2006/05/09 City Council Resolution (4)RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -115
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
PROCLAIMING MAY 14 -- MAY 21, 2006
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; and
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; and
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; and
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; and
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 1421, 2006,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park does hereby proclaim May 14 through May 21, 2006 as Affordable Housing Week.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 9`h day of May, 2006,
BREEZE: An FLORES: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE VI DAK-MA.RTINEZ: A'S'E SMITH: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)