2009/04/14 City Council Resolution 2009-28RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
PROCLAIMING MAY 10 — MAY 16, 2009, TO BE AFFORDABLE HOUSING WEEK
WHEREAS, the availability of decent and affordable housing is of vital importance to
the health and well being of all of the City of Rohnert Park residents;
WHEREAS, affordable housing is good for businesses, people and the quality of life in
the City of Rohnert Park; affordable housing plays a key factor in attracting and retaining a
quality workforce pool; provides a foundation for people who need assistance to improve their
lives and benefits the entire community;
WHEREAS, an adequate supply of single and multifamily rental housing is necessary
throughout the City in order to meet the needs of all economic segments of the City's population,
as well as all demographic segments of the City of Rohnert Park's residents;
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert Park Community Development
Commission have made development and preservation of affordable housing important goals to
be achieved by decreasing barriers to its construction and rehabilitation;
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Housing Coalition is a broad based coalition of
housing interests, including representatives from businesses, unions, faith based organizations,
nonprofit/for profit developers, and other concerned citizens who provide education and promote
advocacy of affordable housing issues; and
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Housing Coalition, has scheduled open houses at
developments, and other special events throughout the week of May 10 -16, 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that the City of Rohnert Park does hereby proclaim May 10 through May 16, 2009, as
Affordable Housing Week.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 14th day of April, 2009.
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