Resolution No. 2026-034
Resolution 2026-034
April 1, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH MONTEBELLO HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF CITY-OWNED SURPLUS LAND (SITE
6) FOR AFFORDABLE H OUSING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF RELATED DOCUMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino (“City”) is the owner of approximately 0.15 acres of real property located along North Arrowhead Avenue in Ward 2, identified as Surplus Land Act Site 6 (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Property was declared surplus land pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (California Government Code Section 5422 1 et seq.), and the City has completed all required noticing, outreach, and good faith negotiation procedures in coordination with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”); and WHEREAS, the City seeks to advance the development of affordable housing consistent with State law and the City’s housing goals; and
WHEREAS Montebello Housing Development Corporation (“MHDC”) is a nonprofit affordable housing developer with demonstrated experience in the development of affordable homeownership housing, financial capacity, and the organizational ability to perform the obligations contemplated under a Disposition and Development Agreement; and WHEREAS, based on MHDC’s demonstrated qualifications, prior development experience, and financial capacity, staff has determined it is appropriate to proceed directly to a Disposition and Development Agreement without first entering into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement (“DDA”) establishes the terms and conditions for the conveyance and development of the Property for affordable housing, including affordability requirements, development milestones, financing, and long -term compliance; and
WHEREAS, the DDA requires the recordation of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to ensure long-term affordability of the dwelling units consistent with State law; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the proposed DDA and finds that approval of the agreement will further the public interest by facilitating the development of affordable housing on surplus City-owned land.
Resolution No. 2026-034
Resolution 2026-034
April 1, 2026
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference as findings of the City Council.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves the Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Montebello Housing Development Corporation for the development of approximately 0.15 acres of City -owned surplus land identified as Site 6 for affordable housing.
SECTION 3. The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to execute the Disposition and Development Agreement and any related documents, including amendments, extensions, and other instruments necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
SECTION 4. The DDA shall require the recordation of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants against the Property providing that the dwelling units remain affordable to and occupied by lower-income households for a minimum period of 55 years for rental housing and 45 years for ownership housing. The initial occupants of all ownership units shall be lower-income households, and ownership units shall be subject to an equity sharing agreement consistent with paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 65915 of the California Government Code.
SECTION 5. All actions taken pursuant to this Resolution shall be consistent with the Surplus Land Act and all other applicable federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
SECTION 6. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or its application is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this 1st day of April, 2026.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Resolution No. 2026-034
Resolution 2026-034
April 1, 2026
Attest:
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Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Resolution No. 2026-034
Resolution 2026-034
April 1, 2026
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO)
I, Telicia Lopez , CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Resolution No.2026-034, adopted at a regular meeting held at the 1st day of April, 2026 by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________ 2026.
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Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk