Resolution No.2026-109
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-109
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH EVERYTABLE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $200,000 TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEAL SERVICES
FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE CITY'S EMERGENCY MOTEL
VOUCHER PROGRAM FOLLOWING A COMPETITIVE REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT – CORONAVIRUS
(CDBG-CV) FUNDS, ESTABLISHING THE EMERGENCY MEAL
SERVICES ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 IN CDBG -CV FUNDS,
AUTHORIZING NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENTS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO TAKE
ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENT
AND ADMINISTER THE CDBG-CV PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino operates an Emergency Motel Voucher Program that provides temporary, non -congregate shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and
WHEREAS, many participants housed through the Emergency Motel Voucher Program reside in motel rooms without access to kitchen facilities, refrigeration, or reliable transportation to obtain food, creating barriers to accessing safe and nutritious meals; and WHEREAS, providing meal services to individuals and families temporarily housed through the program addresses an immediate humanitarian need and supports the health and safety of vulnerable residents; and
WHEREAS, the City currently has $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG -CV) funding available. These funds support activities that prevent, prepare for, and respond to the impacts of the COVID -19 pandemic among vulnerable populations. All CDBG-CV funds must be fully expended by October 2026; and WHEREAS, providing meals to individuals and families in non -congregate shelter settings supports public health objectives by reducing health risks among vulnerable populations and ensuring access to essential services; and WHEREAS, the City conducted a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the provision of emergency meal services for participants in the Emergency Motel Voucher Program; and
WHEREAS, proposals were evaluated based on qualifications, experience, organizational capacity, service approach, and cost effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, based on the evaluation of proposals received, Everytable was determined
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to provide the best overall value to the City by demonstrating the capacity to meet required service levels, deliver a substantially higher number of meals within the available funding, and ensure reliable and uninterrupted meal services for program participants; and WHEREAS, funding for the proposed agreement will be provided through existing CDBG-CV allocations and will not impact the City’s General Fund.
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 City Council authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute and amend, as necessary, the agreement with Everytable to provide emergency meal preparation and delivery services for individuals and families participating in the City's Emergency Mo tel Voucher Program.
SECTION 3. The City Council further authorizes the use of Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds to provide meal services for participants in the Emergency Motel Voucher Program.
SECTION 4. The Mayor and City Council authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 –2027 Adopted Budget to establish the Emergency Meal Services Assistance Program and appropriate $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG -CV) funds to support emergency meal services for participants in the City's Emergency Motel Voucher Program.
SECTION 5. The Mayor and City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any amendments thereto, and to take any additional actions and execute any documents necessary to implement the agreement and administer the CDBG-CV grant program.
SECTION 6. 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 15th day of July 2026.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk
Resolution No.2026-109
Resolution No. 2026-109
July 15, 2026
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Resolution No.2026-109
Resolution No. 2026-109
July 15, 2026
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA (
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO)
I, Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Resolution No. 202 6-109, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 15 th day of 2026 by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ
IBARRA
FIGUEROA
SHORETT
KNAUS
FLORES
ORTIZ
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this 16th day of July 2026.
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk