HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 11759 (Support Addordable Housing Week 2005)CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
RESOLUTION NO. 11759
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 14-21,2005
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
approving over 1,290 housing units with long term affordability requirements;
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 14-21 as Affordable Housing Week, a
time for education, reflection and re -commitment to affordable housing goals in the coming year.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, 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, 2005, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Hell e
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JEA E M EONCES I, City Clerk
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affordable housing
works!
Come see how affordable housing works!
SATURDAY, MAY 14
New Beginnings Birthday Brunch I activities for all ages, food
10:00am-12:00pm: New Beginnings Center, Novato
Fair at Hamilton I food, tours, displays, salsa music
12:00-4:OOpm: Hamilton Amphitheatre, Novato
THURSDAY, MAY 19
San Rafael Leadership Institute Looks at Affordable Housing
8-11 am: Maria B. Freitas Senior Housing Community, San Rafael
Celebration of the Marin Community Foundation's
Contribution to Affordable Housing
:30pm: New Beginnings Center, Novato (advanced ticket purchase requ
SATURDAY, MAY 21
Affordable Housing Showcase
9:30am-2:30pm: Downtown Plaza, Mill Valley
All events open to the public. For more information,
visit http://www.housingmarin.org/action.htm
or contact Betty Pagett at bpagett@eahhousing.org.
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