HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13148 (Affordable Housing Week)CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
RESOLUTION NO. 13148
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL JOINING
WITH OTHER BAY AREA COMMUNITIES IN SUPPORT OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING WEEK MAY 6 - 15, 2011
WHEREAS, affordable housing continues as a primary aspect of sustainable, balanced
and diverse communities; and
WHEREAS, many residents of our community, including individuals and families who
are homeless, a wide range of Marin's workforce, seniors, and people living with disabilities,
continue to need affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael has long been a leader in affordable housing with
1,286 housing units with long term affordability covenants; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael continues to work with non-profit organizations and
private developers to create and maintain affordable housing in our community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council welcomes the opportunity to celebrate the attractive,
quality affordable housing in our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael has adopted a Housing Element that includes policies
and programs to foster the preservation and construction of affordable housing throughout the
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that the City of San Rafael join with
municipalities around the Bay Area in setting aside May 6 -15, 2011 as Affordable Housing
Week, a time for education, reflection and re -commitment to affordable housing goals in the
coming year.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council held on the second day of May, 2011, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
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