HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 89-084 N.C.S. 03/20/1989ResOllltl®11 No. 89-84 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION ALLOCATING IN-LIEU FUNDING FOR
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES AND
ESTABLISHING POLICY DIRECTION IN SUPPORT OF
HOUSING FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is committed to assisting with the
provision of housing for homeless families and individuals and in fact has
already worked intently to address the problem on an interim basis to the
extent of its resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council Housing Sub-Committee has recommended
commitment of previously allocated In-Lieu Funds (1988-89 land acquisition)
for purchase/development of a site for transitional housing for homeless
families; and
WHEREAS the Sub-Committee further recommends pursuing housing for
homeless individuals by 1) extending the Guard Shelter operations through
3 / 20/ 89; 2) taking a leadership position with other cities in the State, the
League and the Legislature to have the State participate more energetically
in assisting the homeless and expand the Guard program to the full
fall/winter season; and 3) commitment to participate next year in the Guard
Shelter program. - •
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $250, 000 of 1988-89 In-Lieu
Funds already budgeted for land acquisition be earmarked for use for
purchase/development of a site for transitional housing for homeless
families; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff is directed to pursue planning
and execution of the three steps outlined above for housing for homeless
individuals .
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Appr as o
Co cil o e City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Ai~lb~~~~~~;1) meeting ,
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following vote:
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AYES: Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Davis, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: ~
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ABSENT: Woolsey //~~ ~~
ATTEST : .......:..: ..............•----••----...............WC~.~..-:.............. ~_.!~~' ~ ....~ v ~ ~'
Ci y Clerk Mayor
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