TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, CITY OF CHINO
FROM: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT
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Assignment of Members to the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT).
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RECOMMENDATION
Assign Mayor Eunice Ulloa as member and Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Burton as alternate to the SBRHT Board of Directors for a term of two years.
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FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
• Positive City Image
• Responsible Long-Range Planning
• Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
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BACKGROUND
In April 2023, the SBCOG Board of Directors authorized the formation of the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT), including development of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA Agreement). The SBRHT is intended to support regional housing initiatives and expand funding opportunities for affordable housing development.
On March 24, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution 2026-020 joining into a JPA Agreement with the SBRHT. As a result, the City is now required to appoint a representative to serve on the SBRHT Board of Directors.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The SBRHT is governed by a Board of Directors composed of locally elected representatives from each member agency, along with at least two housing policy experts selected by the elected Board members. Board members serve without compensation and are appointed to two-year terms, with the option for reappointment in accordance with the JPA Agreement. The Board operates in compliance with the Brown Act and is responsible for electing officers, establishing advisory committees as needed, adopting bylaws and budgets, and ensuring adherence to applicable state laws. As of April 17, 2026, 13 cities have formally approved their participation in the SBRHT, while at least two additional cities have indicated their intent to become members.
The City Council must appoint a representative to the SBRHT Board of Directors prior to its first meeting on May 13, 2026. It is recommended that the City Council assign Mayor Eunice Ulloa as member and Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Burton as alternate to the SBRHT Board of Directors for a term of two years.