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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R ___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY’S EXECUTION
OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
(JPA) RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE WESTSIDE
CITIES AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST (WSCAHT)
WHEREAS, the Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust (WSCAHT) is proposed as a joint powers authority between cities throughout the Westside Cities subregion; and
WHEREAS, WSCAHT is proposed for the purpose of funding affordable housing specifically assisting persons and families of extremely low, very low, and low income within the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Culver City (the “City”) has determined through its 6th Cycle Housing Element Update that there is great need for the development of affordable housing in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that there are limited financial resources for affordable housing development and that additional local financing increases the competitiveness of individual projects for the State, County, and Federal funding resources; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the public interest and for the public benefit to become a member of the WSCAHT to facilitate the development and financing of affordable housing within the City and throughout the region; and WHEREAS, by joining the WSCAHT, the City will collaborate with other member cities to increase funding resources for affordable housing; and
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WHEREAS, the Agreement has been filed with the City, and the members of the City Council of the City (the “City Council”), with the assistance of its staff, have reviewed the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the WSCAHT is authorized to issue grants and loans to developers for the purpose, among others, of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and permanent financing of affordable housing in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the City anticipates that there will be affordable housing projects in need of financing located in the City that may benefit from participation in WSCAHT.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2.
The City Council hereby authorizes the City’s membership in the Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust (WSCAHT).
SECTION 3. The City Council has reviewed and approves the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement substantially in the form attached (Exhibit 1).
SECTION 4. The adoption of this Resolution shall not obligate the City or any department thereof 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 WSCAHT other than approved membership fees for administrative costs as specified in the JPA; or (iv) except as provided in this Resolution, take any further action with respect to the WSCAHT or its membership therein.
SECTION 5. The Mayor, the City Clerk and all other proper officers and officials of the City 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 affect the purposes of this Resolution and the transactions herein authorized.
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SECTION 6. Pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, the City Council hereby appoints the following representatives to serve on the Board of Directors of the Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust:
Director: Mayor Freddy Puza
Alternate Director: Vice Mayor Bryan “Bubba” Fish
These appointments shall remain in effect until modified by subsequent action of the City Council.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution and an originally executed Agreement to the WSCAHT:
Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust
Attn: Riley O’Brien
801 S. Grand Ave. Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90017
SECTION 8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14th day of September, 2026.
FREDDY PUZA, Mayor
City of Culver City, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JEREMY BOCCHINO HEATHER BAKER
City Clerk City Attorney