RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIALTO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS HOUSING TRUST JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the State of California is experiencing a significant housing affordability crisis, impacting residents across all income levels; and WHEREAS, the City of Rialto (“City”) seeks to expand housing opportunities, including affordable housing, for its residents; and WHEREAS, the San Bernardino Council of Governments Housing Trust Joint Powers Authority (“Housing Trust”) is being established to provide funding and financing tools to support the development and preservation of affordable housing within San Bernardino County; and WHEREAS, participation in the Housing Trust will allow the City to leverage regional resources, attract additional funding, and support housing production within the City; and WHEREAS, the Housing Trust will be governed by a Joint Powers Agreement (“JPA Agreement”) pursuant to California Government Code Section 6500 et seq.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIALTO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves participation in the San Bernardino Council of Governments Housing Trust Joint Powers Authority.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Joint Powers Agreement and any related documents necessary to effectuate the City’s participation in the Housing Trust.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or designee, is further authorized to take such additional actions as may be necessary or appropriate to implement this Resolution and the City’s participation in the Housing Trust.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of April, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney