RESOLUT¡ON NO. 2026.17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A HOME.AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
(HOME-ARP) GRANT AND THE EXECUTTON OF A
STANDARD AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A necessary quorum and majority of the City Council of the City of Torrance, a municipal corporation in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby consent to and adopt the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (the "Department" or "HCD") is authorized to administer and allocate HOME lnvestment Partnerships Program -American Rescue Plan ("HOME-ARP") funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"); and
WHEREAS, HOME-ARP funds are to be used for the purposes set forth in HUD Notice CPD-21- 10 and, as applicable, the federal implementing regulations set forth in Title 24 of lhe Code of Federal Regulations , Parl92, and in Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations commencing with Section 8200; and
WHEREAS, due to a correction in HUD's HOME-ARP allocation methodology, certain local jurisdictions, including the City of Torrance, were unable to receive HOME-ARP funds directly from HUD and instead are receiving HOME-ARP funds administered by the Department, as reflected in the State of California 2021-2022AnnualAction Plan Fifth SubstantialAmendment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Torrance desires to accept HOME-ARP funds administered by the Department and to enter into a Standard Agreement and related documents in order to carry out eligible HOME-ARP activities in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I -Acceptance of HOME-ARP Funds.
The City Council hereby authorizes the City of Torrance to accept a HOME-ARP grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000, in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
SECTION 2 - Gompliance.
The City acknowledges that the Department may approve HOME-ARP funding allocations subject to,the terms and conditions of the HOME-ARP Standard Agreement. The City agrees to comply with HUD Notice CPD-21-10 and all applicable federal and state statutes, rules, regulations, and requirements governing the use of HOME-ARP funds.
SECTION 3 -Authorized Signatory for Standard Agreement.
The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Torrance to execute, on behalf of the City, the HOME-ARP Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development, any amendments thereto, and any related 1 contracts or conveyances, in accordance with California Government Code sections 40601 and 40602.
lf, and only if, the City has an existing ordinance or code provision that expressly authorizes another City official to execute contracts and conveyances on behalf of the City, and written documentation of such authority is provided to the Department in a form acceptable to the Department, the City Manager may execute the HOME-ARP Standard Agreement. Absent such ordinance or documentation, the Mayor or Mayor Pro Têmpore must execute the Standard Agreement.
Nothing in this Resolution shall be construed to create or expand contract-signing authority beyond that provided by applicable law or ordinance.
SECTION 4 - Authorized Signatory for Other HOME-ARP Documents.
The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager, or such other City official as may be designated by the City, to execute and submit all other HOME-ARP related documents required by the Department, including but not limited to fund requests, reports, certifications, and administrative or programmatic documentation, provided that written documentation evidencing such authority is attached to this Resolution or otherwise provided to the Department in a form acceptable to the Department.
SECTION 5 - Administration.
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to administer the HOME-ARP grant in accordance with the Standard Agreement and applicable program requirements.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Torrance held on the 24th day of February 2026.
Mayor K. Chen
APPROVEDAS TO FORM:
PATRIC SULL , City Attorney ATTE
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l, 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 24th day of February 2026 by the following roll callvote:
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