLHA as a contingency beginning in FY 2026/2027 to help cover ongoing operational expenses in case of federal government cuts to Medi- Cal/CalAim; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor shall be responsible for securing and managing diverse funding sources, including state reimbursements (CalAIM), federal housing grants, and private contributions, where applicable, to help sustain the SB HOPE Campus starting in Phase 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Helping Hearts California, LLC in an amount not to exceed $2,395,075.40 for Phase 1 start-up and operations at the SB HOPE Campus, including an operating reserve, and an estimated $300,000 annually for Phase 2 operations and each subsequent year, if required.
SECTION 3. The Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/2025 Adopted Budget for the appropriation of $2,395,075.40 in both revenues and expenditures.
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May 21, 2025
SECTION 4. The Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute any additional agreements or documents necessary to implement operations at SB HOPE Campus.
SECTION 5.CEQA. The Mayor and City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that the activity in question may significantly affect the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 6.Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this 21st day of May 2025.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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May 21, 2025
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Resolution No. 2025-297, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of May by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this 21st day of May, 2025.
Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk