HomeMy WebLinkAbout072-2017RESOLUTION NO. 72-2017
AFFIRMING COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S SURPLUS LAND
ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 2135) TO FUFILL THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION'S REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ONEBAY AREA GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the San Francisco region has the highest housing costs in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Bay Area produced less than 30% of the needed for low- and moderate -
income housing units from 2007-2014; and
WHEREAS, there are limited funding sources available to secure land for the construction of
low- and moderate -income housing; and
WHEREAS, public lands can play a critical role in increasing the supply of land for
affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) adopted Resolution No.
4202, outlining the programming policy and project selection criteria for the OneBay Area
Grant Program, Cycle 2 (OBAG 2), including the requirement that a local agency that applies
for grant funding under the OBAG 2 program adopt a resolution demonstrating that it will
comply with the Surplus Land Act; and
WHEREAS, the Town has applied for a MTC OBAG 2 grant and may apply for future
cycles of OBAG program funds; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the Danville Town Council that the Town of Danville agrees to comply with
the terms of Surplus Land Act - Assembly Bill 2135 (California Government Code § 54220, et
seq.), as exists now or may be amended in the future.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on August 15, 2017, by the
following vote:
AYES: Arnerich, BlackwE
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK