HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.9 - 1444 Affordable Housing Week Proclamation
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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: May 16, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Affordable Housing Week Proclamation
Prepared by: Luke Sims, Community Development Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider proclaiming Affordable Housing Week in the City of
Dublin for the week of May 11 - 21, 2017.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the Proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
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.
Dublin has a deed-restricted affordable housing stock of over 1,200 residences,
including single-family homes, 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). With the passage of Alameda County Measure A1 in
November 2016, Dublin will be participating in a multi-million dollar effort to establish
better funded housing financing programs and create additional affordable housing units
in the years to come.
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As an example of how affordable housing opportunities can be realized, the City is
currently working closely with Eden Housing o n the completion of the 66-unit Valor
Crossing 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 Development, and other financing program s. The
development broke ground in November 2015 and is expected to be ready for
occupancy in late June 2017.
Recognizing that the need for affordable housing is a regional concern which is best
addressed at the local level, the City of Dublin is actively engaged in working toward a
variety of solutions that address the unique needs of the Dublin community and the Tri -
Valley as a whole. The City actively participates with our neighboring cities, Alameda
County, and non-profit housing organizations to plan and implement creative, safe,
high-quality, and well-managed affordable housing communities. As part of this effort
we recognize the 21st anniversary of Affordable Housing Week in Alameda County.
Several events are planned throughout the region, a complete list can be found online
at the East Bay Housing Organization’s website at www.ebho.org.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Affordable Housing Week Proclamation 2017
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, Affordable Housing Week has been recognized by Alameda County cities for the past 21 years.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, David Haubert, Mayor of Dublin, on behalf of the entire City Council, hereby
proclaim May 11 – 21st, 2017 as “Affordable Housing Week” 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 16, 2017
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Mayor Haubert Vice Mayor Biddle
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Councilmember Gupta Councilmember Goel Councilmember Hernandez