Attachment A
City Council Resolution No.
25-084, City/Kaiser
Foundation Hospitals
Contract
RESOLUTION NO. 25-084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VICTORVILLE ACCEPTING THE KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS
GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, set forth in Resolution No. 19- 089, the City Council adopted a Homelessness Solutions Strategic Action Plan (“HSSAP”) outlining a means to address outreach and visibility and apply for grant funding that aligns with the actions, goals and objections of the HSSAP; and
WHEREAS, the City’s 2023- 2026 Strategic Plan, Goal D indicates expanding on the existing homelessness outreach network to effectively engage the homeless community in services. Evaluating the effectiveness of coordination of homelessness services, and strengthening collaboration with the County and other entities to identify new funding opportunities and expand partnerships for homelessness services; and
WHEREAS, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals will provide to the City up to $150,000 to provide the City with funding for strengthening health and housing pathways through Wellness Center recuperative care navigation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Victorville (City) has a Wellness Center, a non - congregate care facility that will play a critical role in the stabilization of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals by providing a low -barrier navigation center, a recuperative care facility, a medical clinic, interim housing, and wraparound supportive services such as case management, care coordination (medical, mental health and dental), job training/placement, legal services, and housing navigation; and
WHEREAS, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals finds the City qualified to assist in Strengthening Respite Care in the Inland Region; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into this Grant Agreement with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals to clarify roles, responsibilities, and reimbursement terms regarding the advancement in the medical respite (recuperative care) ecosystem by improving service quality at our Wellness Center and increasing recuperative care capacity.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals.
The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Contract Agreement
The City Council hereby authorizes the execution of the contract between the
City and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals to accept and use Strengthening the Recuperative Care Ecosystem in the Inland Region Grant to address individuals experiencing homelessness in need of respite (recuperative) care within the City of Victorville’s continuum.
Section 3. City Manager Authority
The City Council hereby delegates to the City Manager or his designee the role of Signature Authority on behalf of the City to execute all grant documents necessary to secure Kaiser Foundation Hospitals funds and implement the approved grant project.
Section 4. Effective Date
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.