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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Parties
This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is made between the County of San Diego (County) by
and through the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) and the National City
Housing Authority (NCHA). The parties to this agreement may be referred to herein collectively
as the "parties" or individually as a "party-" The Parties agree and understand that each Party is
a legally authorized PHA by the State of California to operate within their respective jurisdictions
and to foster inter-jurisdictional mobility in the administration of the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program.
Recitals
WHEREAS, HACSD administers U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program funded by HUD as part of the Housing
Choice Voucher (HCV) Program that provides tenant-based and project-based rental assistance
for Veterans experiencing homelessness living in HACSD jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, HACSD has awarded twenty-four (24) HUD-VASH Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs)
at the Union Tower affordable housing development ("the Development") located at 2312 F
Avenue National City, CA 91950;
WHEREAS, the PBV Development is located within the NCHA jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 34312.5 states that an authority may
provide leased housing to persons of low income throughout the county in which it operates,
except no commitment to provide leased housing outside the area of operation may be made in
advance of construction without approval of the local governing body of the city with jurisdiction
of the site of construction;
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2024, the local governing body of the NCHA has provided consent to
HACSD to operate HUD-VASH PBVs at the Development in NCHA's respective area of operation;
and
WHEREAS, representatives from HACSD and NCHA believe that it would be mutually beneficial
and a public service for HACSD to administer HUD-VASH PBVs at the Development;
THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the mutual covenants and promises
to set forth below, and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Administration of Agreement: Each party identifies the following individual to serve as the
authorized administrative representative for that party. Any party may change its
representatives at any time by notifying the other parties in writing of such change and listing
its effective date.
Housing Authority of County of San Diego(HACSD) National City Housing Authority (NCHA)
Elaine Sanders, Principal Administrative Analyst Marta Rios, Housing Programs Manager
Housing and Community Development Services National City Housing Authority
3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123 140 E. 12th St, Suite B, National City, CA 91950
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Elaine.Sanders@sdcounty.ca.gov mrios@nationalcityca.gov
Lea DeLaughter, Human Services Program Manager Carlos Aguirre, Director
Housing Authority of the County of San Diego National City Housing Authority
3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego,CA 92123 140 E. 12th Street, Ste. B, National City, CA 91950
Lea.DeLaughter@sdcounty.ca.gov caguirre@nationalcityca.gov
2. Background: The HUD-VASH program supports eligible veterans experiencing
homelessness with on-going rental assistance administered by the HACSD and on-going
case management provided by the local Veterans Affairs (VA) office.
3. Parties' Responsibilities:
3.1. HACSD Responsibilities:
3.1.1. HACSD will perform all HUD-VASH PBV contract administration duties
associated with the PBV program for the Development, including functions
related to the initial leasing and ongoing assistance for HACSD-issued HUD-
VASH project-based vouchers, such as inspections per HUD requirements,
annual recertifications, and monthly payments to landlords.
3.1.2. Periodically, upon NCHA request, HACSD shall provide NCHA with aggregated
information about the HUD-VASH vouchers operated under this agreement, not
to include individualized personal data of voucher recipients. Requests may be
reasonably required by NCHA in the performance of its administrative duties
within NCHA's jurisdiction.
3.2. NCHA Responsibilities:
3.2.1. NCHA has provided consent to HACSD to administer the HUD-VASH PBVs for
the Development within the NCHA jurisdiction.
4. Indemnity: RESERVED
5. Insurance: RESERVED
6. Conformance with Rules and Regulations: All parties shall be in conformity with all
applicable federal, State, County, and local laws, rules, and regulations, current and
hereinafter enacted, including facility and professional licensing and/or certification laws and
keep in effect any and all licenses, permits, notices, and certificates as are required.All parties
shall further comply with all laws applicable to wages and hours of employment, occupational
safety, and to fire safety, health, and sanitation.
7. Permits and Licenses: RESERVED
8. Governing Law: This agreement shall be governed, interpreted, construed, and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of California.
9. Third Party Beneficiaries Excluded: This agreement is intended solely for the benefit of the
parties listed herein. Any benefit to any third party is incidental and does not confer on any
third party to this agreement any rights whatsoever regarding the performance of this
agreement. Any attempt to enforce provisions of this agreement by third parties is specifically
prohibited.
