Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, September 05, 2023
Discussion
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23-146, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT OF VETERANS HOUSING ON PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE CITY OF CARSON AND CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY (CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY)
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I. SUMMARY
On May 2, 2023, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 23-081 confirming City's support for veterans housing within the City of Carson. This item is on the agenda at the request of Mayor Davis-Holmes and transmits Resolution 23-146 for City Council consideration to formally support more housing for veterans on all City and Housing Authority properties including approximately 0.6 acres on the southeast corner of Torrance Boulevard and Main Street owned by the City and 0.4 acres on southeast corner of Carson Street and Figueroa Street owned by the Housing Authority. The City and the Housing Authority would have to comply with the Surplus Land Act prior to disposition of these properties.
The City Council has long supported housing developments for veterans within the City of Carson. Approximately three years ago, the Veterans Village of Carson located at 21711 South Figueroa Street, with 51 units opened its doors on land provided by the City. By adoption of this resolution, the City Council continues to support an increase in housing developments for veterans on properties owned by the City and the Housing Authority.
A severe housing shortage crisis exists in California. The State Legislature has passed and adopted numerous housing laws all to expand, increase and preserve the housing stock within the State. Many United States veterans including those who reside in California and in particular in Carson, find it extremely difficult to find housing in part due to the lack of land available for affordable housing developments.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-146, "A R...
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