HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2026-058Resolution No. 2026-058
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California,
Authorizing the Application and Adopting the Plan for the Permanent Local
Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program
The City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, as the governing body of the City of
Palm Desert, a California municipal corporation (“Applicant”), hereby consents to, adopts,
and ratifies the following resolution:
Whereas, the Department is authorized to provide up to $137.5 million in CY 2024
funds and $147.2 in CY 2025 funds under the SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation
Program Formula Component from the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund for assistance
to Cities and Counties (as described in Health and Safety Code section 50470 et seq.
(Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017 (SB 2);
Whereas, the State of California (the “State”), Department of Housing and
Community Development (“Department”) issued a Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”)
dated 07/16/2026 under the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program;
Whereas, the City of Palm Desert is an eligible Local Government who has applied
for program funds to administer one or more eligible activities, or a Local or Regional
Housing Trust Fund to whom an eligible Local government delegated its PLHA formula
allocation.
Whereas the Department may approve funding allocations for PLHA Program,
subject to the terms and conditions of the Guidelines, NOFA, Program requirements, the
Standard Agreement, and other contracts between the Department and PLHA grant
recipients;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, as
follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
That the foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
Section 2. Compliance with PLHA Program Requirements.
If Applicant receives a grant of PLHA funds from the Department pursuant to the above
referenced PLHA NOFA, it represents and certifies that it will use all such funds in a
manner consistent and in compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes, rules,
regulations, and laws, including without limitation all rules and laws regarding the PLHA
Program, as well as any and all contracts Applicant may have with the Department.
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Section 3. Authorization to Receive PLHA Funds.
Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to receive a PLHA grant, in an amount not to
exceed the five-year estimate of the PLHA formula allocations, as stated in Appendix B of
the current NOFA $751,531 in accordance with all applicable rules and laws.
Section 4. Use of PLHA Funds.
Applicant hereby agrees to use the PLHA funds for eligible activities as approved by the
Department and in accordance with all Program requirements, Guidelines, other rules and
laws, as well as in a manner consistent and in compliance with the Standard Agr eement
and other contracts between the Applicant and the Department.
Section 5. Adoption of the 2024-2028 PLHA Plan.
Pursuant to Section 302(c)(4) of the Guidelines, Applicant’s PLHA Plan for the 2024 -2028
Allocations is attached to this resolution, and Applicant hereby adopts this PLHA Plan and
certifies compliance with all public notice, public comment, and public hear ing
requirements in accordance with the Guidelines.
Section 6. Delegation of PLHA Allocation, If Applicable.
If applicable: Applicant certifies that it was delegated by _________N/A__________ to submit
an application on its behalf and administer the PLHA grant award for the formula allocation
of PLHA funds, pursuant to Guidelines Section 300(c) and 300(d), and the legally binding
agreement between the recipient of the PLHA funds and the Applicant is submitted with
the PLHA application.
Section 7. Subgrants, If Applicable.
If applicable: Applicant certifies that it has or will subgrant some or all of its PLHA funds to
another entity or entities. Pursuant to Guidelines Section 302(c)(3), “entity” means a
housing developer or program operator, but does not mean an administerin g Local
government to whom a Local government may delegate its PLHA allocation.
Section 8. Selection of Subgrantees, If Applicable.
If applicable: Applicant certifies that its selection process of these subgrantees was or will
be accessible to the public and avoided or shall avoid any conflicts of interest.
Section 9. Eligible Activities.
If applicable: Pursuant to Applicant’s certification in this resolution, the PLHA funds will be
expended only for eligible Activities and consistent with all Program requirements.
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Section 10. Owner-Occupied Housing, If Applicable.
If applicable: Applicant certifies that, if funds are used for the acquisition, construction or
rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, the grantee shall record a deed restriction
against the property that will ensure compliance with one of the requirements stated in
Guidelines Section 302(c)(5)(A),(B) and (C).
Section 11. Affordable Rental Housing Development, If Applicable.
If applicable: Applicant certifies that, if funds are used for the development of an
Affordable Rental Housing Development, the Local government shall make PLHA
assistance in the form of a low-interest, deferred loan to the Sponsor of the Project, and
such loan shall be evidenced through a Promissory Note secured by a Deed of Trust and a
Regulatory Agreement shall restrict occupancy and rents in accordance with a Local
government-approved underwriting of the Project for a term of at least 55 years.
Section 12. Standard Agreement and Program Guidelines.
Applicant shall be subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the Standard
Agreement, the PLHA Program Guidelines and any other applicable SB 2 Guidelines
published by the Department.
Section 13. Authorized Representative.
City Manager is/are authorized to execute the PLHA Program Application, the PLHA
Standard Agreement and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, as well
as any other documents which are related to the Program or the PLHA grant awarded to
Applicant, as the Department may deem appropriate. Per California Government Code
Section 40602 If a city applicant designates anyone other than the Mayor as the Authorized
Representative, the application must include a copy of the ordinance that explicitly grant s
this authority to the designated officer.
Adopted on September 10, 2026.
Evan Trubee
Mayor
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
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I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that Resolution
No. 2026-058 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on September 10, 2026, by the following vote:
Ayes: Harnik, Moreno, Nestande, Pradetto, and Trubee
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Recused: None
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of
Palm Desert, California, on ___________________.
Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
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