RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE REGIONAL EARLY
ACTION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM OF 2021
WHEREAS, the Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program of 2021 (“REAP 2.0”) program was established by the California state legislature as part of the 2021 California Comeback Plan under AB 140 to confront the statewide housing affordability crisis by building and expanding on the success of the REAP 2019 program by integrating housing and climate goals and allowing for broader planning and implementation investments to facilitate housing supply, choice, and affordability; and, WHEREAS, REAP 2.0 funded activities must meet the program objectives, which are to accelerate infill development that facilitates housing supply, choice and affordability; affirmatively further fair housing; and reduce vehicle miles traveled. Further, all residential development must be in areas meeting the definition for “In Fill” provided in the REAP 2.0 state guidelines; and, WHEREAS, the Southern California Association of Governments (“SCAG”) issued a call for applications under the Projects to Accelerate Transitional Housing (”PATH”) Program; and, WHEREAS, SCAG intends to award $5,000,000 to City of Anaheim (“City”) to complete and deliver the Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund – Gap Financing for Workforce Housing project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. The City hereby authorizes and directs such actions as are necessary and appropriate to accept the grant award of REAP 2.0 funds in the amount of $5,000,000 from SCAG.
Section 3. The City is hereby authorized and directed to accept the grant award of REAP 2.0, which shall include entering into an Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $5,000,000.
Section 4. That the Director of the Housing and Community Development Department, or their designee, is hereby authorized and directed to:
1. Enter into an agreement with SCAG and any amendments thereto, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office;
2. Take all reasonably necessary and appropriate actions to complete the Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund – Gap Financing for Workforce Housing project, fulfill all obligations required, and seek reimbursement of grant funds awarded, pursuant to the above referenced call for applications and in a manner consistent and in compliance with the REAP 2.0 guidelines and objectives and PATH Program guidelines and all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and laws.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 9th day of June 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CITY OF ANAHEIM
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM