CC Resolution 2021-010 Lift to Rise Pledge for Housing & Opportunity RESOLUTION NO. 2021 - 010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, TO SUPPORT
THE WE WILL LIFT: REGIONAL PLEDGE FOR
HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY
WHEREAS, one in two individuals in the Coachella Valley earn at or
below 200% of the federal poverty line; and
WHEREAS, wages in the Coachella Valley are half of what they need to
be to afford the Fair Market Rent for a median two-bedroom apartment; and
WHEREAS, more than half of Coachella Valley renters are housing cost
burdened, or paying more than 30% of their monthly incomes on rent, and
one third of renters pay more than half of their monthly incomes on rent; and
WHEREAS, people of color in the Coachella Valley face higher rates of
rent-burden, eviction, and are more likely to experience homelessness; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the economic
well-being of families in the Coachella Valley; and
WHEREAS, high development costs, long development timelines,
infrastructure gaps, and incompatible land uses pose barriers to the
development of more affordable housing units the Coachella Valley; and
WHEREAS, Lift to Rise is a local collective impact organization working
to achieve a future where all Coachella Valley families are healthy, stable, and
thriving; and
WHEREAS, Lift to Rise and a cross-sector network of partners have
developed a plan to achieve increased housing stability and economic mobility
by:
• Advancing a community-valued pipeline of investable projects that will
result in 2,000 units of affordable housing in the next two years; and
• Implementing affordable housing friendly policies that will facilitate the
planning, approval, and construction of affordable housing units in the
shared pipeline; and
• Driving a regional investment vehicle to invest in and catalyze the
development of affordable housing across the region; and
Resolution No. 2021 - 010
Support of We Will Lift: Regional Pledge for Housing & Opportunity
Adopted: April 6, 2021
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• Building pathways to economic mobility and security for residents
experiencing poverty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. As part of the City's ongoing efforts to promote housing
stability and economic mobility for all residents, the City Council of the City of
La Quinta hereby pledge our support to a shared, concrete, and forward -
thinking plan by signing the We Will Lift: Regional Pledge for Housing and
Opportunity attached hereto as "Exhibit A".
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 6th day of April, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Fitzpatrick, Pena, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member Radi
LIN A EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2021 - 010
Support of We Will Lift: Regional Pledge for Housing & Opportunity
Adopted: April 6, 2021
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ATTEST:
MONIKA RADEVA, ClClerk
City of La Quinta, Ca Ifornia
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM -H. IHRKE,—City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
Lift to Rise seeks to radically change the trajectory of opportunity and
affordability in the Coachella Valley. Transforming our community into
a place of opportunity for everyone requires changing the policies and
practices that affect how investment flows throughout our region to ensure
every Coachella Valley family has safe and affordable housing, and stable
and satisfying employment with opportunities to thrive.
WE WILL LIFT
REGIONAL PLEDGE FOR HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the economic well-being of families in the Coachella Valley.
Unemployment and sudden losses in household income have worsened conditions for many families
in a region where incomes were already on the decline. The lack of affordable housing in the region is
exacerbating a growing economic and quality-of-life divide fueled by the alarming rise of rent burden—
a marginalizing phenomenon reshaping resident quality of life and opportunity across our region.
We must address the underlying causes and consequences of housing and economic instability in the
Coachella Valley, and the time to do so is now. Lift to Rise has an ambitious Action Plan that uplifts our
region’s story, builds local strength, and catalyzes change.
Pre-COVID, one in
two individuals
earned at or below
200% of the federal
poverty line.
Wages are half of
what they need
to be to afford the
Fair Market Rent
for a two-bedroom
apartment.
More than half of
renters are housing
cost burdened and
one third of renters
pay more than half
of their monthly
incomes on rent.
People of color face
higher rates of rent-
burden, eviction,
and are more likely
to experience
homelessness.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-010
EXHIBIT A
As public and private organizations, we will assign a representative to align our policies, practices, and
resources in a way that advances this plan.
As community members, we will shape the ongoing development and implementation of this plan and
hold ourselves and partners accountable to realizing community priorities.
Together in Unity,
Advance a
community-
valued pipeline of
investable projects
that will result in
2,000 units of
affordable housing
in the next two
years.
Work with city,
county, and state
governments to
implement affordable
housing-friendly
policies that
will facilitate the
planning, approval,
and construction of
affordable housing
units in the shared
pipeline.
Drive a regional
investment
vehicle to invest
in and catalyze the
development of
affordable housing
across the region.
Build pathways to
economic mobility
and security
for residents
experiencing
poverty.
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WE WILL LIFT | REGIONAL PLEDGE FOR HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY
We stand with Lift to Rise and pledge our support for a shared, concrete,
and forward-thinking plan.
This plan will:
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Pledge Partner Contributions:
As government agencies we recognize the following opportunities to align with and support priorities of the CAN:
Use our expertise to provide technical assistance to support the implementation of the CAN's priorities.
Contribute detailed and up-to-date, publicly -available information on affordable housing projects and development
opportunities to the shared pipeline of projects.
Government
Comply fully with all state and federal housing rules/requirements.
Agencies
Provide opportunities for (and not unduly constrain) affordable housing development in our community.
Advance pro -affordable -housing policies in our communities, including those that prioritize favorable zoning and land use,
decrease production timeframes, and reduce construction and development costs.
Collaborate with other jurisdictions and agencies to align policy and remove barriers to affordable housing.
Coordinate and align funding opportunities with the regional fund to advance unit production.
Express our support of the Coachella Valley Housing Catalyst Fund and investments proposals (i.e. letter of support).
As developers we recognize the following opportunities to align with and support the priorities of the CAN:
Use our expertise to provide technical assistance to support the implementation of the CAN's priorities.
Contribute detailed and up-to-date information on affordable housing projects and development opportunities to the
shared pipeline of projects.
Developers
Publicly voice our support for projects in the shared pipeline.
Identify barriers in the regulatory environment and work to craft solutions.
Advocate for pro -affordable -housing policies in our communities, including those that prioritize favorable zoning and
land use, decrease production timeframes, and reduce construction and development costs.
Hold our elected leaders accountable to promoting the creation of more affordable housing.
Express our support of the Coachella Valley Housing Catalyst Fund and investments proposals (i.e. letter of support).
As funders/foundations we recognize the following opportunities to align with and support the priorities of the CAN:
Use our expertise to provide technical assistance to support the implementation of the CAN's priorities.
Funders/
Publicly voice our support of the development of projects in the shared pipeline.
Banks/
Advocate for pro -housing policies in our communities, including those that prioritize favorable zoning and land use,
Foundations
decrease production timeframes, and reduce construction and development costs.
Hold our elected leaders accountable to promoting the creation of more affordable housing.
• Express our support of the Coachella Valley Housing Catalyst Fund and investments proposals (i.e. letter of support.
Coordinate and align funding opportunities to advance unit production.
As private organizations we recognize the following opportunities to align with and support the priorities of the CAN:
Use our expertise to provide technical assistance to support the implementation of the CAN's priorities.
Private
Publicly voice our support for projects in the shared pipeline.
Sector
Advocate for pro -affordable -housing policies in our communities, including those that prioritize favorable zoning and
land use, decrease production timeframes, and reduce construction and development costs.
• Hold our elected leaders accountable to promoting the creation of more affordable housing.
• Express our support of the Coachella Valley Housing Catalyst Fund and investments proposals (i.e. letter of support).
As community -based organizations we recognize the following opportunities to align with and support the priorities
of the CAN:
• Use our expertise to provide technical assistance to support the implementation of the CAN's priorities.
Other CBOs
Publicly voice our support of the development of projects in the shared pipeline.
• Advocate for pro -affordable -housing policies in our communities, including those that prioritize favorable zoning and
land use, decrease production timeframes, and reduce construction and development costs.
• Hold our elected leaders accountable to promoting the creation of more affordable housing.
Express our support of the Coachella Valley Housing Catalyst Fund and investments proposals (i.e. letter of support).
As residents we recognize the following opportunities to align with and support the priorities of the CAN:
Join and/or support the Resident Leadership Table.
• Participate in community meetings convened by the resident leadership table.
Residents
Publicly voice our support of the development of projects in the shared pipeline.
• Advocate for pro -affordable -housing policies in our communities, including those that prioritize favorable zoning and
land use, decrease production timeframes, and reduce construction and development costs.
Hold our elected leaders accountable to promoting the creation of more affordable housing.
Express our support of the Coachella Valley Housing Catalyst Fund and investments proposals (i.e. letter of support).
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LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California