RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING
UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM, AND EXECUTION OF A STANDARD
AGREEMENT IF SELECTED FOR SUCH FUNDING, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE CALHOME PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") issued a Notice of Funding Availability ("NOFA") on December 12, 2024, for the CalHome Program established by Chapter 192, Statutes of 2020 (AB 434), and codified in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50650) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the California Health and Safety Code (the "Statute"). The CalHome Program provides grants to local public agencies and nonprofit corporations for first-time homebuyer and housing rehabilitation assistance, homebuyer counseling and technical assistance activities to enable low- and very low-income households to become or remain homeowners.
WHEREAS, HCD is authorized to approve funding allocations utilizing monies made available by the State Legislature to the Calhlome Program, subject to the terms and conditions of the CalHome Final Guidelines adopted by HCD in 2024;and WHEREAS, the City of Pasadena, a California municipal corporation ("City") wishes to submit an application to HCD to obtain an allocation of CalHome Program funds in the amount of One Million Eighty Thousand Dollars ($1,080,000.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City shall submit to HCD of an application to participate in the Calhtome Program in response to the Super NOFA issued on December 12, 2024, which will request a funding allocation in the amount of One Million Eighty Thousand Dollars ($1,080,000.00) for accessory dwelling uniVjunior accessory dwelling unit (ADU/JADU) assistance including construction, repair, or rehabilitation ofADU/JADUs located in the City of Pasadena.
Section 2. As the application for funding was conditionally approved by HCD 1 WMWTS6XPOD2S5M
October 16, 2025, the City hereby agrees to use the CalHome Program funds for eligible activities in the manner presented in the application as approved by HCD, and in accordance with program regulations cited above. The application in full is incorporated as part of the Standard Agreement. Any and all activities funded, information provided, and timelines represented in the application are enforceable through the Standard Agreement. The City acknowledges and agrees that it may be required to execute any and all other instruments necessary or required by HCD for participation in the CalHome Program.
Section 3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager and or his designee, including, but not limited to Assistant City Manager(s), to execute in the name of the City the application, the Standard Agreement, and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, as well as any other documents required by HCD for participation in the CalHome Program, and any amendments thereto.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Adopted at themeeting of the City Council on theday of
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved as to form:
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Dion O'Connell (Nov 7,2025 1Q:58:10PST)
Dion O'Connell
Assistant City Attorney
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Mark Jomsky
City Clerk
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