HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.3 Affordable Housing Week Proclamation
STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File #610-50
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:May 17, 2016
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Affordable Housing Week Proclamation
Prepared by Kim Obstfeld, Housing Specialist
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City will recognize East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO) and proclaim Affordable
Housing Week from May 13-21, 2016.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council recognize EBHO for their affordable housing advocacy
work and efforts in preserving, protecting, and expanding affordable housing opportunities
throughout Alameda County by proclaiming May 13-21, 2016 as Affordable Housing Week.
Submitted By Reviewed By
Community Development Director Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
EBHO is a membership organization composed of over 400 nonprofit housing developers,
service providers, advocacy groups, residents, and community members. This year marks the
th
20 anniversary of EBHO’s Affordable Housing Week. The week will feature 17 events,
including grand openings, groundbreakings, tours, and panel discussions. A complete list of
events can be found online at www.ebho.org/our-work/affordable-housing-week.
In recognition of the importance of access to safe and affordable housing, the City of Dublin has
established a goal of expanding housing opportunities for all segments of Dublin’s population
(Goal B of the 2015-2023 Housing Element). The City promotes and facilitates the development
of high quality affordable housing for households at a wide range of income levels and with a
variety of housing needs and preferences.
ITEM NO. 3.3
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The City’s existing affordable housing stock includes over 1,200 homes, including single-family
residences, condominiums, apartments, and secondary units. In addition, the City offers home
purchase assistance through the First Time Homebuyer Loan Program and Mortgage Credit
Certificates (administered through Alameda County’s Housing and Community Development
Department), as well as home rehabilitation and modification loans and grants (administered by
Alameda County’s Healthy Homes Department).
The City is currently working closely with Eden Housing on the development of the 66-unit
Dublin Family Apartments, an affordable rental development with priority for U.S. military
veterans and their families. The project is located on the southeast corner of Golden Gate Drive
and St. Patrick Way, in close proximity to BART as well as numerous shopping outlets and
services. This development has been made possible by a loan from the City’s Affordable
Housing Fund, funding from Alameda County, a land dedication from Bay West, and other
financing programs. The development broke ground in November 2015 and is expected to be
ready for occupancy in early 2017.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proclamation declaring May 13-21, 2016 Affordable Housing Week
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A Proclamation of the City Council
City of Dublin, California
"Affordable Housing Week"
WHEREAS,
quality affordable housing is vital to healthy, safe, vibrant, and diverse
communities; and
WHEREAS,
affordable homes are part of the solution to homelessness and provide support to
seniors, families, youth, veterans, and people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS,
the rising cost of housing threatens our region’s diversity and economic prosperity;
and
WHEREAS,
creating new permanently affordable homes and preserving and improving existing
housing helps our residents maintain community roots and encourages racial and economic
diversity for generations; and
WHEREAS,
affordable homes close to public transit and jobs reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and provide low income families better access to opportunities and amenities; and
WHEREAS,
non-profit organizations, local jurisdictions, community organizations and many
others continue to build inclusive communities by providing shelter, homes and support for low-
income people and those with special needs; and
WHEREAS,
local jurisdictions like the City of Dublin can play an important role by supporting
investments in affordable housing; and
WHEREAS,
East Bay Housing Organizations has organized Affordable Housing Week for 20
years and will feature 17 events acknowledging the need for and benefits of affordable housing.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that I, David Haubert, Mayor of Dublin, on behalf of the
“Affordable Housing Week”
entire City Council, hereby proclaim May 13 – 21st, 2016 as in
the City of Dublin; and the City will continue to work to support affordable housing at the local,
regional, and state level, and will encourage Dublin residents to participate in Affordable
Housing Week activities.
DATED:
May 17, 2016