2007/04/10 City Council Resolution 2007-52RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -52
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
PROCLAIMING MAY 14 —18,2007 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; 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 and 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 14 -18, 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Rohnert Park does hereby
proclaim May 14 -18, 2007, as Affordable Housing Week.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10`x' day of April, 2007.
BREEZE: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE SMITH: AYE STAFFORD: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: ABSENT
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)