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RESOLUTION NO. 11553
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL JOINING
WITH OTHER BAY AREA COMMUNITIES IN SUPPORT OF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING WEEK JUNE 5-13, 2004
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 1,250 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, in the last two years the County of Marin and every City in Marin County
have worked to develop Housing policies and programs and are now moving to
implementation; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael is in the process of adopting 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 June 5-13 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 seventeenth day of May, 2004, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JE M. LEONCINI, M�Clerk ��j