HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-014 - ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2026-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND
DIRECTING CITY EXECUTION OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE SAN BERNARDINO
REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga is committed to increasing the supply of affordable
housing and addressing the housing needs of residents across all income levels; and
WHEREAS, regional housing assessments and planning efforts have identified a continued need
for additional affordable housing opportunities throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, affordable housing developments often require multiple sources of financing to
achieve financial feasibility; and
WHEREAS, local financial resources for affordable housing development are limited, and access
to additional financing mechanisms can enhance the competitiveness of individual projects for State and
Federal funding opportunities; and
WHEREAS, regional collaboration provides an opportunity to leverage resources and strengthen
the ability of local jurisdictions to secure additional housing funding; and
WHEREAS, the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust ("SBRHT") is being formed as a joint
powers authority pursuant to a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement ("Agreement") among participating
public agencies within the San Bernardino Council of Governments region; and
WHEREAS, the SBRHT is established for the purpose of raising, pooling, and distributing funds to
support the financing, preservation, rehabilitation, and development of affordable and workforce housing
for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate -income households, including individuals and families
experiencing homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga finds that participation in the SBRHT will further
advance the City's housing goals by expanding financing resources to facilitate the development of
affordable housing in the City and throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, the SBRHT shall be legally separate and distinct from the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
and its debts, liabilities, and obligations shall not constitute those of the City except as expressly agreed
to by both parties; and
WHEREAS, under the Agreement, the City of Rancho Cucamonga's land use authority remains
fully vested in the City and shall not be transferred, limited, or otherwise affected; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that participation in the SBRHT is consistent with the City's
housing goals, strengthens regional collaboration, and serves the best interests of the City and its
residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, HEREBY
RESOLVES,
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
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Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City's membership in the San Bernardino
Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT).
Section 3. The City Council approves the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement substantially in the
form attached (Attachment No. 2).
Section 4. The adoption of this Resolution shall not obligate the City of Rancho Cucamonga to (i)
provide any financing to acquire, construct, or operate any project or any refinancing of any project; (ii)
approve any application or request for or take any other action in connection with any planning approval,
permit or other action necessary for the acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation or operation of any Project;
(iii) require any contribution or advance any funds whatsoever to the SBRHT other than membership fees
for administrative costs; or (iv) take any further action with respect to the SBRHT or its membership therein
except as provided in this Resolution.
Section 5. The City Council, the City Clerk, and all other proper officials of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and
to perform such other acts and deeds, as may be necessary or convenient to effect the purposes of this
Resolution.
Section 6. The City Clerk, or designee, shall coordinate with the San Bernardino Council of
Governments/San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Clerk of the Board to facilitate electronic
execution of the Agreement.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 18th day of March, 2026.
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L. Dennis Michael, ayo
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA )
I, Kim Sevy, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of
March, 2026.
AYES:
Michael, Scott, Stickler
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Hutchison, Kennedy
ABSTAINED:
None
Executed this 1 9th day of March, 2026, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Sevy, City Cler
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