For City Council Meeting May 12, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tanya Williams, City Manager
AUTHOR: Barbara A. McGee, City Clerk
Title
Request City Council to Confirm Appointment of Mayor Joe Baca to the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust JPA Board.
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council confirm appointment of Mayor Joe Baca to the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust JPA Board.
BACKGROUND
On April 5, 2023, the San Bernardino Council of Governments' (SBCOG) Board of Directors initiated the process of establishing the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT), including the establishment of a new Joint Powers Authority. A regional housing trust provides a mechanism to raise and leverage existing funds to support the creation of housing, with a focus on affordable housing. Given the limited capacity of local jurisdictions to devote resources to trust administration, and San Bernardino Council of Governments' (SBCOG) well-established role in the region.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
On April 14, 2026, Rialto City Council adopted Resolution No. 8490, authorizing the City's participation in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust Joint Power Authority (JPA). In accordance with the JPA, each Member Agency may appoint (1) Director to the Board. Each Director shall serve a term of 2 years, but may be reappointed for successive two-year terms.
Staff recommends the City Council confirm the appointment of Mayor Joe Baca to the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust JPA Board.
The City Clerk's Office will notify the organization of the appointment.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The proposed action is not defined as a "project" within the meaning of Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. The proposed action is a fiscal, administrative and organizational activity of a governmental entity and will not result in a potentially significant environmental impact. According to Section 15378(b), a Project does not inc...
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