RESOLUTION NO. 2025-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE
EXECUTION OF 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;
WHEREAS, REAP 2.0 funded activities must meet th~ 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 "Infill" provided in the REAP 2.0 state guidelines;
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 $100,000 to the City of Torrance to complete and deliver the City of Torrance Housing Corridor Utility Infrastructure Assessment project.
SECTION 1. The City of Torrance 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 $100,000 from SCAG. • ,
SECTION 2. That the City of Torrance City Manager or their designee is hereby authorized and directed to:
1 . Execute an agreement with SCAG and any amendments thereto;
2. Take all reasonably necessary and appropriate actions to complete the City of Torrance Housing Corridor Utility Infrastructure Assessment 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.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of July 2025 .
APPROVED AS TO FORM: --
PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN, City Attorney
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atiaY.Strader.AtantCity Attorney
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2025-40
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF TORRANCE
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I, Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk of the City of Torrance, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Torrance at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 8th day of July 2025 by the following roll call vote:
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COUNCILMEMBERS
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Gerson, Kaji, Kalani, Lewis, Martucci, and Mayor Chen .
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Reb ca Poirier, MMC
City Clerk of the City of T crrance