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10. Amendments to Agreement: Any party may propose amendments to this agreement by
providing written notice of such amendments to the other party. This agreement may only be
amended by a written amendment signed by all parties.
11. Severability: If any terms or provisions of this agreement or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder
of this agreement, or the application of such term and provision to persons or circumstances
other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby
and every other term and provision of this agreement shall be valid and enforced to the
maximum extent permitted by law.
12. Full Agreement: This agreement represents the full and entire agreement between the
parties and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements that may have existed.
13. Scope of Agreement: This agreement only applies to the program described herein and does
not set forth any additional, current, or future obligations or agreements between the parties,
except that the parties may by written amendment amend the scope of this agreement.
14. Information Privacy and Security Provisions: RESERVED
15. Counterparts: This agreement may be executed in any number of separate counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed an original but all of which when taken together shall constitute one
and the same instrument.
16. Term: This agreement shall become effective when signed by all parties and will remain in effect
for five (5) years or until either party cancels by filing a 30-day written notice.
16.1. Upon reaching the initial five-year end date,the agreement may be renewed for a maximum
of three, five-year intervals, for a total of twenty (20) years subject to approval by HACSD
and NCHA.
16.2. When allocating HUD-VASH PBVs to a PBV Development, the HACSD enters into a
Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract with the PBV Development for an initial 20-
year period and is subject to renewal for up to an additional 20 years. HAP contracts
between the HACSD and PBV Developments entered into during the term of this
agreement shall be allowed to continue operation even if this agreement terminates before
the HAP contract ends.
17. Termination for Convenience: County may, by written notice stating the extent and effective
date, terminate this agreement for convenience in whole or in part, at any time.
18. Live Well San Diego Vision: The County of San Diego, Health and Human Service Agency
(HHSA), supports the Live Well San Diego vision of Building Better Health, Living Safely, and
Thriving. Live Well San Diego, developed by the County of San Diego, is a comprehensive,
innovative regional vision that combines the efforts of partners inside and outside County
government to help all residents be healthy, safe, and thriving. All HHSA partners and
contractors, to the extent feasible, are expected to advance this vision. Building Better Health
focuses on improving the health of residents and supporting healthy choices. Living Safely
seeks to ensure residents are protected from crime and abuse, neighborhoods are safe, and
communities are resilient to disasters and emergencies. Thriving focuses on promoting a
region in which residents can enjoy the highest quality of life. Information about the Live Well
San Diego can be found on the County's website and a website dedicated to the vision:
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http://www.sdcountv.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/sd/live well san diego/index.html
http://www.LiveWelISD.orq
19. A Trauma-Informed System: The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency
(HHSA) is committed to becoming a Trauma-Informed System as part of its effort to build a
better service delivery system. All programs operated and supported by HHSA shall be part
of a Trauma-Informed System, which includes providing trauma-informed services and
maintaining a trauma-informed workforce. It is an approach for engaging individuals — staff,
clients, partners, and the community — and recognizing that trauma and chronic stress
influence coping strategies and behavior. Trauma-informed systems and services minimize
the risk of re-traumatizing individuals and/or families, and promote safety, self-care, and
resiliency. Trauma-Informed Principles include:
• Understanding trauma and its impact to individuals.
• Promoting safety.
• Awareness of cultural, historical, disability, and gender issues, and ensuring competence
and responsiveness.
• Supporting consumer empowerment, control, choice, and independence.
• Sharing power and governance (e.g. including clients and staff at all levels in the
development and review of policies and procedures).
• Demonstrating trustworthiness and transparency.
• Integrating services along the continuum of care.
• Believing that establishing safe, authentic, and positive relationships can be healing.
• Understanding that wellness is possible for everyone.
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County of San Diego
Dated: By:
CAROLINE SMITH,
Interim Deputy Chief Administrative Officer,
Health And Human Services Agency
Dated: By:
DAVID ESTRELLA, Deputy Director
Housing Authority of the County of San Diego
NCHA
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BENJAMIN A. MARTINEZ, xecutive Director
Housing Authority of the City of National City
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