HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 2018-72RESOLUTION NO. 2018- 72
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 1, THE VETERANS AND AFFORDABLE
HOUSING BOND ACT OF 2018.
WHEREAS, housing affordability is an urgent issue facing families and communities across
California, and the cost of housing means many people and families can't afford other basics like
food and transportation; and
WHEREAS, addressing California's lack of affordable housing must be an urgent priority at a time
when more than half of California households that rent (more than 3 million) spend more than 30
percent of their income toward rent and nearly one-third (over 1.5 million households) spend more
than 50 percent of their income on rent; and
WHEREAS, the devastation of the housing crisis is evident in homelessness in our communities;
and
WHEREAS, California's homeownership rates are at the lowest point since the 1940s and recent
housing production levels are far short of the state's projected housing need for 180,000 new
homes per year; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds from the 2006 housing bond that helped create and preserve affordable
apartments, urban infill infrastructure, and single-family homes have been expended; and
WHEREAS, even though federal funding for affordable housing comprises a significant portion of
California's resources to support affordable housing, with a decline of 51 and 66 percent,
respectively, in funds allocated to California by the crucial funds from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
programs; and
WHEREAS, last year the Legislature passed, and Governor Brown signed SB 3 (Beall) that
placed the $4 billion Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act on the November 6, 2018 general
election ballot; and
WHEREAS, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Act dedicates funding to help military veterans
have a safe place to call home, provides stable housing for struggling families, people
experiencing homelessness and individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Act builds affordable homes for hard-working
people, enabling them to live in the communities where they work and near transit to reduce long
commutes and curb pollution; and
WHEREAS, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Act invests in Californians' priorities: building
homes, creating jobs and boosting the economy; the initiative is expected to create 137,000 jobs
and pump $23.4 billion into California's economy.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Palm Desert hereby supports the Veterans and Affordable Housing
Bond Act on the November 6, 2018 ballot to infuse much needed funding to support important
affordable housing projects and spur housing construction statewide; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-72
SECTION 2. That City Council supports and can be listed as a member of the Veterans and
Affordable Housing Act coalition.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, on this 27th day of September 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
HARNIK, KELLY, NESTANDE, WEBER, AND JONATHAN
NONE
NONE
SABBY JOII7 HAT MAYOR
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RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK •■•
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROBERT W. HAR ' ' ' CITY "fRNEY
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